Hear songs by several Hawaiian composers who chose to write about inanimate objects built in 20th century Hawaii.
Instead of focusing on the traditional subjects of Hawaiian mele: Hawaii’s people and place names, underscored through the natural elements of the wind, the rain, the sea, and the land, these writers instead turned their attention to buildings, tunnels, edifices, and ships.
Today, we’ll listen to some of our favorite selections from the recorded legacy of Man Made Hula.
This week's playlist:
1- Honolulu Hale – Bill Ali’iloa Lincoln
2- Makapu’u Lighthouse – Genoa Keawe & her Hula Maids
3- The Puka In The Pali – Hilo Hattie w/ Andy Cummings
4- The Puka In Kalihi – Alvin Kaleolani Isaacs & Sons
5- Royal Hawaiian Hotel – Linda Dela Cruz
6- Malolo – Danny Kalama & Island Serenaders
7- Kanakanui Hotel – Eddie Valencia’s Beachcombers
8- Aloha Tower – K Sisters
9- Matsonia - Lani, Lahela, & Nina
10- Waialeale – Sol Ho’opi’i & his Novelty Trio
11- Hualalai – Ray Kinney & his Hawaiians
Length: 55:04 Released on: 08-30-2013 Artist/Compiled by: Various Artists
