Marcus Schutte, Jr. experienced considerable success in 1974 with his “Paniolo Country” recordings with Gabe Kila & the Nanakuli Sons.
In 1977, he followed that up with an album in tribute to his father, an engineer on Hawaii’s railroads, as well as honoring historic railroads on various Hawaiian islands.
The songs celebrate Hawaii’s colorful railroad history.
In light of the present day ‘rail’ controversy, these musical stories remind us of what once was.
Today, nearly 40 years later, we’ll share memorable selections from this groundbreaking release !
This week's playlist:
1- No. 90 – O.R.&L. – Rodney Arias
2- My Father Was A Railroad Man – Rodney Arias
3- (Ball-Lee) Iaea – Marcus Schutte
4- Akahele I Ke Ka’a Ahi – Copper Nickels
5- Makua To Kahuku – Sanford Schutte
6- Waiakea Sugar Train – Debbie Gima
7- Mahukona Landing–1883 – Rodney Arias
8- Lahaina & Ka’anapali Railroad – Alwyn Erub
9- Kapoho – Debbie Gima
10- The Story Of The Hamakua Express – Rodney Arias
Length: 53:26 Released on: 10-14-2016 Artist/Compiled by: Marcus Schutte Jr & Sanford Schutte
Nedward, Ledward, & Bernard
In November of 1979, Territorial Airwaves was still in its first 6 months of life.
The group, Hui Ohana, featuring Ledward & Nedward Ka’apana, with Dennis Pavao, had disbanded. Ledward had recorded “I Kona” with Na Leo Kani O Punahele.
Then with Bill Murata’s “Pumehana Records”, Ledward rejoined his fraternal twin brother, Nedward, for a project with Bernard Kamala.
Since the
Ka’apana’s were from the Big Island of Hawaii, while Bernard was born in Pu’uwai, Ni’ihau, the album was titled, “Ni’ihau – Hawaii”.
Today, nearly 40 years later, we’ll share memorable selections from this groundbreaking release !
This week's playlist:
1- Kipola – Ledward, Nedward, & Bernard
2- Salomila - Ledward, Nedward, & Bernard
3- Model T - Ledward, Nedward, & Bernard
4- Pua Hone - Ledward, Nedward, & Bernard
5- Pua Loke - Ledward, Nedward, & Bernard
6- Home Grown - Ledward, Nedward, & Bernard
7- Kawaihoa - Ledward, Nedward, & Bernard
8- Pua Mana - Ledward, Nedward, & Bernard
9- Miloli’i - Ledward, Nedward, & Bernard
10- E Kolu Mea Nui - Ledward, Nedward, & Bernard
Length: 53:42 Released on: 10-07-2016 Artist/Compiled by: Ka'apana & Kamala - Niihau-Hawaii
Joe Recca
In 1977, Joe Recca recorded “A Child Of This Land” for Mele Records.
Produced by Irv Pinensky, the music was arranged & conducted by Brian Robertshaw, and recorded at the Sounds of Hawaii studios.
Today, nearly 40 years later, we’ll share the memorable selections from this groundbreaking release !
This week's playlist:
1- A Child Of This Land – Joe Recca
2- I Will Remember You – Joe Recca
3- Here In This Enchanted Place – Joe Recca
4- Iuka O Koke’e – Joe Recca
5- E Maliu Mai – Joe Recca
6- I’ll Weave A Lei Of Stars For You – Joe Recca
7- Lei Lokelani – Joe Recca
8- Talk With Me Waikiki – Joe Recca
9- Kaumakapili – Joe Recca
10- To You Sweetheart, Aloha – Joe Recca
Length: 51:52 Released on: 09-30-2016 Artist/Compiled by: Joe Recca
Auntie Vickie Sings
In 1968, Vickie I’I Rodrigues followed up her 1963 Hula Records LP album, “Na Mele Ohana”, with another Hula Records release, “Na Mele Punahele”, again featuring herself with her children: Nina, Lani, Lahela, Boyce, & Ioane Rodrigues.
Today, we’ll share the memorable selections from this groundbreaking release !
Length: 50:53 Released on: 06-23-2016 Artist/Compiled by: Na Mele Punahele (Favorite Songs)
Na Leo Hawaii Kahiko
In 1981, the Bishop Museum released a long playing 2 record album of historical recordings of Hawaiian chants and songs.
Directed by ethnomusicologist, Elizabeth Tatar, the project consultants were Pat Namaka Bacon & Mary Kawena Pukui.
Today, we’ll share some of the memorable selections from this groundbreaking release !
This week's playlist:
1- Na Moku Eha – William Ewaliko & Royal Hawaiian Girls Glee Club
2- He’eia – Kalama Quartet
3- Nani Kauai – Lizzie K. Alohikea w/ Royal Hawaiian Band Glee Club
4- Honolulu Hanalei – Alfred Alohikea w/ Dan Ku’s Beach Boys
5- Honolulu Hula Hula Heigh – Ka’ai Glee Club
6- Moanalua – Ben Waiwaiole w/ Hawaiian Quintette
7- E Ko Makou Makua – Bishop Memorial Singers
8- Mele Inoa No Bernice Pauahi Bishop – Pele Pukui Suganuma
9- Queen’s Prayer – Bishop Memorial Singers
10- Nu Oli – Bishop Memorial Singers
11- Iesu No Ke Kahuhipa – Bishop Memorial Singers
12- Aloha ‘Oe – Royal Hawaiian Band
Length: 53:47 Released on: 09-16-2016 Artist/Compiled by: Voices of Old Hawaii
