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Essence of Hawaii in Kekuhi

02/06/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This CD brought tears to my eyes. Kekuhi's powerful and primal voice resonates with the essential magic of Hawaii. Of Hawaiian descent, I felt transported to the home of my people."

One big fan, with Big Island (Hilo-side) ties

Stu Williams | Tucson, Arizona | 02/18/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Kekuhi Kanahele's first album, "Kekuhi," is Hawaiian music at its very best. If you ever get a chance to see this woman, and her husband/co-songwriter Kaipo Frias, perform, by all means do so. She is da' real kine! This album has incredible range of traditional songs, chants and more contemporary songs."

Haunting and Strong

Catherine Tripp | San Francisco, CA USA | 11/28/2000

(4 out of 5 stars)

"These original tunes feel like Hawaii to me. Charged with energy and tradition, these songs will transport you not to a fake Tiki-filled hotel lounge, but to the mist-kissed mountains, and the rainy warmth of Hilo. I have listened to this CD many times in Hawaii, and am buying another to take me there on cold winter nights. Some of the songs combine Hawaiian and English, which I found a bit jarring. The words, thank goodness, are written in the CD liner in Hawaiian with the English translation, unlike most other Hawaiian CD's. This goes a long way to educating us haoles, and greatly enhanced my enjoyment."