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Behold one of Hawaii's finest releases of 2010. O'Brian Eselu is one of Hawaii's most talented gifts to the world. He is an accomplished award winning Kumu Hula, and in 1998, O'Brian made his recording debut with Ke Kumu, which won the coveted "Most Promising Artist" award at the Na Hoku Hanohano Awards, Hawaii's Grammys.Here, in his third album release, Aloha E, O'Brian continues to mesmerize. Wearing many hats, ranging from a simple dancer to an award winning Kumu Hula; from performing on stage to an accomplished recording artist, one thing is certain: His voice is clear.Aloha E opens with a chant of Aloha that takes you to another realm. He shares his love for Hawaii with new compositions and pays tribute to Hawaii's first lady of song, Aunty Genoa Keawe with a newly composed mele 'inoa or name song called Leilani Keawe. His imprint on Hawaiian standard classics like Punalu'u, Noho Paipai, and Kahalaopuna takes you to another echelon. He embraces the culture, sought out the wisdom of the kupunas and today, one can hear that honor and respect in this recording. There are few voices in Hawaii that transcends time and place. E ho'i mai kaua e pili. Please enjoy from his heart to yours: O'Brian Eselu - Aloha e, Aloha E, Aloha E.