Hawaiian CD's are about all I listen to. My newest CD is "Barefoot Natives", which is the duo of Willie K and Eric Gilliom. I just saw them last week on a west coast concert tour.

Other CD's I play frequently (some already mentioned) are: Kealii Reichel,
Makaha Sons, Dennis Paveo, Melveen Leed, & Jerry Santos.

An all time classic, right on your screen:

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You can also check out the Master of Slack Key Guitar compilation CDS -- very relaxing.

Slbrown, three yrs ago we drove north of Kapalua, taking the road that goes through NW corner of Maui. In the village of Kahakuloa, a lady at the first stand we came to was playing a CD of "local music, from here" which we bought. Turned out she's the wife Richard Ho'opi'i. It was a special way to be introduced to Ho'opi'i Bros music..and it'd be a lovely drive for your next trip!

Anything by Olomana is wonderful - they have several CD's.

Na Leo is also good for contemporary Hawaiian. Jake Shimabukuro's Dragon cd is really good. It's all instrumental Ukelele not really traditional Hawaiian but more soft jazz.

This is also not traditional Hawaiian, but locals favor Cecelio & Kapono, sort of like the "Simon & Garfunkel" of Hawaii. Each has individual CDs, the most recent being Henry Kapono's "The Wild Hawaiian."

Keola and Kapono Beamer.

Kapena is good Kapena Collection is their best CD. Collection II is also good.

Na Leo Pilimehana is good.

Cecilio & Kapono or just Kapono's solo cd's. C&K is in English. Kapono's new CD, The Wild Hawaiian, mentioned by Melissa just out is all or mostly Hawaiian language.

Kalapana is good. Much like C&K.

And I agree with slbrown. IZ Facing Future is the ultimate Hawaiian CD.

Keali'i Reichel is good. Kamahiwa, Collection - One is a good CD

I love Amy Hanaiali`i Gilliom, her Hawaiian Tradition album (with Willie G) is great!

Wow, just downloaded Iz's Facing Future from iTunes....great CD!

I just found this online radio station from Maui - you could listen and when you find an artist or song you like then look for the CD. http://www.hawaiianrainbow.com

Thanks TM. We're going to Maui in Dec. and I was listening to this Hawaiian radio station this afternoon.

Hapa's Maui is very good also most of Keali'i Reichel, Also a young lady named Raiatea Helm beautiful voice and a wide range of music. We also became fans of the Brothers Cazimero after this years May Day concert great show.

Because of this thread, I downloaded IZ's Facing Future, and haven't been able to stop listening to it. A fantastic CD, thanks for the recommendation. I also downloaded an iTunes iMix called The Best of Kohala, (Hawaiian acoustic guitar music), which is also great. If I close my eyes..........................

Same here, Bikom. But I don't have The Best of Kohala YET!

Bikom, I can't find an I-tunes mix named "Best of Kohala" - there are several Kohala albums there but I do not see that mix. Feel free to contact me BC at [email protected]

It was a little difficult to find. try this, do a search on iTunes for Kohala, click on the album KOHALA, and on the right should be a few recommended iMixes, Best of Kohala was number three when I just did it. Its a compliation, so if you have alot of their music, you probably have most of the songs already, but I think they put alot of thought into the mix, very soothing, wonderfully done. let me know if this helped.

Thanks! Finally found it! Kohala is a new find for me - I like it a lot. I've been listening to a lot of Hawai'ian music recently getting ready for a trip to Maui in February. Of those I've heard lately Keali'i Reichel has become a favorite. (IZ still ranks on top.) Reichel will be in concert when I'm there - debating on whether to go see him.

So glad you found it TM, have a fantastic trip in Feb. Maybe you can post a trip report and make me jealous when you get home