In Need of a Hawaiian Playlist for an Upcoming Trip!
 

My parents and I are less than 2 weeks from a trip to Maui and the Big Island. While on the Big Island, we'll be renting a boat (privately) for a day. I just purchased a portable speaker set for my iPod and am now trying to find some music that will set the Hawaiian mood. What are your Hawaiian favorites?

Any IZ cd, but this one especially
http://www.amazon.com/Alone-IZ-World.../dp/B00005O4UG
for "Somewhere Over the Rainbow".

There's a big thread on Hawaiian music somewhere in the Hawaii folder. You'll find tons of recommendations there.

I'm not an expert, but Willie K, with or without Amy Hanaiali'i Gilliom, is great.

Lee Ann

iamq had a great hawaiian music thread and theres always mele.com

Jack Johnson!! Always puts me in a beach mood, especially for his home state :)

Also good -- "Blue Hawaii" (I like it best as an instrumental) and if you're a LOST fan, Glenn Miller's "Moonlight Serenade."

I can't find the thread that gyppielou is referring to. the search function is less than reliable.

Anyhow, I would include all of Hapa's first album on your playlist. Barefoot Natives is another group that is all over my Hawaiian playlist.

Here's iamq's music thread that's very good:

http://www.fodors.com/forums/threads...p;tid=34638815

Thanks to everyone for the suggestions...and also the link! (The less than ideal search only grabbed radio stations and concerts for me).

Mahalo!

hi beanweb~ Once you're there, don't overlook the local radio stations (not for your boat day or ipod obviously). Just in hotel rooms I've heard some great stuff, using either the TV or clock radio!

Thanks Suzie for finding it!

Yes, definitely Jack Johnson, but I also enjoy Manoa DNA, too.

Aloha,
Julia

Well done Suzie,

I like the National Geographic Destination mix and have given it as gifts.

Although not Hawaiian, I always travel with the soundtracks to

Garden State and A Broke Down Melody and some Jack Johnson.

Anything else is taken care of on island with the radio stations, and the rest of our cd's or ipod selections.

LOL you guys. You are so right. It wasn't easy to find. I had to follow several links but they finally led right to iamq's great thread!!! Must say something about my free time! :-d

gypielou - I never travel without Garden State as well...one of my favorites!! :)

I'm not sure if you can still download the free music from Hemispheres magazine, but here's my post on the subject:
http://www.fodors.com/forums/threads...p;tid=35159851

Also check out my buddy's blog at
www.govisithawaii.com

Melissa, just wanted you to know that I am LOVING those free Hawaiian music downloads from the website you so kindly posted. They are beautiful and relaxing... THANKS! ((F))

In additon to artists already mentioned we enjoy the fun upbeat group Kapena and the beautiful island melodies of Brad White on panflute.

Hi Melissa -

thanks for the link...the article seems to still be available, but I don't see anything for music downloads. I'll keep searching!

Yay! I found the link via google. Here it is in case anyone else is interested:

http://www.hemispheresmagazine.com/p...nies-music.php

Thanks Melissa!

Awwww you're welcome! Glad you guys are enjoying it. After all, what can you get for free nowadays???