{"product_id":"alan-l-akaka-the-islanders-hawaiis-golden-treasures-vol-1-gold-series","title":"Alan L. Akaka \u0026 The Islanders: Hawaii's Golden Treasures Vol. 1 Gold Series","description":"Alan L. Akaka \u0026amp; The Islanders: Hawaii's Golden Treasures Vol. 1 Gold Series CD \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eType: \u003c\/label\u003e Music \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003ePlatform: \u003c\/label\u003e Audio CD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/label\u003e TBC\u0026amp;M Records \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eReleased: \u003c\/label\u003e 1995 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eMedia: \u003c\/label\u003e CD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cshortdescription\u003e\u003c\/shortdescription\u003eALAN L. AKAKA \u0026amp; THE ISLANDERS: HAWAII'S GOLDEN TREASURES VOL. 1 GOLD SERIES\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlbum Features\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTitle:\u003cbr\u003eAlan L. Akaka \u0026amp; The Islanders: Hawaii's Golden Treasures\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRecord Label:\u003cbr\u003eTbc\u0026amp;m Records\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRelease Year:\u003cbr\u003e1995\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCat No:\u003cbr\u003eTBCM0100\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCountry:\u003cbr\u003eUS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGenre:\u003cbr\u003eHawaiian, Traditional\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStyle:\u003cbr\u003eHawaiian, Steel Guitar, Traditional\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlan L. Akaka is a renowned Hawaiian steel guitar player and bandleader who leads The Islanders. He is known for his tasteful steel guitar work, careful arrangements of classic island songs, and collaborations with many respected Hawaiian vocalists. The Islanders are a veteran ensemble dedicated to preserving and presenting the traditional sounds of Hawai'i, combining lap steel, ukulele, and vocal harmonies to recreate the golden era of Hawaiian music. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTheir performances emphasize authenticity, melodic phrasing, and the gentle swing that characterizes classic Hawaiian recordings.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHawaii's Golden Treasures (Gold Series Vol. 1) is a collection of beloved Hawaiian standards performed and arranged by Alan L. Akaka and The Islanders. The album features guest singers and soloists such as Benny Kalama, Gary Aiko, Ed Kenney, Nina Keali'iwhamana, Sonny Kamahele, and George Paoa, and highlights steel guitar and traditional island instrumentation. These recordings present relaxed, elegant interpretations of hapa haole and Hawaiian classics, suitable for listeners who appreciate the heritage and warmth of island music. Released on TBC\u0026amp;M Records in Honolulu, the disc celebrates the musical legacy of Hawai'i with faithful arrangements and skilled musicianship.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGold Series Vol. 1. TBC\u0026amp;M RECORDS, Honolulu, Hawaii. Cat No: TBCM0100.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTracklist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1.\u003cbr\u003eBeyond The Reef\u003cbr\u003eSung by Benny Kalama\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2.\u003cbr\u003eSophisticated Hula\u003cbr\u003eSung by Gary Aiko\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3.\u003cbr\u003eWaikiki\u003cbr\u003eSung by Ed Kenney\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4.\u003cbr\u003eHasegawa General Store\u003cbr\u003eSung by George Paoa\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5.\u003cbr\u003eWhispering Lullaby\u003cbr\u003ePlayed by Alan L. Akaka\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e6.\u003cbr\u003eWaipio\u003cbr\u003ePerformed by Mekia Kealakaki and George Allen\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e7.\u003cbr\u003eBeyond The Rainbow\u003cbr\u003eSung by Gary Aiko and Sonny Kamahele\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e8.\u003cbr\u003eHanalei Moon\u003cbr\u003eSung by Nina Keali'iwhamana\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e9.\u003cbr\u003eKohala March (Traditional)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlayed by Alan L. 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