{"product_id":"ki-hoalu-journey-na-kama-hele","title":"Ki Ho'alu Journey: Na Kama Hele","description":"Ki Ho'alu Journey: Na Kama Hele MUSIC AUDIO CD hawaiian slack key guitar SEALED  \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 Mamo 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\u003eKi Ho'alu Journey: Na Kama Hele\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlbum Features\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTitle:\u003cbr\u003eKi Ho'alu Journey: Na Kama Hele\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRecord Label:\u003cbr\u003eMamo Records\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRelease Year:\u003cbr\u003e1995\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCat No:\u003cbr\u003eMRC-5\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCountry:\u003cbr\u003eUS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGenre:\u003cbr\u003eHawaiian\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStyle:\u003cbr\u003eSlack key, Acoustic, Hawaiian\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKi Ho'alu Journey is a Hawaiian ensemble rooted in the slack key guitar tradition. The band blends skilled instrumental arrangements with warm vocal harmonies, drawing on island musical forms and contemporary acoustic sensibilities. Members include veteran musicians and singers who emphasize authentic Hawaiian repertoire and tight ensemble playing. Their sound balances virtuosic guitar technique with accessible melodies that honor the islands' musical heritage.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNa Kama Hele showcases Ki Ho'alu Journey's approach to both classic Hawaiian songs and modern adaptations. The album features slack key guitar textures, upbeat hula numbers, and mellow vocal-led ballads, emphasizing organic acoustic production. Songs range from traditional chants and island standards to originals and contemporary interpretations, all presented with clear arrangements and strong ensemble interplay. This release highlights the band's strengths as interpreters of Hawaiian music and as collaborators in the slack key tradition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePersonnel: Peter Apo - lead vocals, background vocals, acoustic guitar, ipu. Charlie Oyama - slack key guitars, ukulele, lead vocals, background vocals. Mike Botts - drums, ipu, puili, percussion, background vocals. Joe Lamanno - fretless electric bass, background vocals. Rick Cunha - acoustic steel guitar, electric steel guitar, 12-string guitar, background vocals, ukulele.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProduced by: Rick Cunha, Charlie Oyama, Mike Botts, Joe Lamanno \u0026amp; Peter Apo. Engineered and mixed by Rick Cunha. Graphics: Linda Oszajca. Photo: Makana Apo.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTracklist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1.\u003cbr\u003eHI'ILAWE\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3:27\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2.\u003cbr\u003eHOKULE'A HULA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5:22\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3.\u003cbr\u003eMAKAWAO ROSE\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4:02\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4.\u003cbr\u003eWHEN THE FEELIN' COMES AROUND\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4:17\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5.\u003cbr\u003eE LILI'U E\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5:07\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e6.\u003cbr\u003eNA ALI'I\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3:15\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e7.\u003cbr\u003ePUA LILIA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4:55\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e8.\u003cbr\u003eHI HI WAI\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3:36\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e9.\u003cbr\u003eKALUA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4:28\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e10.\u003cbr\u003eSALOME LA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4:08\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor CD Player\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Mamo Records","offers":[{"title":"New, Sealed In CD Case","offer_id":51903161696534,"sku":"136939","price":13.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/0377\/1710\/files\/202609181434382030e3b51ba992.jpg?v=1789767308","url":"https:\/\/www.neverdiemedia.com\/products\/ki-hoalu-journey-na-kama-hele","provider":"NeverDieMedia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}