Classic Hawaiian Hulas
vol. 2
George Kahumoku, Jr.
& Daniel Ho

Hula 2 Demo.mp3

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These are beautiful recordings of classic Hula songs
played and sung by Slack Key guitar master
George Kahumoku. He is accompanied
wonderfully on sparkling ukulele by
Daniel Ho. This is true and deep
Hawaiian music, and there is an
abundance of sweet songs, as
well as many other moods.

- George Winston
Bio
George Kahumoku, Jr. has traveled the world sharing his music. He has met thousands
of Hawaiians and Hawaiian at heart who perpetuate and participate in Hawaiian Culture
through hula dancing or singing wherever they may live. This album is dedicated to you
the keepers of the Hawaiian Mele and Hula.

The hula has been in George's family for six generations. His father, George Kahumoku, Sr.,
was named after his uncle, Kuluwaimoka, Kalakawas court chanter for Hula. George's Tutu,
Emily Hoopale, and aunt Iolani Makekau Luahine were both taught hula by Antone Kaoo,
another Kumu Hula who danced for King David Kalakawa. George's mother, Aileen Waiolama
Perez, was taught by Sam Bernard who often researched and choreographed songs with
Darryl Lupenui into the 1980's. Aileen and daughter, Sharleen Uilani Kahumoku, taught hula
in Tacoma, Washington for many years under the name Uilani's Polynesian Review.

Daniel Ho, who's Hawaiian roots go back to Kaimuki, Oahu, has developed his multifaceted
musical talents on guitar, ukulele, keyboard, and percussion to such wide ranging styles as
smooth jazz, slack key, religious, acoustic alternative, classic and contemporary Hawaiian.
Here he shows off his traditional styling on the ukulele in beautiful and subtle embellishments
brilliantly complementing George's guitar & vocals. George was deeply impressed by Daniel's
Slack Key guitar during a tour when Uncle Ray Kane was unable to fly to Santa Cruz, CA and
Daniel, highly recommended by a mutual friend, modestly and humbly stepped in. His
musically solid performance, delightful humor and stage presence cemented their friendship
which has continued through national and international tours and multiple CDs including
Hoku Award winning Hymns of Hawai'i.

Usually in concert George and Daniel play an instrumental interlude (paani) in the middle
of the song. For this series of 3 hula CDs, George and Daniel have have omitted the paani
as when a dancer is on stage with them.
Song List
1.
 Laupahoehoe Hula (3:31)
2.
 Kai Hanupanupa (2:48)
3.
 Royal Hawaiian Hotel (3:23)
4.
 Ulupalakua (3:29)
5.
 He Aloha Mele (3:03)
6.
 Kawika (4:21)
7.
 Lovely Hula Hands (2:27)
8.
 E Huli Makou (3:33)
9.
 Ku'u Hoa (3:15)
10.
 Hula O Makee (4:34)
11.
 Papalina Lahi Lahi (2:46)

Reviews
Sunday, June 20, 2004
Honolulu Advertiser
ISLAND SOUNDS
By Wayne Harada
Advertiser Entertainment Editor

"CLASSIC HAWAIIAN HULAS, VOL. 2" by George Kahumoku Jr. and Daniel Ho; Daniel Ho Creations

Genre: Hawaiian vocals and slack-key.

Distinguishing notes: Kahumoku and Ho are becoming stunning collaborators; the former is a singer-guitarist with deep affection for themes Hawaiian; the latter is an accomplished guitarist who provides 'ukulele accompaniment. The fare is no-frills essentials: "Lovely Hula Hands," "Laupahoehoe Hula," "E Huli Makou," "Papalina Lahi Lahi," "Kawika," "Royal Hawaiian Hotel." Beautifully and lovingly interpreted with uncluttered arrangements that suit the novice hula pupil.

The outlook: A natural companion to the earlier volume of hula hits.

Our take: Clearly, this is one for the hula population — but anyone with an appreciation for classic hula songs will find it a gem.
Credits
George Kahumoku, Jr. Slack key guitar, vocals, artwork
Daniel Ho KoAloha ukulele, mixing, mastering, graphic design
George Winston, Ed Bigelow, Nancy Kahumoku Liner notes
Lydia Photography

Guitar tunings: Taro Patch
(G Major Tuning: D-G-D-G-B-D);
and Drop C (C-G-D-G-B-D).

Ukulele Tuning: "C" (G-C-E-A)

Record Label: Daniel Ho Creations
Catalog Number: DHC 80002
Lyrics & Notes
1.
Laupahoehoe Hula (3:31)
Irmgard Farden Aluli
& Mary Puku'i
Auntie Irmgard got the rhythm for this song while vacuuming. One of the first songs George learned in the 1960s. Georges grandson, Aaron, often dances this song on mainland tours with George & Keoki Kahumoku.
Taro Patch tuned down
two half steps to F
2.
Kai Hanupanupa (2:48)
Phil &
Ken Emerson
Many Hawaiians leave Hawaii searching for a better life but always return to the surging sea, kai hanupanupa.
Taro Patch tuned down
two half steps to F
3.
Royal Hawaiian Hotel (3:23)
Mary Pua'ala Robins
At the 1999 Oahu Slack Key Music Festival at this hotel, George smuggled in some poke fish but was missing the essential limu (seaweed). He recalled the words to this song about limu on the hotels beach, and true to the song, there it was. The poke was complete!
Drop C
4.
Ulupalakua (3:29)
John Pi'ilani Watkins
Classic Paniolo (cowboy) hula usually danced by men. In 2003, the bravest of Georges Guitar Workshop male students donned their lava lavas and danced this hula at the Maui Slack Key Festival. Slack key guitarist/composer Carlos Andrade lead the 44 Slack Key guitar students in song as Kalei Palakiko & George got up to lead the dance. They were a huge hit with the crowd. This song is dedicated to the Paul Konwiser & Sandy Wales Ohana.
Taro Patch tuned down
two half steps to F
5.
He Aloha Mele (3:03)
Iva Kinimaka
A song written for Ivas daughter. It was a hit hula song from the early 80's and danced by many of Georges nieces. Dedicated to Kanani Enos Hundly who danced for George on tour and who keeps the hula tradition alive within our Kona Ohana.
G Taro Patch modulating
to the key of C
6.
Kawika (4:21)
traditional
The resurgence of Hawaiian culture in the 60's and early 70's and of the pride in being Hawaiian are embodied in this old chant written for King David Kalakawa set to new rhythm and melody and made popular by Peter Moon and the Cazimero Brothers in their band, The Sunday Manoa.
Taro Patch fingered in the
keys of E minor & G Major,
and tuned down two half steps
to F, therefore sounding in the
keys of D minor & F Major
7.
Lovely Hula Hands (2:27)
Alex Anderson
The beautiful dancer about whom this song was written danced this song for Georges concert at the Broward Center in Ft. Lauderdale FL in 2001. Dedicated to George's sister, Sharleen Kahumoku, who still has "kou lima nani e."
Taro Patch tuned down
two half steps to F
8.
E Huli Makou (3:33)
David Chung
Good fun, flirtatious hula used to pep up the audience. George introduces this song as a story about a musician who returns home late at night after work and asks his woman for some affection. Dedicated to Wally Akuna who makes the audience and this hula come alive!
G Taro Patch
9.
Ku'u Hoa (3:15)
Kapono Beamer
Written by Grandpa Kapono Beamer for Grandma Damsey. Over five generations, the Beamer family has contributed significantly to Hawaiian music and culture. Keola and Moanalani Beamer reintroduced this song to George while touring together in 1996.
Taro Patch tuned down
two half steps to F
10.
Hula O Makee (4:34)
William S. Ellis
Waikiki was once swamp, taro patches and fishponds. People visited Makee Island, now today's Honolulu Zoo and Kapiolani Park. Made famous by Sonny Chillingworth and Gabby Pahinui.
Taro Patch tuned down
two half steps to F
11.
Papalina Lahi Lahi (2:46)
Traditional
Kaona (underlying meaning) song about rosy cheeks. In 2003, George's Annual Maui Guitar Workshop students played this with George and Slack Key guitarist/composer, Carlos Andrade, at the Maui Slack Key Festival while the workshop's beautiful and graceful wahine hula students performed with teacher Evalani Palakiko.
G Taro Patch