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Classic Hawaiian Hulas
vol. 3
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George Kahumoku, Jr.
& Daniel Ho
Hula 3 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
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Bio
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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.
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Song List
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1.
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Kaimanahila (4:50) |
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Wahine Ilikea (3:04) |
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Ka Uluwehi O Kekai (3:23) |
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Pua Lililehua (3:47) |
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Mauna Kea Beach Hotel (3:06) |
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E Hihiwai (3:51) |
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7.
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Hale Olu (4:41) |
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8.
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Ka Lehua I Milia (4:13) |
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9.
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Hawaiian Hula Eyes (3:11) |
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10.
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Lei Nani (3:18) |
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11.
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Kealia (4:22) |
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Reviews
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Friday, August 6, 2004
Honolulu Star Bulletin
Island Mele
By John Berger
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"Classic Hawaiian Hulas Vol. 3"
George Kahumoku Jr. & Daniel Ho
Daniel Ho Creations
Yes, this is the third volume by slack key master George Kahumoku Jr. and Daniel Ho in the last five months. Although all of this music may have come from one marathon recording session, all that matters is that more of Kahumoku's exquisite music is available. Ho, who produced the project for his Los Angeles-based record label, adds unobtrusive support on ukulele but never intruded on Kahumoku's superb guitar and vocal work.
The emphasis is on modern Hawaiian songs such as "Wahine 'Ilikea" and "Pua Lililehua," with the addition of hapa-haole tunes "Hawaiian Hula Eyes" and "Mauna Kea Beach Hotel." Erudite liner notes enhance the listening experience with important cultural information.
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Credits
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George Kahumoku, Jr. |
Slack key guitar, vocals, artwork |
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Daniel Ho |
KoAloha ukulele, mixing, mastering, graphic design |
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George Winston, Ed Bigelow, Nancy Kahumoku |
Liner notes |
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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 80003
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Lyrics & Notes
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Kaimanahila (4:50)
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Andrew Cummings
& Charles E King
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Waikiki classic hula about the district near Diamond Head and the surf.
It is a favorite of Hawaiian families and Japanese visitors.
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Drop C
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Wahine Ilikea (3:04)
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Dennis Kamakahi
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Dennis wrote this while traveling to Halawa Valley, Molokai with Eddie Kamae. The cloud cover lifted revealing several waterfalls. Dennis calls the mist the wahine ilikea (fair skinned woman). George & Daniel Ho played this song for Puanani Edgars halau in Ventura, CA when they performed for the halau's uniki (graduation ceremony).
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Taro Patch tuned down
two half steps to F
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Ka Uluwehi O Kekai (3:23)
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Edith Kanaka'ole
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George recorded this in 1979 with Edith Kanakaole on Hi'ipoi I Ka Aina Aloha (Cherish the Beloved Land) which won the coveted Hoku Award for Best Traditional Album. In California & New York, George & Daniel have invited dancers (sometimes 30 or 40 answering the call) who fill the stage presenting their many versions of this hula standard. Dedicated to Halau O Kekehi, Aunty Edith's halau in Hilo, her daughters Puanani and Nalani, and granddaughter Kekuhi.
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Taro Patch G
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Pua Lililehua (3:47)
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Mary Kawena Puku'i & Kahauanu Lake
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A love song for Aunty Maiki. From 1962 to 1968, George worked for David "Lippy" Espinda washing cars and pumping gas. Lippy loved the Kahauanu Lake Trios music and played it all day while George worked.
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Taro Patch tuned down
two half steps to F
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Mauna Kea Beach Hotel (3:06)
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George Kahumoku, Jr.
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George played here from 1974 to 1993. He wrote this song for the huge Renovation Celebration Party. Following the temporary closing of the hotel, George moved his family to Maui where he performed for ten years at the Westin.
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Taro Patch tuned down
two half steps to F
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E Hihiwai (3:51)
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Dennis Kamakahi
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Another classic composition by Dennis, this one about fresh water
shell fish found on the island of Molokai. A Kahumoku Family favorite!
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Drop C
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Hale Olu (4:41)
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George Kahumoku, Jr.
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A Hale Mele Inoa (house song). George wrote this about Paul Fagan's beautiful home in Hana. The name Hale Olu was given to Paul's beach home by Aunty Irmgard Farden Aluli. This song is dedicated to Paul, Helene, and Duke Fagan.
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Taro Patch tuned down
two half steps to F
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Ka Lehua I Milia (4:13)
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Mary Kawena Puku'i
& Maddy K. Lam
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This song was introduced to George by hula dancers and lei makers, Mahelua and Kalehua, who visited the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel. George learned it so they could dance it at the hotel.
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G Taro Patch modulating
to the key of C
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Hawaiian Hula Eyes (3:11)
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William Harbottle
& Randy Oness
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George learned this song for Leolani Lowry, Kumu of Hula Halau Ka Lei Wehi O Ka Mailelauloa, in which George's wife, Nancy, was a student. George liked the choreography and so learned the song in order to feature the halau at his Watsonville shows where he was an Artist in Residence for the Pajaro Valley Performing Arts Association.
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Taro Patch G
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Lei Nani (3:18)
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Charles Namahoe
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This song has been in George's family for many years and was popularized by Slack Key legend, Gabby Pahinui, in the late 1960's.
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Taro Patch capoed up 3 frets to B Flat
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Kealia (4:22)
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Lottie Koko'o Ha'ae Kahumoku
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George's Tutu wrote this about their family ahupua'a (land from the mountain to the ocean) on the Big Island of Hawaii where George's dad was born, where George was raised, and where the extended family lived together for years.
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Taro Patch tuned down
two half steps to F
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