Hymns of Hawai‘i, vol. 2 2005 Hoku Award Winner and Hawaii Music Award Winner! George Kahumoku, Jr. & Daniel Ho Hymns 2 Demo.mp3
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		Song List
		1. Nani Ke Li‘i Ki‘ek‘ie (5:20) 2. Ke Akua Mana E (6:36) 3. Ua Mau/Hosana (2:39) 4. Nu ‘Oli (5:05) 5. Kei Ka Hoa O Iesu La (5:06) 6. Hosana Nui Ia Iesu (4:10) 7. Hoe Amau! (3:02) 8. I Pa Mai A Ola Au (4:01) 9. Mele La‘i (3:10) 10. Imi I Ke Kahu (3:05) 11. He Punawai I Weheia‘e (3:44)
		Reviews
		Sunday, July 3, 2005 Honolulu Advertiser ISLAND SOUNDS By Wayne Harada Advertiser Entertainment Editor "HYMNS OF HAWAI'I, VOLUME 2" by George Kahumoku Jr. and Daniel Ho; Daniel Ho Creations • Genre: Hawaiian hymns and gospel music. • Distinguishing notes: George Kahumoku Jr. and Daniel Ho bring their mild-mannered and easy-going vocal and instrumental sound to a second collection of Hawaiian hymns sung in the native language. Kahumoku's guitar and Ho's 'ukulele (a new KoAloha D-VI, six-string number, utilized for the first time) frame a poignant and powerful array of classic hymns that touch the heart. Many are translated by the reverent Lorenzo Lyons, including "Nani Ke Li'i Ki'ek'ie (Glory to God in the Highest)," "Hosana Nui Ia Iesu," "Nu 'Oli." One of the best is "Ke Akua Mana E (How Great Thou Art)." The selections all have a link to Kahumoku's past, either heard in church or shared by family in worship. For instance, "Kei Ka Hoa O Iesu La (What a Friend We Have in Jesus)" used to be sung by Kahumoku's mom and dad at family get-togethers when he was a child. • The outlook: Inspired by the success and acceptance of their earlier collaboration, this "hana hou" was a natural follow-up release. • Our take: With tranquil ki ho'alu and 'ukulele providing support, the hymns are eloquent reminders of a lasting and luminous part of Hawai'i's past and present — and, undoubtedly, future. Saturday, June 18, 2005 Honolulu Star Bulletin Island Mele By John Berger "Hymns of Hawai'i, Volume 2" George Kahumoku Jr. & Daniel Ho Daniel Ho Creations Kahumoku and Ho won a Hoku Award in 2000 for "Hymns of Hawaii." This is a perfect sequel. Kahumoku accompanies himself on slack key while singing 11 of his favorite Hawaiian hymns. Ho provides unobtrusive support on his new KoAloha D-VI ukulele. Count this as a front-runner for a Hoku in 2006 but don't wait until then to buy it. Most of these hymns have been Hawaiian favorites for generations. Eight represent the legacy of Lorenzo Lyons in translating Christian music into the Hawaiian language during the mid-19th century -- "Kei Ka Hoa O Iesu La (What a Friend We Have in Jesus)" and "Nani Ke Li'i Ki'eki'e (Glory to God in the Highest)," to name two. Kahumoku sings them with all with the natural nahenahe (sweet, melodious) style of traditional grass-roots Hawaiian music. Kahumoku completes this beautiful album with concise stories about the history of the songs and how they relate to members of his ohana. Sharing family history provides deeper insights into his reasons for recording these songs.
		George Kahumoku, Jr. Notes
		This album is dedicated to our oldest living relative, Uncle Moses Kahumoku and to Aunty Jo-anne in Ho‘olehua, Molokai. Mahalo ke Akua to our parents, ohana, and ancestors for the gifts of Mele (music), Aloha (love) and Mahele (sharing). Mahalo to Daniel Ho and Lydia Miyashiro, and to Nancy Winston Kahumoku. Mahalo to the Palakiko Ohana for the great practice and preparation session for this album and for their willingness to share, the True Spirit of Aloha like in the old days. Aloha to Bobo who gives us inspiration from far-away Florida and to my son, Keoki, who was one of the recipients of the first Hawaiian Grammy Award (2005). Also thanks to the promoters of Hawaiian Slack Key music: George Winston and the staff at Dancing Cat, Ben Churchill and Ohana, Uncle Kem and Ohana, Paul Konwiser & Sandy Wales, Wayne Wong & Flora, Clifford Na‘e‘ole & the staff at the Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua on Maui where we hold our weekly Slack Key Concert Series. www.slackkey.com www.kahumoku.com www.danielho.com
		Credits
		George Kahumoku, Jr. Slack key guitar, vocals, liner notes Daniel Ho KoAloha D-VI ‘ukulele, mixing, mastering, photography, graphic design Nancy Winston Kahumoku Liner notes, project coordinator Lydia Miyashiro Recording, photography, graphic design Jessica Sweeney Liner notes Record Label: Daniel Ho Creations Recorded: 2005 Release Date: June, 2005
		Song Notes
		1. Nani Ke Li‘i Ki‘ek‘ie (Glory to God in the Highest) Translated by Laiana (Lorenzo Lyons) This was a popular song at Kamakuamauloa Church where George’s grandmother, Emily Lihue Ho‘opale Dulay, was a deacon. It is dedicated to Mama Ella and Mama Kiso, who were once leaders of this church. 2. Ke Akua Mana E (How Great Thou Art) Translated by Albert Nahale‘a George first heard this song in Kaumakapili and Kawaiahao churches on O‘ahu where Hawaiian language singing can still be heard today. 3. Ua Mau/Hosana Moses W. Ka‘aneikawaha‘ale Keale George became reacquainted with this song for a Christmas event at Keawala‘i Congregational Church in Makena, Maui. It was the music for a beautiful hula by Ke‘ala Pasco. Mahalo Ke‘ala for sharing this song and to Rev. Alika for his spiritual leadership and guidance at Keawala‘i. 4. Nu ‘Oli (Glad Tidings) Translated by Laiana (Lorenzo Lyons) George previously recorded an instrumental version of this song on his second Dancing Cat recording, Hawaiian Love Songs. Dedicated to Elvin Kaliko Kamoku and Kay Kuniko Kamoku. 5. Kei Ka Hoa O Iesu La (What a Friend We Have in Jesus) Translated by Laiana (Lorenzo Lyons) & Charles C. Converse George’s mother, Aileen N. Waiolama Perez, and father, George Kahumoku, Sr., would sing this song at family gatherings when George was a boy. Dedicated to George’s Aunties: Gwendy, Teeney, Maile, Queenie, Helen, Girlie, and Margarette. 6. Hosana Nui Ia Iesu Translated by Laiana (Lorenzo Lyons) George’s Great Grandmother, Lottie Koko‘o Ha‘ae Kahumoku, sang this song at her hometown of Kealia, in South Kona, at the Puka‘ana Congregational Church. 7. Hoe Amau! (Pull for the Shore!) Translated by Laiana (Lorenzo Lyons) This energetic song is well liked among old Hawaiians because they relate to the paddling of a canoe forward towards a goal as opposed to the western way of pulling backward. 8. I Pa Mai A Ola Au William J. Gaither, Elizabeth and David Keohohou, Hale Po‘ai Fellowship This song was one of George’s 1st cousins, Edward “Michael” Naihe’s favorites. Michael was George’s slack key mentor in South Kona when George returned home from college. It was Mike who kept the family slack key tunings and traditions going during the years when the younger family members were experimenting with other styles of music. 9. Mele La‘i (Happy Songs) Translated by Laiana (Lorenzo Lyons) Danny Palakiko, Sr. and Ku‘ulei Palakiko reacquainted George with this song. Ku‘ulei, who teaches Hawaiian language at George’s annual Slack Key Workshop, helped with George’s pronunciation and with the arrangement of this and all of the songs on this recording. Danny, Sr. owns a contracting company called Ali‘i Contractors. His son, Ku‘ulei works for him. Both are elders for the Seventh Day Adventist Church. 10. ‘Imi I Ke Kahu (Seek the Gentle Shepherd) Translated by Laiana (Lorenzo Lyons) Danny and Ku‘ulei Palakiko taught this song to George. 11. He Punawai I Weheia‘e (Glorious Fountain) Translated by Laiana (Lorenzo Lyons) George loves this song because of the old waltz style in which it is played.