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Check out this exclusive video of Taimane in the studio, recording Ragdoll Riches for her album, “`Ukulele Dance“!

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This is a video produced by the Hawaii Tourism Authority, featuring the Brothers Cazimero’s classic, “Home in the Islands”.

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Waikiki Magazine published a stunning fashion spread and a glowing article of the talented Taimane in this month’s issue. Get your copy of Waikiki Magazine, available for FREE at any Waikiki newsstand.

Right now, Taimane is off performing in Taiwan, but you can still hear this maven of the ‘ukulele. Purchase her album “‘Ukulele Dance” today!

Aloha Oregon!

Slack-Key Guitarist, Jeff Peterson, will be at the Unitarian Fellowship in Ashland, Oregon on January 11th along with Hula Hui Ka Pi’o O Ke Anuenue!

$20 advance, $22 at the door, $10 teens, and FREE for under 12!  Its a great way to spend a Friday night with the whole family.  For tickets and more info, click HERE!

The Honolulu Theatre for Youth is carrying on Rap’s legacy by adapting his infamous, “Rap’s Hawaii” into a stage-performance!  Starts January 11th & every following Saturday until the 26th. Tickets: $25 Adult, $15 Youth.  For tickets and more information check out the Honolulu Theatre for Youth’s website.

To re-live some of Rap’s classic works, and for a good laugh, click HERE.

Amy Hanaiali’i is going to perform at the Hawaii Presidential Center Inaugural Gala on January 19 alongside Nathan Aweau!

For ticket information and sponsorship visit the Hawaii Presidential Center’s website.

Kaumakaiwa Kanaka`ole‘s song, “Grandchild”, from his album, “Kaumakaiwa” is featured in Honolulu Magazine’s “The 25 Greatest Hawaii Albums of the New Century”.  The album ranked 8th on the magazine’s list.

Jon de Mello says, “I’ve always said that he’s 1,000 years ago, and 1,000 years ahead. As traditional as the Kanakaole family is, they’re really edgy. They love to push the envelope.”

Natalie Ai Kamau’u‘s song “Pili Aloha” from her album “`E” is featured in Honolulu Magazine’s “The 25 Greatest Hawaii Albums of the New Century”!
The album ranked 20th on the magazine’s list.

“She reaches out to you,” says panelist and Hawaiian 105 KINE radio personality “Billy V” Van Osdol, “and you can’t help but want to smile back.”

John Cruz‘s song, “Missing You” from his album “One Of These Days”, is featured in Honolulu Magazine’s “The 25 Greatest Hawaii Albums of the New Century”!
The album ranked 6th on the magazine’s list!

“One Of These Days” is soulful, folksy, bluesy and technically superb, yet seemingly effortless, with a sound that has more in common with 1970s Kalapana and Cecilio & Kapono than anything else in Hawaii music today.

Chai’s Island Bistro officially closed its doors on Dec 31, and on behalf of the Mountain Apple Company, we offer a huge MAHALO to Chai Chaowasaree who has not only provided a wonderful home for musicians, but a great food & wine and entertainment experience for locals and visitors alike throughout the years.

Robert Cazimero put on a beautiful performance at Chai’s last Friday to a sold-out house.

For the full article on Chai’s Island Bistro closing and to more pics recapping Robert’s closing night performance, click HERE.

Christmas may be over, but here’s the Brothers Cazimero’s Christmas Concert video recap to keep you in the holiday spirit a little longer!

Enjoy, and Hau`oli Makahiki Hou!

Na Palapalai‘s, “Pili Kapekepeke” from their album “Makani `Olu`olu” is featured in Honolulu Magazine’s “The 25 Greatest Hawaii Albums of the New Century”.
The album ranked 2nd on the magazine’s list!

With the release of Makani `Olu`olu, “[Na Palapalai] were breathing life into these old hula compositions. There was a race-to-the-finish feel to a lot of their songs”-says panelist Keola Donaghy.

Raiatea Helm‘s song “Hu`i E” from “Sweet and Lovely” is featured in Honolulu Magazine’s “The 25 Greatest Hawaii Albums of the New Century”.
The album ranked 7th on the magazine’s list!

Raiatea’s “Sweet and Lovely” won four Hoku Awards and earned a Grammy nomination!

Kuana Torres Kahele‘s, “Waimanu I Ka Lauoha” from his album Kaunaloa is featured in Honolulu Magazine’s “The 25 Greatest Hawaii Albums of the New Century”.
The album ranked 4th on the magazine’s list.

Mountain Apple President, Leah Bernstein calls the album-“one of the most touching and complete Hawaiian albums released in the past 12 years.”