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Kanaka916 · Feb 13, 2009

Just ran across this disc; "Unforgettable" Israel Kamakawiwo'ole & Makaha Sons of Ni'ihau. It's tunes from the early career of Iz and the group he started out with, The Makaha Sons of Ni'ihau. The album came out in December and some of the tracks are remixes. The album can be found at Hawaiian Music Island or e808.

Over the Rainbow 2008 (remixed tracks) / What A Wonderful World 2008 (remixed tracks)
I'll Be There / Warren's Song
Kawohikukapulani
Sea of Love (remixed tracks)
Nohili E
Kumulipo / E Pua Ana Ka Makani
Rusty Old Steampipes
Waipahe`e Falls
Kana`i Aupuni (remixed tracks)
Paper Doll
Kaho`olawe
You Don't Know Me (remixed tracks)
Lei Onaona
Na Pua Lei 'Ilima
Kainoa (remixed tracks)
I'll Remember You

haolejohn · Feb 14, 2009

Kaho'olawe

I'd like to hear this song. I used to work on Kaho'olawe. Best job I have ever had next to teaching. Little disappointed that Hawai'i '78 didn't make the cut.

bbycrts · Feb 14, 2009

haolejohn said:
I'd like to hear this song. I used to work on Kaho'olawe. Best job I have ever had next to teaching. Little disappointed that Hawai'i '78 didn't make the cut.

Wow...I bet that was fascinating! Do you think there's a future for the island?

haolejohn · Feb 14, 2009

bbycrts said:
Wow...I bet that was fascinating! Do you think there's a future for the island?

Depends. PKO (Protect Kaho'olawe O'hana) do restoration projects.
There is no fresh water and the top of the island is exposed to crazy erosion. Beautiful island but very harsh. The water around it is full of sea life. We used to body surf down at base camp and catch some crazy shore breaks. IF you are big into Hawaiian culture you should try to do a makahiki (spelled?) ceremony on the island. Just go in authorized places, there are still bombs around.

Kanaka916 · Feb 15, 2009

Sound bytes on are on the Hawaiian Music Island site . . .

DeG · Feb 15, 2009

It's also available at Amazon

Thanks for the heads up Kanaka916, I'll have to order this one

Kanaka916 · Feb 15, 2009

haolejohn said:
I'd like to hear this song. I used to work on Kaho'olawe. Best job I have ever had next to teaching. Little disappointed that Hawai'i '78 didn't make the cut.

The mele was written by Emma Bishop, lyrics and translation can be found here. I can only speculate why Hawai'i 78 wasn't on the album. I feel the song had a lot more airplay and became more popular when Iz did recorded it as a solo artist. This song originally debuted on the Makaha Son's of Ni'ihau "Live at Hank's" disc early in the groups career.

haolejohn · Feb 15, 2009

Mahalo nui loa Kanaka.

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