Ho'olohe (Listen)

by Martin Pahinui

Overview

If there's such a thing as Hawaiian soul music, this legendary slack key guitar master and vocalist is one of its primary creators. Historically, most recordings in this genre have included slack key guitar only as accompaniment in a group setting. Over the past two decades, Dancing Cat Records' Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Masters Series has brought the instrument to the forefront, showcasing the stylings of some of the best players in the islands, including Keola Beamer. The passionate legacy continues with Martin Pahinui's long-anticipated debut on this label. Ho'olohe breaks tradition in its shift from strictly slack key instrumentals to an emphasis on Hawaiian vocal styles. Carrying on the extraordinary traditions he learned from his father, leader of the legendary Gabby Pahinui Hawaiian Band, Martin Pahinui shares his aloha for the native sound with 13 classic tracks full of slack key steel guitar and what has long been considered one of Hawaii's most beloved voices. Working with his regular ensemble (guitarist George Kuo, steel guitarist Bobby Ingano, and bassist Aaron Mahi), Pahinui sings lead on each track, ranging from the tender leo ki'eki'e (falsetto) of the dramatic and mournful "Pua Lilia" to the rollicking yodel on the joyful and swaying "Hanohano Hawai'i." This disc can be enjoyed as a way to take your mind's eye back to your favorite vacation in the islands, but for those who seek a deeper understanding, there are extensive liner notes that explain the creation and traditions behind each track. ~ Jonathan Widran

Product Details

Release Date:	06/17/2003
Label:	Windham Hill Records
UPC:	0080223805422

Tracks

1. 'Ahulili
2. Beautiful 'Ilima
3. Hanohano Hawai'i
4. Kauoha Mai
5. Lei Hinahina
6. Waikapu
7. Kanaka Waiwai (Jesu Me Ke Kanaka Waiwai)
8. Lei No Ka'iulani
9. C-A-T, Popoki Spells Cat
10. Moloka'i Nui a Hina
11. Na 'Ono Ia Na Kupuna
12. Panini Pua Kea
13. Pua Lilia

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Martin Pahinui   Primary Artist,Vocals,Ukulele,Guitar (Rhythm),Slack Key Guitar
George Winston   Guest Artist,Piano
Aaron Mahi   Bass,Vocals,Featured Artist,Vocals (Background)
Bobby Ingano   Guitar (Steel)
George Kuo   Guitar,Vocals,Featured Artist,Slack Key Guitar,Vocals (Background)

Technical Credits

George Winston   Technical Assistance,Producer
Chris Orrall   Editorial Assistant
Aaron Mahi   Producer,Introduction
Steve Lankford   Cover Photo,Photography
Henry Berger   Composer
Johnny Almeida   Composer
Robert Healy   Assistant Engineer
Jay Junker   Liner Notes,Photography
Sandy Levine   Assistant Engineer
Corrina Burnley   Editorial Assistant
John Edwards   Composer
James Kahale   Composer
Emma Defriess   Composer
Scott Ha'o   Composer
Alfred Alohikea   Composer
Bernie Grundman   Mastering
John Almeida   Composer
Howard Johnston   Mixing,Engineer,Producer
Lena Machado   Composer
Johnny Noble   Composer
Justin Lieberman   Engineer
Porter Miller   Engineer
Martin Pahinui   Composer,Producer
Jonathan Meyer   Engineer
George Kuo   Producer
John Kalapana   Composer