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Hawaiian Music Reviews by Aloha JOE "Aloha Joe.com is one of themost influential Hawaiian Websites on the Internet" (Movieline Magazine) Top 10 Music Reviews Song Lyrics Music Stores Independent Artists EMAIL Aritsts Aloha Radio Rotation Broadcast Schedule NEW HAWAIIAN MUSIC REVIEWS By Aloha JOE (All of these albums have been added to our station rotation) as of 11/07/05 BRITTNI PAIVA - "HEAR..." Brittni Paiva's second album, "Hear..." combines both island and non-island selections. She won a Na Hoku Hanohano award as "most promising artist" for her first album, and will be in contention for "Instrumental album of the Year" for this release. Ms. Paiva (now 17), began recording 2 years ago but has had a fascination with Ukulele, Bass & Slack Key guitar for many years. She plays all three instruments on this album. (using multi-tracking). You'll love her interpretations of the island classics, Akaka Falls & Opihi Moemoe. Brittni wrote several tunes on the album and finishes with her first vocal. She sings "E Lohea Mai" (which means "hear...") in both Hawaiian and Hebrew. The album just touches the surface of this young lady's talent. Look for many more albums and awards in the future from Brittni Paiva! Aloha JOE www.brittnipaiva.com JASMINE TRIAS Jasmine Triass long-awaited self-titled debut album, Jasmine Trias, was released nationwide on July 12, 2005. If the name sounds familiar, it is because she appeared on Fox TVs American Idol. While on the top-rated Fox show, the Hawaii-born Trias joined Fantasia Barrino and Diana DeGarmo to finish in the top 3. Although it has taken Jasmine a while to get her songs and arrangements together, IT WAS CERTAINLY WORTH THE WAIT! (read full review) RAIN DROPS - Ozzie Kotani - Produced by Daniel Ho - www.danielho.com - Ozzie Kotani is one of the most proficient slack key players on Hawaii's music scene. If you're a slack key fan, add this album to your collection, you'll truly enjoy Ozzie's performances. OUR FIRE - Round & Round - Great sounds from 3 very talented Island guys! Very inventive group with a "hit sound." The more we play them, the more requests they receive. Order DIRECT from the group..you'll enjoy the "sounds" Visit their website . www.roundnroundband.com <It's in rotation> ALOHA JOE Ho'omalei - Ray Sowders with Shawn Ishimoto - Ki Ho'alu Dreams - www.raysowders.com Ho'omalei is a well-balanced collection of island mele (songs). Ray's voice, on this, his second album, is mellow and strong. Shawn is heard on backup vocals, and a wide-variety of instruments. Bobby Ingano's steel guitar rounds out the mix on this album. <It's in rotation> ALOHA JOE DANGEROUS - Keahiwai - 808e Productions - www.keahiwai.com The girls are in great form with this new release. It's well balanced and will top the charts VERY SOON.. If not already !! ALOHA JOE SOME CALL IT ALOHA...DON'T TELL - The Brother's Cazimero - Mountain Apple Company Another winner from the CAZ - almost every song is in our station's rotation. I'm sure you'll hear them. This album was a GRAMMY NOMINEE! ALOHA JOE MAGIC BESIDE THE SEA - Paul Shimomoto - Hula Records www.hularecords.com This is the first album from the winner of the Hapa Haole Festival's vocal competition. It contains many of our listener's favorites. ALOHA JOE HULA - Big Island Style - Palm Records - www.palmrecords.com Palm Records has produced a delightful mix of traditional and contemporary island hulas, that combine the talents of some award-winning Big Island artists. The collection of "NEW RECORDINGS" is produced by "Grammy Award" winner, Charles Michael Brotman, and has the "right stuff" to keep hula fans smiling and dancing. ALOHA JOE HULA JAZZ - Owana Salazar Have you bee trying to add a GREAT album for your Hawaiian music collection? I found it! It's HULA JAZZ! Owana Salazar picked some great island standards that have been just begging to be put to a jazz/swing beat. "Kaulana O Hilo Hanakahi," "I'll Weave A Lei of Stars for You," "Kainoa," and on and on. The steel players are tops in Island music. Alan Akaka, Casey Olsen, Greg Sardinha and Ms. Salazar put the right hula touches to "HULA JAZZ" ALOHA JOE COOL ELEVATION - Ho'okena Ho'okena continues its long line of first-class albums with "Cool Elevation." This is some of their best work to date. <We haveCool Elevation in our store> GRAMMY NOMINEE ALOHA JOE UKULELE BREEZE - Herb Ohta, Jr. Herb Ohta Jr's new release will put smiles on ukulele fans worldwide. "Ukulele Breeze" has a wide-variety of musical styles (rumba, samba, island contemporary, etc). This is very enjoyable WORLD-CLASS music! Aloha JOE ISLAND STYLE - Various Artists - www.palmrecords.com ISLAND STYLE c ontains a great mixture of island talent and songs. The overall outlook for this release is bright and sunny. This will be one of Palm Records biggest sellers. (full review below) KEALI'I REICHEL - Ke`alaokamaile This is a touching collection of material that can best be appreciated when one reads the accompanying liner notes...Just know, it's another "chart-topper" from KR. We have the album in our BIG STORE - take a look - you will love EVERY TRACK! GRAMMY NOMINEE ALOHA JOE http://www.spun.com/music/product-detail.jsp?id=2207701 HERB OHTA - Rainforest - Herb Ohta Sensational jazz inspired melodies from the smoooothest ukulele player around.... We LOVE this album and think you will too. ALOHA JOE KU'UIPO KUMUKAHI - Ho`ulu`ulu A fifteen-song collection featuring the "classic sound" we've come to associate with former "Female Vocalist of the Year," Ku'uipo Kumukahi. She is in GREAT FORM! ALOHA JOE SLACK KEY GUITAR V2 - GRAMMY AWARD WINNER - Various Artists - Palm Records ....It's like having front-row seats at an island Slack Key Festival. <full review> ALOHA JOE NA KAMA - Come and See...Hawaii COME and SEE ....HAWAI'I is one of the best NEW albums to come from the Islands in a LONG, LONG TIME! ALOHA JOE KOHALA - COOL BREEZE - Once again, gentle guitars from the Big Island take us on a mesmerizing journey. Kevin Teves, Charles Michael Brotman & Charles Recaido, who perform as KOHALA, present an impressive collection of mele (songs) that carry the listener to a place where you do feel the cool island breezes. This is the sixth release for these talented Big Island artists who continue to amaze us with their, sensitivity, inventiveness and magical sounds. To see all of the KOHALA releases visit - PALM RECORDS WEBSITE - When you visit, tell them Aloha JOE told you to drop by. ALOHA JOE THE GIFT OF MUSIC - From Father to Son - Dennis Kamakahi with David Kamakahi on Ukulele. A remarkable work from two of Hawaii's great treasures - The Kamakahis. There are ten Island classics, each introduced with a narrative that gives you a bit of historical insight into the song. AVAILABLE ON-LINE - www.denniskamakahiproductions.com ALOHA JOE MARTIN PAHINUI - Ho'olohe (Listen) This album stems from the "LIVE" slack key tour featuring Aaron Mahi, George Kuo and the ever-popular Martin Pahinui. This is another sensational Dancing Cat Records Production. AVAILABLE ON-LINE www.dancingcat.com MOHALA HOU - Music for the Hawaiian Renaissance - Keola Beamer Keola Beamer has, once again, released another "winner." Mahala Hou is a collection of contemporary and traditional mele (songs), each with the "distinct Keola touch." He's a master, that's for sure. AVAILABLE ON-LINE www.kbeamer.com ALOHA JOE OFFSHORE - Sam Keli'iho'omalu - Hula Records If you're a fan of Hawaiian Falsetto singing (leo ki'iki'e) you will truly enjoy this Hula Records release. In this, Sam's second album, we are treated to twelve selections that showcase his soaring voice.. AVAILABLE ON-LINE www.hularecords.com ALOHA JOE THE LEGENDARY RAY KANE - Old Style Slack Key Slack Key Guitar fans worldwide are smiling because Hana Ola Records and Dancing Cat's George Winston got together to release eighteen past recordings of Ray Kane. Ray's playing style on this re-release from the late 1950s or early 1960s is real "old time" sound of the slack key guitar. AVAILABLE ON-LINE www.cordinternational.com ALOHA JO JOHN KAMEAALOHA ALMEDIA - 1897 - 1985 - This musical masterwork is the latest offering from Hawaiian music historian Harry B. Soria, Jr. and Hana Ola Records. (read full review Jasmine Triass long-awaited self-titled debut album, Jasmine Trias, was released nationwide on July 12, 2005. If the name sounds familiar, it is because she appeared on Fox TVs American Idol. While on the top-rated Fox show, the Hawaii-born Trias joined Fantasia Barrino and Diana DeGarmo to finish in the top 3. Although it has taken Jasmine a while to get her songs and arrangements together, IT WAS CERTAINLY WORTH THE WAIT! Jasmine was admittedly excited when she called into Aloha Radios Daily Show from Honolulu on release day! After hearing the album I know whyits GREAT!! What will you find there? Jasmine brings us a 14-song mixture of Pop, R&B, and light urban Hip-Hop which will fit into the rotation of every station that plays these genres. The Aloha Radio Network gives all island artists the opportunity to be heard worldwide whether they perform traditional Hawaiian music, pop, country, jazz, or other styles. We think youll really enjoy this album from Hawaiis American Idol, Jasmine Trias To learn more about Jasmine, visit www.jasminetrias.net To purchase the album www.islandergroup.com ISLAND STYLE - Palm Records - www.palmrecords.com I received a nice surprise from the Big Island of Hawaii, Palm Records' new compilation album, ISLAND STYLE. The 12-track collection presents a wide variety of island tunes by some of Hawaii's best-known artists. Island friends, the Cruz `Ohana, are well represented. Ernie, John & Desiree Cruz (in her "premier performance") each favor us with a tune. Also included are selections by The Mana'o Company, Bryan Kessler, Randy Lorenzo, Lorna Lim, Pomai (another "new" solo performance), Alan Thomas, RJ Kaneao, Robi Kahakalau and the very talented composer and musician, Charles Brotman. ISLAND STYLE contains a well-balanced mix of island talent and songs. The overall outlook for this release is bright and sunny. This will be one of Palm Records biggest sellers. Island Style , and all Palm Records releases, featuring such talents as KOHALA, are in daily rotation on our Aloha Radio Network. All of their albums are well conceived and attractively presented by Art Director, Jody Brotman. Visit their website to see their entire on-line catalog. www.palmrecords.com Aloha JOE SLACK KEY GUITAR Volume 2 - Palm Records A compilation of ten island artists The slack key guitar's roots can be traced back to the early days of the Hawaiian Cowboys. (the Paniolo). In the past ten years, this musical form has moved from the "backyard" to concert halls around the world. The slack key guitar is a solo instrument played with the virtuosity of any concert performance. There are many "slack key festivals" in Hawaii that showcase a variety of artists during one program, but concert promoters around the world can't afford to present ten island performers on one show. That's where SLACK KEY GUITAR V2 from Palm Records comes in handy. It's like having front-row seats at an island Slack Key Festival. Fans of slack key turn to the many instructional books and videos which teach the concept of tuning the guitar and explain the basics of playing, but to really learn, you need to listen to a wide variety of styles. Producer Charles Brotman corralled ten of Hawaii's slack key artisans to present a cross section of musical styles. These range from traditional to more contemporary treatments. Sonny Lim, Ken Emerson, Keoki Kahumoku and Charles Brotman do a pair of tunes each and Bryan Kessler, Randy Lorenzo, Jeff Peterson, Charlie Recaido, John Cruz and John Keawe each favor us with a selection. I'm glad Big Island company, Palm Records, decided that the world NEEDS another album of guitar music because Slack Key Guitar Volume 2 is a perfect learning tool and a wonderful addition to your Slack Key collection. Remember, you can listen and pretend you're attending a concert featuring ten of Hawaii's best. If you would like to know more...visit PALM RECORDS website...tell them I sent you...Aloha JOE JOHN KAMEAALOHA ALMEIDA 1897- 1985 - Hana Ola Records This masterwork is the latest offering from Hawaiian music historian Harry B. Soria, Jr. and Hana Ola Records. The album spotlights the musical genius of John K. Almeida by presenting 22 performances and 21 original compositions. The well-written liner notes present an extensive "family history" and chronicle the professional career of "Hawaii's Blind Musician." John Almeida picked up the ukulele at age 4 and during his 87 years on Earth, he mastered that instrument, the mandolin, guitar, steel guitar, violin, banjo, bass, saxophone, piano and composed over 200 Hawaiian language compositions. The song list is familiar and impressive - Lei Hinahina, Holoholo Ka'a, Noho Paipai, Kanaka Waiwai, Kiss Me Love, and on, and on..... Mahalo to Harry B. Soria and Hana Ola Records for putting together this musical time capsule which preserves an era that should never be forgotten. Available at CORD INTERNATIONAL - www.booklineshawaii.com a nd fine music stores, everywhere! Aloha JOE

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Introduction to Skin Cancer An Introduction to Skin Cancer And Related Topics ________________________________________________________ Daily UV Forecast Recent News News Search . . . Site Index . Reusable UV Card $4.95 NEW! Digital UV Monitor $29.95 About This Page What Causes Skin Cancer? Sunburn, Sunlight, and Tanning Heredity Environment What is Skin Cancer? Basal Cell & Squamous Cell Melanoma How can I determine my personal risk? Are there precautions that will reduce my risk? The UV Index Daily Forecast for 30 U.S. Cities Ultra Violet Sensometer Diagnosis and Treatment Information A Glossary of Terms Additional Information Always consult a physician with your questions concerning the health effects of UV exposure About This Page Our intention is to provide a general introduction to Skin Cancer, with links to specific information available around the Net. Please send us your comments, suggestions, and information about sites not listed here. E-mail form here. We would like to make this page a gathering place for all available information about skin cancer and related subjects. Your help will make it as complete as possible. What Causes Skin Cancer? Sunburn and Sunlight Very simply, sunburn and UV light can damage your skin, and this damage can lead to skin cancer. There are of course other determining factors, including your heredity and the environment you live in. However, both the total amount of sun received over the years, and overexposure resulting in sunburn can cause skin cancer. Most people receive 80% of their lifetime exposure to the sun by 18 years of age. The message to parents from this is to protect your children. Tanning is your skin's response to UV light. It is a protective reaction to prevent further injury to your skin from the sun. However, it does not prevent skin cancer. Remember, skin cancer is very slow to develop. The sunburn you receive this week may take 20 years or more to become skin cancer. Heredity If there is a history of skin cancer in your family, you are probably at a higher risk. People with fair skin, with a northern European heritage appear to be most susceptible. Environment The level of UV light today is higher than it was 50 or 100 years ago. This is due to a reduction of ozone in the earth's atmosphere (the Ozone Hole). Ozone serves as a filter to screen out and reduce the amount of UV light that we are exposed to. With less atmospheric ozone, a higher level of UV light reaches the earth's surface. Other influencing factors include elevation, latitude, and cloud cover. Ultra Violet light is stronger as elevation increases. The thinner atmosphere at higher altitudes cannot filter UV as effectively as it can at sea level. The rays of the sun are also strongest near the equator, as you might guess. But even in Antarctica, Chile, and New Zealand, the UV level is much higher than normal especially in the springtime due to the ozone hole in the southern hemisphere. One factor that actually reduces UV is cloud cover. Climates and micro-climates with regular cloud cover may have a 50% lower level of UV light. The actual amount is affected by the density of the clouds. September 1995 Measurements of Antarctic Ozone The latest HALOE data in the form of a 100 mb surface cross section of column ozone (DU) is available. Please consult the data interpretation page for more information about the sampling pattern of HALOE. United Nations World Meteorological Organization (WMO) Press Release Measurements of the Ozone Hole this year show it "was so far the most rapid depletion on record." An area the size of Europe received significantly higher levels of ultra violet exposure. Environmental Protection Agency - Ozone Depletion Page This web site contains information about the science of ozone depletion, regulations in the US designed to protect the ozone layer, flyers about the UV index, information for consumers, and other topics. What is Skin Cancer? (From the National Cancer Institute PDQ Statement) Skin cancer is a disease in which cancer (malignant) cells are found in the outer layers of your skin. Your skin protects your body against heat, light, infection, and injury. It also stores water, fat, and vitamin D. The skin has two main layers and several kinds of cells. The top layer of skin is called the epidermis. It contains three kinds of cells: flat, scaly cells on the surface called squamous cells; round cells called basal cells; and cells called melanocytes, which give your skin its color. BASAL CELL & SQUAMOUS CELL (From the National Cancer Institute PDQ Statement) There are several types of cancer that start in the skin. The most common are basal cell cancer and squamous cell cancer, which are covered in this PDQ patient information statement. Skin cancer is more common in people with light colored skin who have spent a lot of time in the sunlight. Skin cancer can occur anywhere on your body, but it is most common in places that have been exposed to more sunlight, such as your face, neck, hands, and arms. Skin cancer can look many different ways. The most common sign of skin cancer is a change on the skin, such as a growth or a sore that won't heal. Sometime there may be a small lump. This lump can be smooth, shiny and waxy looking, or it can be red or reddish brown. Skin cancer may also appear as a flat red spot that is rough or scaly. Not ail changes in your skin are cancer, but you should see your doctor if you notice changes in your skin. Full Text Available Here MELANOMA (From the National Cancer Institute PDQ Statement) Melanoma is a disease of the skin in which cancer (malignant) cells are found in the cells that color the skin (melanocytes). Melanoma usually occurs in adults, but it may occasionally be found in children and adolescents. Your skin protects your body against heat, light, infection, and injury. It is made up of two main layers: the epidermis (the top layer) and dermis (the inner layer). Melanocytes are found in the epidermis and they contain melanin, which gives the skin its color. Melanoma is sometimes called cutaneous melanoma or malignant melanoma. Melanoma is a more serious type of cancer than the more common skin cancers, basal cell cancer or squamous cell cancer, which begin in the basal or squamous cells of the epidermis. If you have basal cell or squamous cell cancer of the skin, refer to the patient information statement for skin cancer. Like most cancers, melanoma is best treated when it is found (diagnosed) early. Melanoma can spread (metastasize) quickly to other parts of the body through the lymph system or through the blood. (Lymph nodes are small, bean-shaped structures that are found throughout the body; they produce and store infection-fighting cells.) You should see your doctor if you have any of the following warning signs of melanoma: change in the size, shape, or color of a mole; oozing or bleeding from a mole; or a mole that feels itchy, hard, lumpy, swollen, or tender to the touch. Melanoma can also appear on the body as a new mole. Men most often get melanoma on the trunk (the area of the body between the shoulders and hips) or on the head or neck; women most often get melanoma on the arms and legs. If you have signs of skin cancer, your doctor will examine your skin carefully. If a mole or pigmented area doesn't look normal, your doctor will cut it out (called local excision) and look at it under the microscope to see if it contains cancer. This is usually done in a doctor's office. It is important that this biopsy is done correctly. Full Text Available Here How can I determine my personal risk? It is estimated that 1 out of 7 people in the United States will develop some form of this cancer during their lifetime. One serious sunburn can increase the risk by as much as 50%. The effect UV light has on your skin is dependent both upon the intensity and the duration of your exposure. How your skin reacts to the amount of exposure received is related to your genetic background. Even if you rarely sunburn however, sensitive areas such as your lips, nose, and palms of the hands should be protected. Details about determining your skin type and accompanying risk can be found at: THE EXPERIMENTAL ULTRAVIOLET INDEX FACTSHEET: EXPLAINING THE INDEX TO THE PUBLIC Are there precautions that will reduce my risk? The following six steps have been recommended by the American Academy of Dermatology and the Skin Cancer Foundation to help reduce the risk of sunburn and skin cancer. Minimize your exposure to the sun at midday and between the hours of 10:00AM and 3:00PM. Apply sunscreen with at least a SPF-15 or higher, to all areas of the body which are exposed to the sun. Reapply sunscreen every two hours, even on cloudy days. Reapply after swimming or perspiring. Wear clothing that covers your body and shades your face. (Hats should provide shade for both the face and back of the neck.) Avoid exposure to UV radiation from sunlamps or tanning parlors. Protect your children. Keep them from excessive sun exposure when the sun is strongest (10:00AM and 3:00PM), and apply sunscreen liberally and frequently to children 6 months of age and older. Do not use sunscreen on children under 6 months of age. Parents with children under 6 months of age should severely limit their children's sun exposure. The UV Index The UV Index provides a forecast of your likely UV exposure at noon. This forecast can help you determine what level SPF sunscreen will best protect your skin. The forecast is based on a scale of 1 (low) to 15 (high). Here is an explanation of how the UV Index works. Forecast for 30 U.S. Cities The United States Environmental Protection Agency recently began issuing a daily UV FORECAST for 30 metropolitan areas around the country. This rating is also broadcast by weather radio, and on local television weather programs. The Ultra Violet Sensometer You may also determine the UV level for your area and conditions with a measuring device such as the Ultra Violet Sensometer . The Sensometer is an inexpensive, credit card sized device that measures UV light. As with the UV Forecast, you may then determine the proper SPF sunscreen. The Sensometer can also be used to test the effectiveness of your sunscreen, and when it is time to apply more sunscreen. Diagnosis and Treatment Information ALWAYS see your personal physician or dermatologist with any questions you may have about skin cancer, it's causes, diagnosis, and treatment. The following sites may provide supplemental reading. Skin Cancers - A Medical Education Service for the Public By Singapore National Skin Centre - With Photos The National Cancer Institute PDQ Statement - Basal And Squamous Cell The National Cancer Institute PDQ Statement - Melanoma The National Cancer Institute PDQ Statement - Screening for Skin Cancer CancerGuide - Treatment of Melanoma Welcome to Cancer Links Many of the links included here are from cancer-faq. Maintained by E. Loren Buhle, Jr. Ph.D. Co-Creater of ONCOLINK, buhlel01@mcrcr6.med.nyu.edu This list is updated monthly in usenet group - sci.med.diseases.cancer and subsequetially posted world wide in BBS, Echos, Usenet Groups, gophers and Home Pages. This list is recommended and available from many of the sources listed. ________________________________________________________ Always consult a physician with your questions concerning the health effects of UV exposure. ________________________________________________________