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Goldberg, TravelServer.net, Cruise Editor Hawaii captures you, soothes and enchants you, she lets you hangloose and envelop yourself in the bright colors of her land andsea. Sail the INDEPENDENCE and it won't be long before you'redecked out in a loud, colorful Hawaiian shirt and enjoying lifethe Old Hawaiian Way. Simply because the State of Hawaii iscomprised of islands, the ideal way to approach them is from thesea and the best way to see them is by this wonderful old cruiseship. Able to produce a maximum of 55,000 shaft horsepower at 150rpms, her steam turbines geared to twin screws are a sight tobehold. When she was new the INDEPENDENCE showed how powerfulthat is when she steamed at just over 26 knots on her trials offCape Cod. By international rules, when new, the INDEPENDENCE was theeleventh largest liner in the world and certainly one of thefastest. The big question was...would anyone care? For spoken intones of a flat declaratory to a shrill protest the cry "No onetravels in an American ship!" was heard in steamship agencies andsmart parties the world over. Experienced travelers and neophytesalike looked upon American ships with a bemused condescension,secure in the "knowledge" that in terms of food and service,those "Yankee" liners just couldn't produce - the foreign linerswere better. American ships had a severe image problem. Yet theAmerican twins INDEPENDENCE and her identical twin CONSTITUTIONsoon proved themselves extraordinarily popular, hostingglittering rosters of notables intent on sailing under the "Starsand Stripes". Movie producers were drawn to them. Cary Grant andDeborah Kerr starred in "An Affair to Remember" costarrinq theCONSTITUTION. After United States Lines stodgily rebuffed Desilustudios, American Export sent plenty of material and film footageof the twin liners to Hollywood. Who among us can ever forgetLucille Ball "landing" by helicopter on the after Bridge Deck ofthe CONSTITUTION? And yes...THIS is the INDEPENDENCE the agent onthe pier mentioned when he told a distraught Lucy that she couldget to Europe on the following sailing... So great was theirpopularity that in 1958 American Export Lines sent both ships formajor overhauls. Fitting additional First Class cabins, theforward ends of their superstructures were massively altered. Forall that, against the ANDREA DORIA and CRISTOFORO COLOMBO andlater the LEONARDO da VINCI and the superliners MICHELANGELO andRAFFAELLO on the "Sunny Southern Route", the American liners justcouldn't compete. The results of a projected trio of 20,000 ton express liners forthe Mediterranean route, these ships began to take shape as farback as 1940 when American Export Lines, Inc. planned for thefuture. It would be YEARS before any such ships were built andwhen they were, there were two, not three. And bucking anAmerican Export Line tradition, the two ships were not givennames beginning with "EX" but were instead named for historicU.S. Navy frigates. Had the intended third sister been built, shewould likely have been named CONSTELLATION. Asking for inputfrom many quarters, it is Gustavo Pulitzer, famed Italianinterior designer who should be given first initial credit formany of the pleasing touches in the ultimate form of theseclassic liners. Noted American industrial designer Henry Dreyfussin collaboration with the Bethlehem Shipbuilding Corporationdeserves credit as the designers of the INDEPENDENCE and hersister CONSTITUTION. With the help of mail contracts and buildingsubsidies to pay the $25,000,000 each ship cost (that's over $150million each, in TODAY's dollars!) two ships were laid down atBethlehem Steel Company's Quincy, Massachusetts yards at thevery end of the 1940's, the INDEPENDENCE on March 29, 1949, theCONSTITUTION on July 12th. Their plans included many eventualdefense and military needs so safety provisions, fire proofing andrapid convertibility to trooping requirements took first place inthe design of the pair. And the INDEPENDENCE is still a very safeship today! Debuting with a 53 day cruise to the Mediterranean, Red Sea andIndia in 1951, the INDEPENDENCE got into service before theItalian postwar liners came out and captured the cream of theItaly trade. And even had the competition been less, theINDEPENDENCE and CONSTITUTION would have been hard pressed tomeet the enormous costs of operating under the American flageither on their regular Atlantic service or on cruises throughthe Mediterranean or to the Caribbean. By the late 1960s theseAmerican liners were desperate for money and American ExportLines entered into an agreement with Diner's Club/Fugazy to jazzup the twin ships. Only the INDEPENDENCE was actually updated toappeal to a "mod" generation and when she appeared with Harlow'seyes peering out from her halo of a "mod" sunburst on her whitehull, eyes rolled in contempt. Before the ship lover knew it, sheand the CONSTITUTION were gone from our lives. Withdrawn by 1968,the CONSTITUTION went into idleness at Jacksonville, Floridafollowed a few months later by the INDEPENDENCE which was laid upat Baltimore with their fleet mate ATLANTIC. Reports of a sale ofone or both of the sisters to Chandris came to naught. A plan tooperate the INDEPENDENCE on charter by Wall Street Tours, aManhattan based travel company also went nowhere. Should theyfind buyers willing to operate them, they would be but shadows oftheir former selves. The ships were idle for years until 1974 when fabled Chineseshipowner C.Y. Tung came to their rescue. Buying the pair with anobligation to return them to the control of the United Statesgovernment in time of war, he had each ship's twin funnelsrepainted with his signature livery, a red chrysanthemum on buff.Prefacing each ship's name with "OCEANIC", he sent them to HongKong. Some work was found for the OCEANIC INDEPENDENCE but nonefor her sister which now rode at anchor in the shadow of VictoriaPeak. For a while in 1975 the OCEANIC INDEPENDENCE shuttledbetween Lisbon and Angola carrying refugees, mostly civiliansfleeing Angola to Portugal Lisbon. Then, despite several goodintentions, she was again retired and returned to lay up. When Matson and later Pacific Far East Line went out of thepassenger business leaving the piers at Aloha Tower bereft ofpassenger tonnage save the occasional cruise caller, C.Y. Tungsaw possibilities where others saw problems and investigated thepossibility of operating his beautiful OCEANIC INDEPENDENCE as acruise ship among the Hawaiian Islands. But since Congressthought to protect American ship owners and shipbuilders as earlyas 1886, any ship operating Hawaii cruises would have to haveAmerican registry. American ships sold abroad are ineligible toreturn to U.S. registry except in time of war. Though Americanbuilt, the ship was now registered abroad and THAT could havebeen a big problem for the proposed weekly cruises through theHawaiian islands. Unanimously approved by both the U.S. Senateand House of Representatives in 1979, an Act of Congress broughtthe OCEANIC INDEPENDENCE back under the Stars and Stripes andallowed American Hawaii Cruises to go into business. The pleasanttask of refurbishing the graceful vessel for modern cruisingbegan. Eliminating class distinctions, upgrading cabins on thelower decks and altering the decor to include the soft atmosphereof the Hawaiian Islands, the OCEANIC INDEPENDENCE was ready tobegin a new life. Wearing a traditional Hawaiian lei at her stemas she arrived off Honolulu for the first time, she paused offPearl Harbor long enough to drop a wreath in memory of Americanforces killed in the surprise attack there on December 7, 1941. But after that, at least since her maiden sailing on her 7 daycruise circuit of the major islands on June 21, 1980, the gentleHawaii of the tradewinds reigns supreme aboard this wonderfulship. In the meantime American Hawaii Cruises has changed handstwice and the newest owners, who also own the wonderfulMISSISSIPPI QUEEN, AMERICAN QUEEN and DELTA QUEEN decided toupgrade and substantially improve the INDEPENDENCE. In 1994 theship was withdrawn from service and sent to Newport NewsShipbuilding and Drydock Company where she was extensivelyrefitted and prepared to last another forty five years! Conceived to be an example of luxurious modernAmerican living at sea the INDEPENDENCE still offers relaxedelegance in a bright and airy modern decor reflecting the naturalbeauty and colors of Hawaii. The INDEPENDENCE has acres of deck space and both open andcovered promenades. The design of the ship includes a pair ofwings over the old Sea Isle Club, once the First Class pool. Fromthere you have an eaqle's view of the festivities on the afterdecks. It's also a great place to see and not be noticed...Justbeyond the former Sunlane Club, now called the Ohana Lounge isthe big swimming pool and its surrounding lido is the scene ofmany a party. The main public rooms are the semicircularCommodore's Terrace...aft on Kamaa'ina (formerly Promenade) Deckwhere evenings are welcomed with a cocktail and a tune from thetalented pianist. Next is the Hoi Hoi Showplace where sightlinesare mostly good and the efforts of the cruise staff and twoHawaiian dance troupes are shown during nightly shows.Centerpiece of the INDEPENDENCE's public rooms, though, is theKama'aina Lounge...newly thought out and opened up during herrecent refit...so it now extends to the floor to ceiling windowsof the former glass enclosed promenade. Tropical in decor it'sworth a visit if only to write a postcard home...if you can evenremember you had a life before you came to Hawaii. One deck below are the Ohana Lounge and the Ohana Buffet...theformer providing seating for people feasting from the buffet aswell as offering a venue for some late night entertainments. Waydown deep in the ship is a cinema while in spaces once occupiedby Tourist Class public rooms on Maui (formerly A) Deck are thegym and a conference center. There are generally two sittings at dinner, mostbreakfasts and lunches are served in open sittings. Down in the420 seat Hibiscus Dining Room on sailing night there's a buffet.The more intimate 110 seat Orchid Dining Room doesn't operate onSaturday night...it opens for breakfast on Sunday morning. "Aha!"you'll think if you are skeptical of American tonnage - the hotdogs. "There must be something fishy here...Is this an Americanship? This is a sumptuous set up and it looks good," you'llthink. That's what I thought the first time and every time I'vesailed since as I pile on enough shrimp, roast beef and assortedfoodstuffs to choke a pig. A steward brightly garbed in an Alohashirt will escort you to a table and your culinary adventurebegins. For a change I cannot say enough about the food in theINDEPENDENCE. Maybe it's because my expectations were low ormaybe because the food is so good...in fact the food is usuallybetter than good and I'll spill the beans...one feisty old lady,a Mrs. Gottrocks in her own right...and something of a cruiseship reviewer proclaimed the only cruise ship to serve betterfood than she ate on the INDEPENDENCE was the SEA GODDESS I, anaccolade I surely second.... You will eat so well aboard this ship I'd be surprised if you'reable to muster up the curiosity to investigate the midnightsnack. If the lunch buffet doesn't tempt you and the menu in the DiningRoom does, GO...even if you feel less than hunger pangs. Iremember sitting down and thinking "Drat!, foiled again! No HotDogs" - but for simple meals there are great burgers assembled asyou like them, a big sandwich and several choices of hot dishes. Every brochure in the business trumpets the praises of the shin'scuisines so loudly that few can really deliver. American HawaiiCruises has always underplayed its claims to wonderful foodthough the food aboard the INDEPENDENCE is a treat. Somewherebehind the scenes in this American operation must be a Jewish orItalian grandmother demanding that all hands be overfed! Underlining the contemporary American way of living, there was solittle cleavage between First and Cabin class spaces it seemedthat most cabins were interchangeable between the two. And therewas a lot of truth in that for 40% of the 1,003 berths in eachship were interchangeable among classes. Only 205 berths werepermanently graded First Class, 109 always Cabin Class and 258full time Tourist Class. That flexible passenger arrangement gaveAmerican Export Lines tremendous leeway in following marketdemands. Highlight of modern American living were cabinsconvertible to sitting rooms by day. Most cabins are still soequipped and that sofa you use in the afternoon is a verycomfortable bed - because it's not a pull out...the sofa back folds down to reveal a thick comfortable mattress. TheINDEPENDENCE is a one class ship now offering a dazzling 13different varieties of private quarters from tiny Category GBudget Cabins (both inside and outside available) to a CategoryAAA Superior Suite...Category D is the lowest grade for two lowerbeds but for this cruise...your cabin is not where you will wantto be. Take a look at an outside cabin on A deck forward. Decorated withHawaii in mind, it has a Hawaiian name as well as a number. It'sbig enough to sleep four comfortably and the round portholereminds you you are aboard ship. Once you unpack you will bepuzzled by the surfeit of storage space for there are enoughclosets for a dowager and enough drawers for an apothecary. What is small, though, is the shower...but that good Americanplumbing is happily in evidence. American Hawaii Cruises is very"INTO" Hawaii...so much so that one of the most popular employeesaboard ship is the KUMU, the Hawaiian story teller....whose jobit is to tell the visitor as much as possible about Hawaiianlore, customs and culture... Around twilight time on Saturdayevenings, passengers gather in the Hoi Hoi Showplace for aHawaiian Show, one show aboard ship I'm glad I saw. Thisextravaganza of Hawaiian music and hula dancing and memories ofthe "Aloha" that evening will remain with you long after theINDEPENDENCE stops sailing. With the full range of usual cruiseship activities enhanced by some like lei making and ukelelelessons apropos in these parts, it's not hard to imagine how mostpassengers spent their day at sea. I saw some at breakfast in theDining Room where the extraordinary personalities of friendlystaff broke the ice of a first morning at sea. I saw others atthe breakfast buffet while I was on my way to stock up withlogoed souvenirs in the ship's signature shop. But a visit to theNavigation bridge of THIS ship always gets me and I alwaysvisit...even if only for another look at the framed noticeinstructing the officer on watch to take the ship immediately tosea in the event of a nuclear attack. My favorite Hawaiian island is always the one I'm on and I thinkI'd like to keep with the INDEPENDENCE until I have done everyshore excursion the line offers... and at last count there are 56of them. Getting ready to board the INDEPENDENCE I grin like ahyena even before a lei is placed around my neck and I pause forthe obligatory mug shot cruise lines like to sell boardingpassengers. Even before sailing the INDEPENDENCE offers a lot ofthe Hawaii experience but for me one of the best is the moment ofdeparture on this unique American flag ocean liner. Once out ofthe harbor the ship turns to port and is soon off Waikiki. Sunday - It's not far from one island to the next but Sundays are spent at sea and for most of the day from nearly anywhere outon one of her 23,000 feet of open dock space, you can look outand see islands, Kahoolawe, Molokai, Lanai, Maui, depending uponthe circuitous route the Captain chooses to navigate. An activesort, I spent usually spend Sunday afternoons aboard theINDEPENDENCE in a deck chair outside the Surfrider Bar, hardlyable to pause later for some fresh popcorn. When Monday morning comes...be ready for a wonderful time onKauai, the Garden Island. There should be time for a drive out toHanalei Bay. If there is a prettier spot than that end of Kauai,its not on this planet. It's vaguely around the corner from theNa Pali coast, a formation of lushly covered steep cliffsshrouding pretty beaches accessed only by boat orhelicopter.Compelling is the word for the helicopter trip theline offers for a look at those cliffs which rise majesticallyfrom the sea. It's a toss up as to which is lovelier...Kauai orMaui but since the ship arrives at Kahului, Maui on Tuesday foran overnight call, you have plenty of time to check it out anddecide for yourself IF YOU CAN! Maui, so deservedly popular withvacationers, exudes a charm of her own. From the jumbled strandsof spaghetti paved into a road called the Hana highway, a 55 milecourse through landscape inordinately compelling to the majesticIao valley, Maui is a sensual delight. Never mind that AmericanHawaii brings a fabulously rousing Hawaiian show to entertainpassengers here. It's during the Maui call that American Hawaiioffers a shore excursion like no other. Uncommercial in theextreme, it's Tour 32 (at least it USED to be), not a trip forthe queasy or the debile. Leaving the ship's side at 3:30 AM,participants follow a tour leader and bike down the slopes fromthe summit of Mt. Haleakala, 10,000 feet above sea level.MAGNIFICENT! On Thursday the INDEPENDENCE calls at Hilo on the Big Island ofHawaii where you can pick up another rental car and drive it toAkaka Falls, catch another look at Volcano National Park, drivedown the Chain of Craters Road and maybe have lunch in town.(Whatever you do...DON'T bother with the buffet at VolcanoHouse...) To me it is near Hilo, sleepy, rainy little Hilo, wherethe air is gentlest and the breeze softest. Kona on the bright,dry side of this big island is the next port and the INDEPENDENCEanchors there on Friday mornings and the tender gives youflawless views of the ship as it pulls away, runs alongside andcuts across the liner's gently raking bows. Coffee plantations,macadamia nut farms and the Parker ranch are on this side of theBig Island. After the INDEPENDENCE clears Kona on Friday evening, my leiwent into the sea from the after deck. I know that it washedashore and will bring me back...A week in the INDEPENDENCE speedsby like an hour, drawing all to soon to a close. This graciousGRANDE DAME really does turn on its ear for all time must be thatabsurd old saw, "No one travels in an American ship" for here inthe waters of Hawaii the INDEPENDENCE is deservedly popular, anAmerican ship that wins the hearts of most who sails with her. The "who's who" of who has sailed in the INDEPENDENCEor CONSTITUTION at some point in the ship's career really doesread like "Who's Who" for so many names in that book have been onthe ships' passenger lists. It was President Reagan who happilysigned the bill to bring the CONSTITUTION back under Americanregistry. He was familiar with these ships and had been aboardthe INDEPENDENCE for a Governors' conference back in the 1960'swhen he was Governor of California. A framed photograph of himand Mrs. Reagan hangs in the ship's wheelhouse. It is said thatwhen he took the helm the ship veered slightly to the right... People demanding nonstop 24 hour a day loud action accompanied bypulsating bass may not enjoy a cruise in this ship (though I'd besurprised if there is ANYONE who doesn't enjoy a 7 nightINDEPENDENCE cruise). This ship is particularly popular withpeople over 40 who seem to enjoy the sock hop, pajama party andother events calculated to please us aging "boomers" but there isa lot here for everyone - from toddlers to great grandpa!. The first time I set out for Honolulu to takethis ship I hoped for the best and expected the worst. Visions ofplastic cups, paper plates and hot dogs, motel modern style andindifferent American service filled my dream track the nightbefore my first sailing in this ship. Well I needn't haveworried! That cruise was marvelous. Now, after a multi-milliondollar refit and plenty of attention to detail, the ship exudes awarm, friendly Hawaiian air. In a nutshell...this ship and her 7night Hawaii cruise is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. 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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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Portraits ...More hotel info Radisson Waikiki Prince Kuhio 2500 Kuhio Ave, Honolulu, HI US, 96815-3696 Newly Renovated Full Service 620 Room Deluxe HotelFeaturing Spectacular Ocean and Mountain Views -the HotelFeatures -Full Meeting and Banquet Facilities -TwoRestaurants -Lobby Bar -Pool Bar -Business Center-Fitness Room and ...More hotel info Renaissance Ilikai 1777 Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu Hotels, HI US, 96815 An oceanfront resort, the Renaissance Ilikai Waikiki Hotel is a classic deluxe property situated on the Ala Wai Yacht Marina at the edge of Waikiki on ...More hotel info Resortquest at the Executive Centre 1088 Bishop Street, Honolulu, Hawaii US, 96813 Designed to accommodate the discerning business traveler, this all suite hotel is ideally located in the center of Honolulu, just 10 mins from Honolulu ...More hotel info Resortquest at the Waikiki Banyan 201 Ohua Avenue, Honolulu, HI US, 96815 With the reputation as a child-friendly property, arriving ASTON kids receive a personal welcome with a colorful sand pail filled with surprises. Facilities ...More hotel info Resortquest Coconut Plaza Hotel 450 Lewers Street, Honolulu Hotels, HI US, 96815 Quaint boutique hotel situated in a neighborhood setting, reminiscent of Hawaiian plantation style homes. A short stroll to Waikiki Beach, shopping, dining ...More hotel info Resortquest Coral Reef Hotel 2299 Kuhio Avenue, Honolulu, Hawaii US, 96815 Recently renovated rooms and entire lobby redone in tropical surroundings. Centrally located to all the fun and next to the International Marketplace. ...More hotel info Resortquest Honolulu Prince 415 Nahua Avenue, Honolulu, HI US, 96815 The Honolulu Prince offers you superb value with a choice of spacious accommodations. Comfortably furnished guest rooms all having air conditioning, refrigerators ...More hotel info Resortquest Pacific Monarch 2427 Kuhio Ave, Honolulu Hotels, HI US, 96815 A rooftop jet spa and pool with panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean sets this property on top of the world. Execllent location near the beach and on the ...More hotel info Resortquest Waikiki Beach Hotel 2570 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, Hawaii US, 96815 The Aston Waikiki Beach Hotel will set Waikiki on fire with a $30 million renovation of the Hawaiian Waikiki Beach Hotel scheduled for completion by the ...More hotel info Resortquest Waikiki Beach Tower 2470 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI US, 96815 Overlooking Waikiki Beach, this sophisticated condominium is home to many affluent people from around the world! With just 2 enormous suites per tower; ...More hotel info Resortquest Waikiki Beachside 2452 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu Hotels, HI US, 96815 Overlooking Waikiki Beach, this boutique hotel is reminiscent of an early 20th century Hawaiian estate home with a privileged collection of fine antiques ...More hotel info Resortquest Waikiki Circle Hotel 2464 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, Hawaii US, 96815 Aston Waikiki Circle Hotel is a landmark overlooking the world's most famous beach. It is also an ideal location to enjoy nearby sights and attractions. ...More hotel info Resortquest Waikiki Joy Hotel 320 Lewers Street, Honolulu, HI US, 96815 Waikiki's premier boutique hotel in the heart of Waikiki Beach. Well appointed elegant suites and spacious hotel rooms with marble entry. Stereo system, ...More hotel info Resortquest Waikiki Sunset 229 Paoakalani Avenue, Honolulu Hotels, HI US, 96815 Experience island apartment living in a quiet neighborhood setting at this contemporary condominium. Extraordinary views of the ocean, mountains and the ...More hotel info Royal Garden at Waikiki 440 Olohana Street, Honolulu, Hawaii US, 96815 Welcome to the Royal Garden at Waikiki. Gracious and intimate best describe this lovely Waikiki garden hotel. From the moment you set foot in the rich ...More hotel info Sheraton Moana Surfrider 2365 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI US, 96815 One of two original hotels on Waikiki Beach Opened in 1901, Hotel has been restored to original turn-of-the-century grandeur. Oceanfront resort has 791 ...More hotel info Sheraton Princess Kaiulani 120 Kaiulani Ave, Honolulu Hotels, HI US, 96815 The Princess Kaiulani Hotel offers a wide range of accommodations to fit your needs and budget. Most of her 1,147 rooms feature lanais with ocean and mountain ...More hotel info Sheraton Waikiki 2255 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, Hawaii US, 96815 Centrally located on world-famous Waikiki Beach offering ocean front views from 70% of rooms. Known as the "Center of Entertainment" within Waikiki offering ...More hotel info The Park Shore Hotel 2586 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, HI US, 96815 You Really Can Vacation In One Of Waikiki Locations, With Spectacular Unobstructed Views, And The Best Of Waikiki All Around You. Rest Easy Knowing ...More hotel info The Royal Hawaiian 2259 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu Hotels, HI US, 96815 The Royal Hawaiian is an historic oceanfront luxury resort on Waikiki Beach offering 528 rooms, 54 which are non-smoking, and 49 suites. World famous "Pink ...More hotel info W Honolulu Diamond Head 2885 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, Hawaii US, 96815 Located at the foot of Diamond Head and Kapiolani Park, W Honolulu is an island retreat unlike any other. Our 48-room stylish hotel provides "W" service ...More hotel info Waikiki Beachcomber Hotel 2300 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, HI US, 96815 The Waikiki Beachcomber Hotel features a tradition of value and warm Hawaiian hospitality, in the heart of Waikiki. The hotel will delight you with the ...More hotel info Waikiki Grand Hotel 134 Kapahulu Ave, Honolulu Hotels, HI US, 96815 The Aston Waikiki Grand is the ideal location for visitors with recreation in mind. The hotel is just a half block from Waikiki's best swimming area and ...More hotel info Waikiki Marina Resort 1775 Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu, Hawaii US, 96815 Waikiki Marina Resort At the Ilikai is a 5-Star Resort Located At the Gateway of World Famous Waikiki Beach Overlooking the Ala Wai Yacht Harbor There ...More hotel info Waikiki Parc Hotel 2233 Helumoa Road, Honolulu, HI US, 96815 Sister to the Halekulani, Waikiki Parc Hotel offers both elegance and affordability. Superlative accommodations, including plush carpeting and custom rattan ...More hotel info Waikiki Sand Villa Hotel 2375 Ala Wai Blvd, Honolulu Hotels, HI US, 96815 No disco. No glitter. Just quiet charm on a small friendly scale. 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