Hawaiian Christmas Tradewinds Records help with info - Tiki Music

T tigertail777 Member Oregon Joined: Nov 25, 2004 Posts: 679	T tigertail777 Posted posted on Sun, Jul 31, 2011 3:28 PM I have a record album that my folks got when my dad was in the Navy and we were living in Honolulu called "Hawaiian Christmas" by Tradewinds Records. I dearly love this album it gets played every single Christmas, it would not be Christmas without it. But I have wondered for years if the artists on it recorded any other records? I love their melodic voices, and the music arrangements are incredible. Does anyone know anything about any of these artists, or maybe some more information on the record label? I would love to track down more albums in the same vein as this one it is a absolute childhood favorite. Copy might be a bit small to read for the artist section it reads: "Noelani Kanoho Mahoe with the Leo Nahenahe Singers (Lynette Kaopuiki Paglinawan, Moa Noelani Teves, Ethelynne Kaleimokihana Teves), backed by Harold Hakuole (bass guitar), Francis Hookano, (vibes), Albert Kaaliau (guitar), Clarence Hohu (drums), and Leland Isaacs (slack key guitar). Hawaiians and their music are like ham and eggs or pig and poi- inseparable. Not only that, an awfully lot of them are awfully good. And many of the very good have a disarmingly casual attitude about this talent. They may, or may not use it professionally though quite often they are "sometime" professionals. Such are the music-makers of this album. Only Francis Hookano is a full time professional musician. All are top notch musicians. The Leo Nahenahe Singers easily combine various occupations and their music with being "just housewives". Exuding Hawaiian charm and casual air, they are recognized as being among the most excellent of small vocal groups in Hawaii. Their recordings are featured at Bishop Museum and University of Hawaii as they are appreciated for their authentic approach to Hawaiian music and their vocal clarity and precision. And musical arranger for the album, Harold Hakuole, is very special. His imagination relentlessly lively; his "ear" unusually keen; his way with people something of a rarity. Here he plays the electric bass guitar. And at other times piano, string bass, and a goodly number of other instruments. He ranks among the top steel guitarists of Hawaii. Still, to Harold, as to all of the boys and girls, music is mainly for happiness--Christmas and year around."

I have a record album that my folks got when my dad was in the Navy and we were living in Honolulu called "Hawaiian Christmas" by Tradewinds Records. I dearly love this album it gets played every single Christmas, it would not be Christmas without it. But I have wondered for years if the artists on it recorded any other records? I love their melodic voices, and the music arrangements are incredible. Does anyone know anything about any of these artists, or maybe some more information on the record label? I would love to track down more albums in the same vein as this one it is a absolute childhood favorite.

Copy might be a bit small to read for the artist section it reads:

"Noelani Kanoho Mahoe with the Leo Nahenahe Singers (Lynette Kaopuiki Paglinawan, Moa Noelani Teves, Ethelynne Kaleimokihana Teves), backed by Harold Hakuole (bass guitar), Francis Hookano, (vibes), Albert Kaaliau (guitar), Clarence Hohu (drums), and Leland Isaacs (slack key guitar). Hawaiians and their music are like ham and eggs or pig and poi- inseparable. Not only that, an awfully lot of them are awfully good. And many of the very good have a disarmingly casual attitude about this talent. They may, or may not use it professionally though quite often they are "sometime" professionals. Such are the music-makers of this album. Only Francis Hookano is a full time professional musician. All are top notch musicians. The Leo Nahenahe Singers easily combine various occupations and their music with being "just housewives". Exuding Hawaiian charm and casual air, they are recognized as being among the most excellent of small vocal groups in Hawaii. Their recordings are featured at Bishop Museum and University of Hawaii as they are appreciated for their authentic approach to Hawaiian music and their vocal clarity and precision. And musical arranger for the album, Harold Hakuole, is very special. His imagination relentlessly lively; his "ear" unusually keen; his way with people something of a rarity. Here he plays the electric bass guitar. And at other times piano, string bass, and a goodly number of other instruments. He ranks among the top steel guitarists of Hawaii. Still, to Harold, as to all of the boys and girls, music is mainly for happiness--Christmas and year around."

Post #600138 by tigertail777 on Sun, Jul 31, 2011 3:28 PM