Music From Molokai!

Old Style V - Passage to Pono

"Most locals possess an aumakua, or ancestral guardian spirit such as a shark, turtle or lizard. However, Lono, one of Molokai's most celebrated musicians, sings his own tune when it comes to aumakua: instead of an animal spirit, Lono gives reverence to the famed musicians who defined old-style Hawaiian music." - The Molokai Dispatch

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Old Style IV - Great Moloka'i, child of the Goddess Hina

Lonomusic now brings to you Old Style IV, Great Molokai, child of the Goddess Hina. With the guidance of Akua, na aumakua, na kupuna, our inspirations and the friendly people of Molokai, lonomusic shares with you their mana'o. This music is full of the ancient legends, myths, stories, tributes and everyday life. Lonomusic continues to perpetuate the
"folk music" of Hawaii in the traditional tones of old Hawaii, mindful of John Almeida, Aunty Genoa Keawe, Gabby Pahinui, Atta Isaacs, Moe Keale, Joe Gang Kupahu, Izrael Kamakawiwo'ole, Eddie Kamae, Keola Beamer.

This is original music from Molokai!
You cannot find it anywhere else.

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Old Style III - Imua Kakou

This cd is a Moloka'i original. All the songs were written by lonomusic except for tracks 4 and 15 which are traditional. From the first song "E Hele Pohaku" throughout the cd to "Oli E" it is packed with the writings of Moloka'i. (words and translations are included) Songs about the myths, legends, places and people of Moloka'i. The cd is packed with what is known throughout these islands as "Mana".

Lono plays all the instruments and sings all the songs. There is one track that is about the soverign land located on the island of 'Oahu (Nu'uanu) where the Hawaiian royalty rest. An honorary song to William "Kaihe'ekai Maioho" who's family has been intrusted with the caring of the Hawaiian monarch. Another track to "Nanahoa" or the "Phallic Rock" titled Botonui" located at the Kalaupapa lookout. The music is friendly and characteristic. It is the folk music of Hawai'i truely being continued for the past generations and the future generations.

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Old Style II

You will enjoy the music of yesteryear with Lono’s style of today. The first track, a symphony of conch, is a ceremonial welcome or invitation to come and listen. Much of the musics’ melodies are kept as they were written. Lono’s includes his own signature style on Ana Pau La and Holoholo Ka’a. Hola 'e pae, a song recorded by Aunty Genoa Keawe, is introduced as never been done before. I’d Climb the Highest Mountain is an old time favorite that has rekindled the memories of all the kupuna in their youth. Ukulele, Lono's original, features a young man, Kaihoku Lee-Tolentino, Kui Lee's grandson. In Kila Kila Na Rougrider, Lono again shares his version in vocals and ukulele skills on his 8 string Kamaka Ukulele. Enjoy! read more...

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Old Style

Tribute to the "Folk music of Hawaii". With the blessings of our Kupuna we have not forgotten those who's music have been push to the side on our local airways. They are the fans of this music. There is no jawaiian or contemporary music. It is "Traditional Hawaiian Music". Back to the old style music. A thank you to Steve Siegfried and his cast of contemporaries who brought this music to us years ago. From the pages of "The Sons Of Hawaii", Gabby, Moe Keale, Sonny Chillingworth, Joe gang, Atta Isaacs, Eddie Kamae, etc." (Since we're giving names... Skippy, Israel and Dennis.)

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