World Wide Waves 4/26 Playlist & Replay
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This morning on WORLD WIDE WAVES, we explore the rich traditions of Hawaiian music—sounds shaped by land, language, history, and deep cultural memory. From ancient chant to modern interpretations, this music carries stories that continue to resonate across continents and generations.
A special “Mahalo” to DJ Madame B, for allowing me to guest-host today’s show.
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-Webley Edwards, Al Keola “Hawaiian War Chant”
-The Rose Ensemble “Ku’ Pua i Paokalani” Nā Mele Hawai’i: A Rediscovery of Hawaiian Vocal Music
-The Rose Ensemble with Tim O’Brien “Mamolokama La” Nā Mele Hawai’i: A Rediscovery of Hawaiian Vocal Music
-Marlene Sai “Kaulana Na Pua” (c. Eleanor Kekoaohiwaikalani Wright Prendergast) Kainoa, 1959
-Marlon Williams and Lorde “Kahora Manu E”
-Raiatea Holm “He Mele Lahui Hawaii”
-Webley Edwards “Hawaii Calls” (1954)
-Gabby Pahinui “Ka Makani Ka”ili Aloha” from The Descendants (directed by Alexander Payne), 2001 **
Kī hō’alu (Slack-key Guitar)
– Emily Kauʻi Zuttermeister “Prayer Chants 1” The Musics of Hawaii’i (1989)
– Gabby Pahinui “Hi’ Ilawe” from The Descendants
– Interview Dave Guard with Gabby Pahinui Pure Gabby 1978
– Keola Beamer “Kelena Kai” Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Masters, 1995
– Stephen Inglis “Ripple” (J Gracia/R Hunter) Cut the Dead Some Slack, 2020
– Hapa “Justin’s Lullabye” Hapa (1992)
– Dialogue from the film Whale Rider 2002
– Lisa Gerard “Waka in the Sky” (from the film Whale Rider)
– Actress Keisha Castle-Hughes as “Paikeia” from the film Whale Rider 2002
Aloha ‘Oe
– Israel “Iz” Kamakawiwo’ole “Hawaii 78” Facing Future, 1998
– Rufus Wainwright “Kaulana Na Pua” Folkocracy, 2023
– “Aloha ‘Oe” from the film Lilo and Stitch (originally composed by Queen Liliʻuokalania)
– The Rose Ensemble “Aloha ‘Oe” Nā Mele Hawai’i: A Rediscovery of Hawaiian Vocal Music
– Keola Beamer “Kaulana Na Pua” Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Masters, 1995
Steel Guitar Masters
– Sol Hoopi “Hula Girl” Hawaiian Steel Guitar Classics (1927-1938)
– Sol Hoopi “Palolo 1” Hawaiian Steel Guitar Classics (1927-1938)
– Roy Smeck “Indiana March” Hawaiian Steel Guitar Classics (1927-1938)
– Sam Ku West “Hawaiian Hula Blues” Hawaiian Steel Guitar Classics (1927-1938)
– Santo and Johnny “Sleepwalk” 1958 (composed by Santo and Johnny Farina, with their mother, Ann Farina)
– Makana “Deep in an Ancient Hawaiin Forest” from The Descendants
– Taj Mahal “Sacred Island (Muku La’a)” Sacred Island 1998
– Raiatea Holm “Old Plantation” (“Kuʻu Home”) m. David Nape
– Country Comfort “Easy With You” (Gates) We Are the Children 1975
– Country Comfort “Sun Lite, Moon Lite” We Are the Children 1975
Exotica with Bing
– Martin Denny “Hawaiian War Chant” Quiet Village – The Exotic Sounds of Martin Denny, 1959
– Leo Addeo & Orchestra “Bali Ha’i” (Rogers & Hammerstein) James Michener’s Favorite Music of the South Sea Islands
– Arthur Lyman “Bautiful” Taboo 2, 1960
– Bing Crosby (with Lani McIntire and His Hawaiians) “Sweet Leilani” Blue Hawaii 1937
Closing / “Aloha ‘oe”
– The Wellington International Ukelele Orchestra “Hoki Mai” (trad) The Heartbreak EP 2008
– Israel “Iz” Kamakawiwo’ole Medley “Over the Rainbow/Wonderful World” Ka ʻAnoʻi, 1990
“Mahalo” for being part of World Wide Waves today.