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Click NOTIFY ME and MELE.COM will email you automatically when any out of stock item is available for purchase. Click item title to view details of that item. Click artist name to view all items by that artist. Click NOTES on any item to view liner notes, etc. Items marked OUT OF PRINT are no longer available for purchase. You will need to shop at a retailer who specializes in used books, vinyl albums, etc. An excellent online source for used CDs (and vinyls) is GEMM.COM ANTHOLOGY - BEST OFTaken from earlier recordings, anthologies are collections of songs by one artist or one group. All the "Best of..." albums are in this category.Click on album title (or album cover) to view details of that recording. Click on artist name to view all recordings by that artist. BUDGET & SALEBudget-priced releases, and items marked down for special sale.Click on album title (or album cover) to view details of that recording. Click on artist name to view all recordings by that artist. CHANT - OLIChant (oli) albums includes recordings which primarily feature Hawaiian oli.Click on album title (or album cover) to view details of that recording. Click on artist name to view all recordings by that artist. CHILDREN - KEIKIItems in this category were produced primarily for children and their `ohana (family).Click on album title (or album cover) to view details of that recording. Click on artist name to view all recordings by that artist. CHRISTMASPrimarily Christmas carols.Click on album title (or album cover) to view details of that recording. Click on artist name to view all recordings by that artist. COMEDYThe items in this category present comedy -- from an island perspective.Click on album title (or album cover) to view details of that recording. Click on artist name to view all recordings by that artist. CONCERTSRecordings of concerts and other live performances.Click on album title (or album cover) to view details of that recording. Click on artist name to view all recordings by that artist. CONTEMPORARYMusic of today, as heard on radio stations throughout USA -- rock, pop, dancehall, jazz, hip-hop.Click on album title (or album cover) to view details of that recording. Click on artist name to view all recordings by that artist. COUNTRY - PANIOLOThis category features the country music of the Hawaiian cowboy (paniolo).Click on album title (or album cover) to view details of that recording. Click on artist name to view all recordings by that artist. DUO OR GROUPDuets, trios, choral groups, big bands...any recording by multiple artists.Click on album title (or album cover) to view details of that recording. Click on artist name to view all recordings by that artist. Use the SEARCH MELE.COM box (upper right corner of your screen) to search for specific artist, album, or song. Insert text, click GO, then follow instructions given. EXOTICAThis category is filled with that music heard in the tiki bar...just add a mai tai, and listen.Click on album title (or album cover) to view details of that recording. Click on artist name to view all recordings by that artist. FALSETTOThis category includes recordings which feature Hawaiian leo ki`eki`e (falsetto singing) -- both by male and female singers.Click on album title (or album cover) to view details of that recording. Click on artist name to view all recordings by that artist. FEMALE ARTISTSFeaturing the female musicians of Hawai`i.Click on album title (or album cover) to view details of that recording. Click on artist name to view all recordings by that artist. Use the SEARCH MELE.COM box (upper right corner of your screen) to search for specific artist, album, or song. Insert text, click GO, then follow instructions given. GOSPELWhether sung in English or Hawaiian, or a mix of both languages, these albums are spiritual in nature.Click on album title (or album cover) to view details of that recording. Click on artist name to view all recordings by that artist. HAPA HAOLEThe songs which -- although they may contain primarily English words -- are definitely songs about Hawai`i.Click on album title (or album cover) to view details of that recording. Click on artist name to view all recordings by that artist. HAWAIIANThese items contain primarily Hawaiian-language songs.Click on album title (or album cover) to view details of that recording. Click on artist name to view all recordings by that artist. Use the SEARCH MELE.COM box (upper right corner of your screen) to search for specific artist, album, or song. Insert text, click GO, then follow instructions given. HULAClick on item title (or cover) to view details. Click on artist name to view all items by that artist. HULA COMPETITIONClick on item title (or cover) to view details. Click on artist name to view all items by that artist. INSTRUMENTALThis includes `ukulele, slack key, and steel recordings which do not contain vocal elements.Click on item title (or cover) to view details of that item. Click on artist name to view all items by that artist. ISLAND CONTEMPORARYThis category contains music which is clearly related to the islands or island life but is not traditional Hawaiian or any of the other specific sub-genre of Hawaiian music. e.g. Honolulu City Lights is clearly about events and feelings Hawaiian, but is also an English language modern song.Click on item title (or cover) to view details of that item. Click on artist name to view all items by that artist. JUKEBOXThese are recordings which include such a wide variety of musical styles, they do not fit into just one genre.Click on item title (or cover) to view details of that item. Click on artist name to view all items by that artist. MALE ARTISTSThe male musicians of Hawai`i.Click on item title (or cover) to view details of that item. Click on artist name to view all items by that artist. Use the SEARCH MELE.COM box (upper right corner of your screen) to search for specific artist, album, or song. Insert text, click GO, then follow instructions given. MONARCHYMusic of/about the Hawaiian monarchy -- especially Queen Lili`uokalani.Click on item title (or cover) to view details of that item. Click on artist name to view all items by that artist. MUSICClick on item title (or cover) to view details of that item. Click on artist name to view all items by that artist. NA HOKU HANOHANOAlbums which have received a Na Hoku Hanohano award from the Hawai`i Academy of Recording Arts (HARA).View lists of the Award recipients from the two drop-down menus -- by category, or by year. Click NOTIFY ME and MELE.COM will email you automatically when any item is available for purchase. Click item title to view details of that item. Click artist name to view all items by that artist. Click NOTES on any item to view liner notes, etc. If you're not sure whether the item you want is out-of-print or not, use the Search Page . Items marked OUT OF PRINT are no longer available for purchase. NEW ARRIVALSPRE-ORDER NEW RELEASES -- items not yet released are now included on the NEW RELEASE page. RELEASE DATE IS NOTED BEHIND TITLE -- and is subject to possible change by the label/producer. Your entire order will be held until all advance-ordered items can be included. If you wish to have your advance order item(s) shipped separately, please submit each as a separate order. Click item title to view details of that item. Click artist name to view all items by that artist. Click NOTES on any item to view liner notes, etc. For alphabetical listings by musician(s), click MUSIC (above); click All Listings; the list will appear bottom-right of that page. Use the SEARCH MELE.COM box (upper right corner of your screen) to search for specific artist, album, or song. Insert text, click GO, then follow instructions given. These items are new to MELE.COM. Usually they are brand-new releases; sometimes they are items not previously available at MELE.COM; occasionally, they are re-releases of older material -- now available in upgraded CD format (from vinyl/cassette). Click the item for details. POLYNESIANMusic from Samoa, Tahiti and elsewhere in Polynesia. Click on item title (or cover) to view details of that item. Click on artist name to view all items by that artist. RAP & HIP-HOPLocal Hawai`i artists who record in the rap and hip-hop styleREGGAEFeaturing the reggae musicians from Hawai`i.Click on item title (or cover) to view details of that item. Click on artist name to view all items by that artist. SLACK KEY - KI HO`ALUWhen the Spanish and Mexican cowboys first came to Hawai`i in the 1830s, they brought their guitars. The Hawaiian paniolo (cowboys) soon learned to play -- but "slacked" the strings, to create a sound which is now uniquely, Hawaiian.Click on item title (or cover) to view details of that item. Click on artist name to view all items by that artist. SPOKEN WORDClick on item title (or cover) to view details of that item. Click on artist name to view all items by that artist. STEEL GUITARWith or without vocals, these albums feature the Hawaiian steel guitar.Click on item title (or cover) to view details of that item. Click on artist name to view all items by that artist. UKULELEWith or without vocals, these albums feature the `ukulele.Click on item title (or cover) to view details of that item. Click on artist name to view all items by that artist. VARIOUS ARTISTSUsually labeled as "By Various Artists", compilation CDs are by multiple artists who do not perform as a group, but rather each track features one or more of them.Albums which contain material taken from early recordings, have been noted as such. Click on album title (or album cover) to view details of that recording. Click on artist name to view all recordings by that artist. VINTAGEVintage Hawaiian music from days gone by.Click on item title (or cover) to view details of that item. Click on artist name to view all items by that artist. VideosBUDGET & SALEBudget-priced releases, and items marked down for special sale.Click on album title (or album cover) to view details of that recording. Click on artist name to view all recordings by that artist. CHANT - OLIChant (oli) albums includes recordings which primarily feature Hawaiian oli.Click on album title (or album cover) to view details of that recording. Click on artist name to view all recordings by that artist. CHILDREN - KEIKIItems in this category were produced primarily for children and their `ohana (family).Click on album title (or album cover) to view details of that recording. Click on artist name to view all recordings by that artist. CHRISTMASPrimarily Christmas carols.Click on album title (or album cover) to view details of that recording. Click on artist name to view all recordings by that artist. COMEDYThe items in this category present comedy -- from an island perspective.Click on album title (or album cover) to view details of that recording. Click on artist name to view all recordings by that artist. CONCERTSRecordings of concerts and other live performances.Click on album title (or album cover) to view details of that recording. Click on artist name to view all recordings by that artist. CONTEMPORARYMusic of today, as heard on radio stations throughout USA -- rock, pop, dancehall, jazz, hip-hop.Click on album title (or album cover) to view details of that recording. Click on artist name to view all recordings by that artist. COUNTRY - PANIOLOThis category features the country music of the Hawaiian cowboy (paniolo).Click on album title (or album cover) to view details of that recording. Click on artist name to view all recordings by that artist. DOCUMENTARYThe items in this category are documentary films -- of Hawaiian musicians, Hawaiian music, and/or hula.Click on item title (or cover) to view details of that item. Click on artist name to view all items by that artist. DUO OR GROUPDuets, trios, choral groups, big bands...any recording by multiple artists.Click on album title (or album cover) to view details of that recording. Click on artist name to view all recordings by that artist. Use the SEARCH MELE.COM box (upper right corner of your screen) to search for specific artist, album, or song. Insert text, click GO, then follow instructions given. FALSETTOThis category includes recordings which feature Hawaiian leo ki`eki`e (falsetto singing) -- both by male and female singers.Click on album title (or album cover) to view details of that recording. Click on artist name to view all recordings by that artist. FEMALE ARTISTSFeaturing the female musicians of Hawai`i.Click on album title (or album cover) to view details of that recording. Click on artist name to view all recordings by that artist. Use the SEARCH MELE.COM box (upper right corner of your screen) to search for specific artist, album, or song. Insert text, click GO, then follow instructions given. HAPA HAOLEThe songs which -- although they may contain primarily English words -- are definitely songs about Hawai`i.Click on album title (or album cover) to view details of that recording. Click on artist name to view all recordings by that artist. HAWAIIANThese items contain primarily Hawaiian-language songs.Click on album title (or album cover) to view details of that recording. Click on artist name to view all recordings by that artist. Use the SEARCH MELE.COM box (upper right corner of your screen) to search for specific artist, album, or song. Insert text, click GO, then follow instructions given. HULAClick on item title (or cover) to view details. Click on artist name to view all items by that artist. HULA COMPETITIONClick on item title (or cover) to view details. Click on artist name to view all items by that artist. INSTRUCTIONClick on item title (or cover) to view details of that item. Click on artist name to view all items by that artist. INSTRUMENTALThis includes `ukulele, slack key, and steel recordings which do not contain vocal elements.Click on item title (or cover) to view details of that item. Click on artist name to view all items by that artist. ISLAND CONTEMPORARYThis category contains music which is clearly related to the islands or island life but is not traditional Hawaiian or any of the other specific sub-genre of Hawaiian music. e.g. Honolulu City Lights is clearly about events and feelings Hawaiian, but is also an English language modern song.Click on item title (or cover) to view details of that item. Click on artist name to view all items by that artist. MALE ARTISTSThe male musicians of Hawai`i.Click on item title (or cover) to view details of that item. Click on artist name to view all items by that artist. Use the SEARCH MELE.COM box (upper right corner of your screen) to search for specific artist, album, or song. Insert text, click GO, then follow instructions given. MUSICClick on item title (or cover) to view details of that item. Click on artist name to view all items by that artist. NEW ARRIVALSPRE-ORDER NEW RELEASES -- items not yet released are now included on the NEW RELEASE page. RELEASE DATE IS NOTED BEHIND TITLE -- and is subject to possible change by the label/producer. Your entire order will be held until all advance-ordered items can be included. If you wish to have your advance order item(s) shipped separately, please submit each as a separate order. Click item title to view details of that item. Click artist name to view all items by that artist. Click NOTES on any item to view liner notes, etc. For alphabetical listings by musician(s), click MUSIC (above); click All Listings; the list will appear bottom-right of that page. Use the SEARCH MELE.COM box (upper right corner of your screen) to search for specific artist, album, or song. Insert text, click GO, then follow instructions given. These items are new to MELE.COM. Usually they are brand-new releases; sometimes they are items not previously available at MELE.COM; occasionally, they are re-releases of older material -- now available in upgraded CD format (from vinyl/cassette). Click the item for details. POLYNESIANMusic from Samoa, Tahiti and elsewhere in Polynesia. Click on item title (or cover) to view details of that item. Click on artist name to view all items by that artist. REGGAEFeaturing the reggae musicians from Hawai`i.Click on item title (or cover) to view details of that item. Click on artist name to view all items by that artist. SLACK KEY - KI HO`ALUWhen the Spanish and Mexican cowboys first came to Hawai`i in the 1830s, they brought their guitars. The Hawaiian paniolo (cowboys) soon learned to play -- but "slacked" the strings, to create a sound which is now uniquely, Hawaiian.Click on item title (or cover) to view details of that item. Click on artist name to view all items by that artist. STEEL GUITARWith or without vocals, these albums feature the Hawaiian steel guitar.Click on item title (or cover) to view details of that item. Click on artist name to view all items by that artist. UKULELEWith or without vocals, these albums feature the `ukulele.Click on item title (or cover) to view details of that item. Click on artist name to view all items by that artist. VARIOUS ARTISTSUsually labeled as "By Various Artists", compilation CDs are by multiple artists who do not perform as a group, but rather each track features one or more of them.Albums which contain material taken from early recordings, have been noted as such. Click on album title (or album cover) to view details of that recording. Click on artist name to view all recordings by that artist. VINTAGEVintage Hawaiian music from days gone by.Click on item title (or cover) to view details of that item. Click on artist name to view all items by that artist. ResourcesHalau Hula (Hula Schools)Submit Halau HulaConcerts and WorkshopsSubmit Concerts and WorkshopsHawaiian Lyrics LinksHawaiian Artist Links |
