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FeedCD Reviews: Waipuna and Uluwehi Guerrero
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Waipuna
Manao Pili
(Tropical Music Inc.)
Waipuna may be a new group, but there’s no shortage of experience on this CD. Kale Hannahs formerly played as a bassist with the award-winning group Alea, and Matthew Sproat won the 2003 Hawaii Island Falsetto Contest. The two also have a roster of local heavy hitters to call on, including John Cruz, Chino Montero and Aaron J. Salā. All that talent pays off; this is a seriously entertaining debut, with consistently strong performances. Recommended.
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Uluwehi Guerrero
Uluwehi Sings Na Mele Hula Aloha
(Kaulupono Music)
It’s been eight years since Guerrero’s last album, and the kumu hula and musician marks his return with a trip back through the “beloved hula songs” that inspired him in his career. Some are rarely recorded gems, others well-known standards. Guerrero does each one justice. It’s obvious he’s been living with these songs for years now, and his delicate voice keeps the mood light and relaxed throughout.
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Reader Comments:
uluwehi is such a fantastic performer
i have seen him in the maui mall and love all his recordings
japan knows how sweet his music is-
so it's good that the rest of the world is discovering him now ,too