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Amy Hanaiali‘i, Generation Hawai‘i, Hanaiali‘i Records
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Part of Hanaiali‘i’s genius has always been in the musical company she keeps, and producer Michael Ruff proves up to the challenge. He’s a talented composer, creating traditional, hummable melodies for Hanaiali‘i’s Hawaiian-language lyrics, and his production manages to be warm without being slick. The results are as good as anything in her award-winning catalog. “Anahaki,” Hanaiali‘i’s cheerful tale of love, deserves to be on repeat in your stereo, and “Napua” is a touching tribute to her grandmother, Jennie Napua Woodd.
Generation Hawai‘i is by and large a traditional Hawaiian music collection, but Hanaiali‘i nails a range of vocal styles: Hawaiian falsetto on “Rain Kilikilihune,” percussive Tahitian chanting on “Tahiti Nui” and jazz balladry on “In Hilo Town.”
BOTTOM LINE:
Generation Hawai‘i showcases one of Hawai‘i’s greatest musical artists at the top of her game.
“Rain Kilikilihune”
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“Anahaki”
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To purchase this album, please visit http://store.mountainapplecompany.com/Generation+Hawaii.
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