2018 Na Hoku Hanohano Winner:
- Compilation Album of the Year
Na Mele Ukulele is a celebration of Polynesian culture expressed in 14 newly recorded Hawaiian contemporary and traditional ‘ukulele instrumentals. Also known as “the people’s instrument,” the ukulele’s influence on island music has remained a driving force as each generation passes along aloha for its unique sound, creating a musical legacy that many call the sound of Hawaii. This collection of Nā Hoku Hanohano and Hawaii Music Award winners and nominees, Herb Ohta Jr., Bryan Tolentino, Kawika Kahiapo, Benny Chong, Kalei Gamiao, Gordon Freitas, Hale Seabury, Charley Regua and Honoka & Azita are among the fourteen of Hawaii’s ukulele masters performing much-loved mele. Na Mele Ukulele is a captivating tribute to Hawaiiana of yesterday and today.
14 Tracks:
1. Hilo One - Florent Atem
2. 'O Kalena Kai - Shaun Reyes
3. Ka Leo O Ka Manu - Gordon Freitas
4. Ke Alaula - Charley Regua
5. Ke Kali Nei Au (The Hawaiian Wedding Song) - Herb Ohta Jr.
6. Silver Threads Among the Gold - Noah Campbell
7. Waiulu - Aaron Crowell
8. Oceans Away - Halehaku Seabury
9. Blue Hawaii - Benny Chong
10. Waialua Sky - Kalei Gamiao
11. Legend of the Rain - Bryan Tolentino
12. Lei No Ka'iulani - Kawika Kahiapo
13. Hawaiian Lullaby / Honolulu I'm Coming Back Again - Terry Brown
14. Do the Hula - Honoka & Azita
