Putumayo Kids presents
Hawaiian Playground, a
lively collection that explores the playful side of Hawaii’s musical
offerings. With selections featuring the sounds of ukuleles, steel
guitars and harmonious vocals, this album is as colorful as the islands
which inspired it.
The Hawaiian people have inhabited the
islands for centuries and their traditional Polynesian heritage still
plays a key role in their music making today. Energetic performances
and exploration with unique instruments first helped the music gain
attention in the United States. Now, with an increased variety of
distinctive styles, the music of these islands has become recognized
and appreciated all over the world.
Hawaiian Playground is a truly family-friendly compilation. Children will love singing along to
Keali’i Reichel’s “Toad Song” and bouncing around to
Willie K’s
“Holoholo Ka’a” while parents might find themselves daydreaming about
escaping to these warm tropical islands to the classic Hawaiian
stylings of
Robi Kahakalau and
Raiatea. Songs from Hawaiian artists
Ehukai and
Imua
make us feel at home as they sing about their love and appreciation for
their island homes.The CD also includes tracks from mainland artists
who have incorporated Hawaiian sounds into their music. New York’s
The Moonlighters and
Joe McDermott of Texas encourage listeners to get away to the shady palms and sandy beaches of Hawaii. Two of Hawaii’s local fan favorites,
Justin Young and
Teresa Bright, round out this charming collection.
| 1. Right On - The Moonlighters
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2. Holoholo Ka'a - Willie K., Willie K.
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3. Moloka'i Slide - Ehukai
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4. Cockeyed Mayor of Kaunakakai - Teresa Bright
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5. Pule O'o - Justin Kawika Young
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6. Come to Hawaii - Joe McDermott
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7. Po La'ila'i - Raiatea
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8. Pi'i Mai Ka Nalu - Robi Kahakalau
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9. Local to the Max - Imua
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10. Toad Song - Keali'i Reichel
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