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Sunday, June 13,
2004
Honolulu Advertiser
ISLAND SOUNDS
By Wayne Harada
Advertiser Entertainment Editor
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"KEOKI KAHUMOKU" by Keoki Kahumoku; Daniel Ho Creations
Genre: Contemporary Hawaiian, ki ho'alu, 'ukulele and a hint
of blues.
Distinguishing notes: Keoki Kahumoku is one of his
generation's masters of the stroke and the voice. This
outing contains a mixture of his own creations ("Hunt'n
Brown Dog," "Aloha Sunday Stroll," "Take Dis An' Dat"),
which show off his wit and wonderment about Island living,
and some special interpretations of established favorites
such as Keola Beamer's "Real Old Style." Slack-key fans will
find joy in his "Slack Key Circle Song" and "Blues Slack
Key," which demonstrate his confidence and signify his
ability to take risks, fusing his Hawaiian roots with more
contemporary elements.
The outlook: This is Kahumoku's most enchanting endeavor
yet.
Our take: Kahumoku continues to develop, grow and impress. |
"I would like to thank everyone who has encouraged me over the years to continue performing and sharing Hawaiian music. Mahalo Ke Akua for giving me the opportunity to share this music, for blessing me with my wife, Nadine, and children, Aaron and Kellie-Ann. I would also like to thank my Dad and my Uncle Moses for paving the way, so that I now have this opportunity to perform all around the world. This album is dedicated to the future artists and students of Ki ho alu and ukulele."
-- Keoki Kahumoku |
