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About the CD
You may know Tia for her roles in the blockbuster films True Lies, Wayne’s World
and Rising Sun alongside such luminaries as Arnold Schwarzenneger, Mike Myers,
Sean Connery, and Wesley Snipes or as the voice of Nani, Lilo’s sister
in the Disney hit Lilo and Stitch. Maybe from her kicking up her heels on ABC’s Dancing with the Stars.
But you will certainly be amazed and delighted to share in Tia’s newest project— Hawaiiana, her
album of classic Hawaiian music.
Music has always been Tia’s passion ever since she was a child. Reuniting with high school friend, two-time Grammy Award
winner Daniel Ho, they have created a record of unsurpassed
beauty. Each track features Tia’s pristine vocals accompanied by solo slack key guitar or ‘ukulele. Please enjoy the simplicity
and soulfulness of Hawaiiana.
"Music has always been a part of my family. My maternal grandmother sang harmony with her sisters on Hawaiian radio during
WWII. My paternal grandfather, although a lawyer by trade, wrote love songs in his spare time. Every family gathering was like a homegrown
talent show. Anyone who could sing or play an instrument would be expected to share their talent with all that were present. So here I
am to share some of my favorite songs from the place I was born and raised and long to return to, Hawai‘i."
"The best part about recording this album is singing traditional songs to my baby daughter. Her face just lights up at the
melodies and some of the lyrics just make her giggle."
"There’s a special feeling you get whenever you visit Hawai‘i. Everything slows down just enough so that you can
savor each moment. I hope this music reminds you even a little bit of that feeling. I know I felt it as I sang these beautiful
songs."
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