Island Heritage Music is proud to welcome Lei Nahonoapi’ilani as a newly added album to our music Ohana. A revitalized collection of deeply rooted mele, Lei Nahonoapi’ilani is a conglomeration of Maui artists that have graciously come together to support Na Leo Kalele, West Maui’s Hawaiian immersion program.
The songbook, Lei Nahonoapi’ilani: Songs of West Maui, is a unique look at the stories of West Maui through the lyrics of Hawaiian mele and features a star studded cast of Maui’s entertainers such as: Amy Hanaiali’i – Gilliom , Josh Tatofi, Napua Greig, Kamaka Kukona, Uluwehi Guerrero, and so much more.
12 Tracks
1. Lei Nahonoapi’ilani (Project Kuleana) – Mima Apo
2. Ma’ema’e Lihau (Napua Greig) – Emma Kapena
3. Mauna Kahalawai (Josh Tatofi) – Victor Kala
4. Halona (Uluwehi Guerrero) – J. Elia
5. Lei Hiwahiwa (Iwalani Ho’omanawanui Apo) – Mima Apo
6. Eleile (Cody Pueo Pata) – Lizzie Achuck
7. Mahalo Lahaina (Mihana Souza) – Mary Kawena Pu Kui
8. Pili Palua (Amy Hanaiali’i Gilliom) – Traditional
9. Ka Wai ‘o Eleile (Carmen Hulu Lindsey) – Bill Ali’iloa Lincoln)
10. Lihi Wai o ‘Iao (Ikaika Blackburn) – Traditional / Nicholas Keali’i Lum
11. Aloha Lahaina (Kamaka Kukona) – Katherine Kamalukukui
12. Kamakawahine Duenas Maunakea
13. Malu ‘Ulu (Keali’i Reichel) – Traditional / Nicholas Keali’i Lum