8.18.2008 One Right Turn played their first show on the US Mainland Honolulu, Hawaii based One Right Turn (ORT) played their first show on the US Mainland at Stern Grove in San Francisco, California to over 10,000 people this past Sunday, August 10th. One Right Turn is comprised of Sisters Connie Cruz and Tiffa Cruz-Garza along with Tiffa's husband Imua Garza, formerly of the successful Island Rhythm group Opihi Pickers. One Right Turn's 30 minute set received lively audience response as they introduced the near capacity crowd to original songs from the four upcoming ORT CD's. "One Right Turn" - "Lean On My Shoulder" / "Connie" / "Tiffa" / "Imua" and a box set of all four CD's called "Ohana" will be in stores and online Tuesday, October 14th. "Imua, Connie & Tiffa have unique voices and styles of their own that when combined produce a fourth unique style, so we decided to release a group CD along with a solo CD by each member simultaneously." "I don't know of any other group having attempted this before, but with over 250 originals between the three members and the fun they were having in the studio it just made sense." - Warren Wyatt, President, WorldSound One Right Turn further wowed the Bay area crowd when they were joined on stage by famed Hawaiian singer-songwriter and brother / brother in law Ernie Cruz Jr. ORT was performing at Stern Grove in San Francisco as part of "One Hawaii" a historic gathering of groups from Hawaii that included Ernie Cruz & Kaukahi and was headlined by Na Leo Pilimehana. more info.. 6.20.2008 Na Leo still going strong after decades on stage WITH SO many local recording artists struggling for success, it's comforting to know some industry veterans are able to change with the times and still make a profit. The Brothers Cazimero are a good example. Robert and Roland accepted a lifetime achievement award this week at the 31st annual Na Hoku Hanohano Awards, but they aren't just sitting back and relaxing after more than three decades in the game. They just released a new album, "Destiny," and Robert starred in a recent documentary about his role as kumu hula with Halau Na Kamalei (check out my blog for a video interview with the Cazimeros). Na Leo is another group with no plans to retire anytime soon. After signing a distribution deal with Koch, the ladies are set to release their 19th studio album next week. "E Hula Mai Kakou" is due in stores (and iTunes) on Tuesday. The release marks the start of Na Leo's 25th anniversary celebration, which lasts until August 2009 and includes their most extensive U.S. mainland tour to date. With help from producer Shawn Pimental, the ladies have produced an instant classic for hula halau around the world. "E Hula Mai Kakou" features a number of original compositions, plus new material written by Puakea Nogelmeier, Violet Hughes and Kahauanu Lake. Na Leo will head for the mainland next week, with a pair of concerts scheduled in San Diego with Keali'i Reichel and Weldon Kekauoha before moving on to Los Angeles, Seattle and Las Vegas for the Fourth of July weekend. They'll be joined in Seattle and Vegas by Reichel, Ernie Cruz Jr. and Kaukahi. more info.. 6.13.2008 Na Leo's new Album E Hula Mai Kakou Na Leo's new album Available Exclusively on iTunes The Quote "Hula is the language of the heart, and therefore the heartbeat of the Hawaiian people," attributed to King David Kalakaua, captures the essence of Na Leo's latest recording as the trio returns to their original roots in Hawaiian music, presenting classic hula songs of yesteryear, along with brand-new originals. Listeners will be transported to a simpler time and place as Na Leo is accompanied by some of the best musicians of Hawaii's past and present such as Walter Kawaiaea, Shawn Ishimoto and Aron Sala. Several classic hula songs have been revitalized in this project: Relax in the hospitality of the Waterhouse estate on Kaua'i in Kipukai; Immerse yourself in the intoxicating scent of Pua Tuberose; Experience the vast beauty and majesty of the southernmost point of the United States as you journey along in Ka nani a'o Ka'u; Feel the power of a fathers love in the endearing composition Pua Mae'ole; smell the sea breeze and listen to the gentle call of the ocean in Pupu Hinuhinu; and hear the swish and watch the sway of cellophane skirts in our tribute to the 1940s in Do the Hula. more info.. 5.19.2008 A historic Hawaiian Music Gathering in Seattle! One Hawaii - A historic Hawaiian Music Gathering in Seattle! Saturday, July 5th at Seattle's Marymoor Park Amphitheater, WorldSound in association with Live Nation & The Lakeside Group presents One Hawaii - a Historic Gathering of Hawaii's top musical groups, performing together in Seattle for the very first time. One Hawaii features Keali'i Reichel, Hawaii's top selling touring act together with Na Leo, the most popular female group in the history of Hawaiian music. Both Keali'i Reichel and Na Leo have sold well over a million CD's and have sold out concert venues around the world. Also performing as part of One Hawaii is beloved Hawaiian singer / songwriter Ernie Cruz Jr, considered to be Hawaii's "Paul McCartney" and Kaukahi, winner of multiple Hoku Awards (Hawaiian Music Awards) including Group of the Year and Song of the Year for 2007. Additional performers include Grammy winner Bryan Kessler, original founder of the Hawaiian Style Band, Randy Aloya, bassist from Kalapana & Ben Vegas. The One Hawaii show will also include award winning Hula Dancers and additional special guests. On sale Saturday May 10 @ 9am at Ticketmaster.com, charge by phone 206-628-0888, and all ticketmaster outlets. For venue info, www.concertsatmarymoor.com "This is Seattle's first, and possibly last chance to see this much Hawaiian Music talent on one stage in one day", "For Pacific Islanders or anyone that loves Hawaii, this show is a must attend" - Warren Wyatt, President, WorldSound. 4.23.2008 Kaukahi lends a hand and a heart The members of musical group Kaukahi were eager to swing hammers, turn some screws and saw some wood. The four musicians and friends traveled to Waianae to volunteer their services at Habitat for Humanity Leeward Oahu's latest project. Problem was, there was no physical work to be done on the January day they set aside to build. So instead guitarist/vocalist Kawika Kahiapo and ukeleleist/vocalist Walt Keale, who are both pastors, led a blessing of the site of the future home for the Dung family. "We expected to get in our scrubs and do something that day," Kahiapo says. "But we did the blessing, shared a couple of songs, got to know the family." more info.. 4.22.2008 Kaukahi plays with Jack Johnson in Japan Kaukahi plays two concerts with Jack Johnson in front of 12,000+ fans in Japan, promoting their award winning debut CD "Life in These Islands". click the image to view the photo gallery more info.. 4.12.2008 Kaukahi in Shibuya Crossing, Tokyo, Japan Kaukahi walks through the famous Shibuya Crossing in Tokyo, Japan - the world's busiest pedestrian intersection on their way back from a live television appearance on the KTV nightly news. Kaukahi is in Japan opening for Jack Johnson and promoting their award winning debut CD "Life in These Islands". 10.29.2007 Na leo's Holiday Music Spectacular Na leo's Holiday Music Spectacular December 19th and 20th At the Hilton Hawaiian Village Coral Ballroom. With Special Guests Keali'i Reichel Willie K. Kaukahi Vili The Warrior The Shooting Stars Two spectacular nights featuring the best talent in Hawaiian Music history. Combined, these artists have earned nearly 50 Na Hoku Hanohano Awards and continue to entertain crowds not only in Hawaii, but around the World. These concerts are sure to be the hot ticket for the holiday season. more info.. 6.21.2007 Congratulations to Kaukahi! Kaukahi & the Kaukahi Ohana won four prestigious HOKU Awards (Hawaiian Grammys) in a live televised ceremony last night in Honolulu, Hawaii. Awards presented to Kaukahi included GROUP OF THE YEAR 2007! Additional HOKU's were awarded to Kaukahi and songwriter / member Kawika Kahiapo for SONG OF THE YEAR for title track of Kaukahi's debut alubm "LIFE IN THESE ISLANDS" as well as HOKU's to Dalen Kahiapo & WorldSound's Todd Schlosser as graphic designers for the artwork on LIFE IN THESE ISLANDS. Kawika Kahiapo also was awarded the Ki Ho'alu (Hawaiian Slack Key) HOKU. A very big night for Kaukahi, congratulations guys! 1.16.2007 New OneHawaii E-Greeting Aloha friends and family! We hope you had a wonderful holiday season, and this new year bring the promise of joy! We are still shaping up the new site, but would like to introduce you to our new e-greeting feature. Please check it out and send a friend Aloha! more info.. 12.7.2006 Welcome to OneHawaii Music Aloha and welcome to our new home on the Web. OneHawaii is a new record label strongly rooted in the Hawaiian Music community. With Hawaiian Legends Na Leo Pilimehana and new Hawaiian Super Group Kaukahi we are excited about our goal to send the world only the best music from Hawaii and the Pacific Region. In the spirit of the Hawaiian value of Kupono (honesty and fairness), OneHawaii Music aspires to be the most artist friendly record label ever created.