{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Hawaiian Concert Guide Show 692 - Whale Hoohoo","description":"Hawaiian Concert Guide \u2013 Episode 692 Release Date: October 17, 2025 Host: Piko Title: Whale Hoohoo Episode Summary In this episode of the Hawaiian Concert Guide, Piko takes listeners on a musical journey through contemporary Hawaiian mele, slack-key gems, and lush Exotica instrumentals. From heartfelt vocal collaborations to instrumental storytelling and a powerful closing chorus of \u201cHawai\u02bbi Aloha,\u201d Episode 692 celebrates how music keeps the spirit of the islands alive across oceans. Track List & Song Notes \u201cHo\u02bbom\u0101lamalama\u201d (feat. Stephen Inglis) \u2013 Kahiau Lam Ho \u2013 4:10 Album: Ho\u02bbom\u0101lamalama \u00b7 Hawaiian The title Ho\u02bbom\u0101lamalama can be translated as \u201cto enlighten\u201d or \u201cto bring light.\u201d In this track, Kahiau Lam Ho teams up with acclaimed musician Stephen Inglis to offer a song about healing, clarity, and renewal. Gentle, thoughtful vocals and a reflective arrangement give the piece a meditative quality, as if lifting the listener out of darkness and into understanding. \u201cThe One They Call Hawai\u02bbi\u201d \u2013 Kahiau Lam Ho \u2013 5:40 Album: Ho\u02bbom\u0101lamalama \u00b7 Hawaiian This song personifies Hawai\u02bbi as a beloved figure\u2014someone the singer speaks of with reverence and affection. The lyrics and feel of the track evoke pride in the land and its people, touching on themes of identity, stewardship, and belonging. It plays like a love song to the islands themselves, inviting listeners to reflect on what \u201cHawai\u02bbi\u201d means to them personally. \u201cKu\u02bbu Pili Oha\u201d \u2013 Kawika Kahiapo \u2013 3:44 Album: Ku\u02bbu Mana\u02bbo \u00b7 Hawaiian The phrase Ku\u02bbu Pili Oha can be understood as \u201cmy cherished closeness\u201d or \u201cbeloved companion.\u201d Kawika Kahiapo, known for his soulful slack-key guitar and warm vocals, offers a gentle, intimate mele that feels like a conversation between close hearts. It\u2019s the kind of song that could be sung quietly on a porch at sunset, filled with gratitude for the relationships that sustain us. \u201cOne Heart One Voice\u201d \u2013 Kawika Kahiapo \u2013 4:13 Album: Ku\u02bbu Mana\u02bbo \u00b7 Hawaiian \u201cOne Heart One Voice\u201d leans into themes of unity and shared purpose. Kahiapo\u2019s songwriting often carries messages of peace and responsibility, and this track is a call for people to stand together with aloha. It\u2019s an uplifting reminder that when we speak and act as one, even big challenges feel more manageable. \u201c\u02bbAnapau\u201d \u2013 Jerome Koko & Daniel Ho \u2013 2:39 Album: Makaha Sons Memoirs \u00b7 Hawaiian From a project reflecting on the legacy of the Makaha Sons, \u201c\u02bbAnapau\u201d is a lively, joyful piece that carries the spirit of classic Hawaiian group vocals into a new setting. Jerome Koko\u2019s connection to the original Makaha Sons material, paired with Daniel Ho\u2019s arranging and production touch, makes this track feel both nostalgic and freshly polished. It\u2019s easy to picture friends singing along at a backyard gathering. \u201cPoliahu\u201d \u2013 Jerome Koko & Daniel Ho \u2013 5:10 Album: Makaha Sons Memoirs \u00b7 Hawaiian \u201cPoliahu\u201d is a tribute to the snow goddess of Mauna Kea. The song\u2019s mood leans more contemplative and reverent, fitting for a mele about a powerful and enigmatic figure in Hawaiian tradition. Listeners can feel the chill and majesty of the mountain in the way the melody unfolds\u2014calm, spacious, and full of respect. \u201cManila\u201d \u2013 The Waitiki 7 \u2013 7:05 Album: Adventures in Paradise \u00b7 Exotica The Waitiki 7 are known for reviving and expanding the classic Exotica sound, and \u201cManila\u201d is a great example of their globe-trotting imagination. This instrumental piece conjures images of harbors, markets, and far-away ports of call. Rich textures and layered rhythms give it a cinematic feel that pairs perfectly with daydreams of travel. \u201cCraving\u201d \u2013 The Waitiki 7 \u2013 5:07 Album: Adventures in Paradise \u00b7 Exotica \u201cCraving\u201d leans into mood and atmosphere: it feels like a soundtrack for late-night conversations under tiki lights. The tune balances playful melodic lines with a slightly mysterious undercurrent, capturing that feeling of restless longing the title suggests. It\u2019s a reminder that Exotica can be both fun and emotionally evocative. \u201cI Can See Arkansas\u201d \u2013 Waipuna \u2013 4:52 Album: Mana\u02bbo Pili \u00b7 Hawaiian Waipuna blend Hawaiian roots with storytelling influences that reach beyond the islands. \u201cI Can See Arkansas\u201d plays with the idea of geographical distance and emotional closeness\u2014how memories and imagination can make a faraway place feel just within sight. It\u2019s a beautiful example of how Hawaiian artists connect local sensibilities with wider world experiences. \u201cOwl\u2019s Lullaby\u201d \u2013 Waipuna \u2013 3:15 Album: Mana\u02bbo Pili \u00b7 Hawaiian As the title suggests, \u201cOwl\u2019s Lullaby\u201d has a gentle, comforting quality. In Hawaiian culture, the pueo (owl) can be a protector and guardian, and this song carries that sense of watchful care. It\u2019s the kind of mele you could easily imagine as a bedtime favorite, soothing the end of the day with calm and grace. Mahalo for Listening Mahalo nui for joining Piko on this musical journey! Please support the featured artists by seeking out their albums, attending live shows when you can, and sharing their music with friends and family. Your listening helps keep Hawaiian music, language, and stories thriving for future generations. For past episodes, artist links, and more information, visit HawaiianConcertGuide.com. ","author_name":"Hawaiian Concert Guide","author_url":"http:\/\/www.hawaiianconcertguide.com","html":"