{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Hawaiian Concert Guide Show 695 - Mele Kalikimaka","description":"Hawaiian Concert Guide \u2013 Show 695 Mele Kalikimaka: No Snow Posting Date: January 2, 2026 This episode presents a Hawaiian-centered view of Christmas\u2014warm weather, \u02bbohana, \u02bbukulele-forward arrangements, modern island pop, cultural continuity, and local identity. The selections reflect how Christmas is lived and felt in Hawai\u02bbi and across the island diaspora, without reliance on winter imagery or snow.  Playlist &amp;amp; Show Notes (Original Order)  No Snow Anuhea \u2014 All Is Bright \u2014 4:08 Hawaiian Share: 1 of 6 \u2013 in the share Added \/ Played: 01\/02\/26 A declarative opening track that establishes the theme of the episode. \u201cNo Snow\u201d embraces a distinctly local Christmas experience\u2014sunshine, island rhythms, and a confident rejection of mainland winter clich\u00e9s.  The Ukulele Christmas Song Anuhea \u2014 All Is Bright \u2014 3:16 Hawaiian Share: 1 of 6 \u2013 in the share Added \/ Played: 01\/02\/26 Light, joyful, and \u02bbukulele-centered, this track reinforces the relaxed island tone of the show and highlights the instrument as a seasonal cultural anchor.  At Christmas Time (feat. Pure Heart) Jake Shimabukuro &amp;amp; Pure Heart \u2014 \u2019Tis the Season \u2014 4:00 Share: 4 of 13 Added \/ Played: 01\/02\/26 Rich harmonies from Pure Heart paired with Jake Shimabukuro\u2019s expressive \u02bbukulele evoke community singing traditions and the warmth of shared holiday gatherings.  This Christmas Jake Shimabukuro &amp;amp; Justin Kawika Young \u2014 \u2019Tis the Season \u2014 3:45 Share: 8 of 13 Added \/ Played: 01\/02\/26 A soulful, contemporary take on a familiar holiday standard, blending virtuoso \u02bbukulele work with modern Hawaiian vocal phrasing.  I\u2019ll Be Home for Christmas Raeatea Helm \u2014 I\u2019ll Be Home for Christmas \u2014 4:02 YouTube link A reflective, intimate performance centered on homecoming\u2014particularly resonant for island families spread across oceans and continents.  We Wish You a Merry Christmas Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain \u2014 2:14 YouTube link A playful, high-energy arrangement that highlights the \u02bbukulele\u2019s global reach while adding contrast and humor to the set.  Mele Kalikimaka Iam Tongi &amp;amp; Bing Crosby \u2014 Bing Crosby 75th Anniversary Edition \u2014 3:45 YouTube link (as provided) The centerpiece of the episode. This iconic song bridges generations, connecting a classic recording legacy with a modern Hawaiian voice and reaffirming the song\u2019s enduring cultural role.  Jingle Bell Rock Kala\u02bbe + Kalena + Kalikimaka 2024 \u2014 2:35 YouTube link A youthful, energetic island take on a rock-and-roll Christmas classic, injecting momentum and contemporary flair into the playlist.  We Are a Voice Kala\u02bbe + Kalena + Kalikimaka 2024 \u2014 4:17 YouTube link More than a holiday song, this track emphasizes unity, representation, and the role of the next generation in carrying culture forward.  Rapped in a Bow Kalani Pe\u02bba \u2014 Purple Hawaiian Christmas \u2014 3:19 Share from 2022 \u2014 2 of 11 A contemporary Christmas song grounded in Hawaiian identity, blending modern production with strong cultural presence.  Kanakaloka Kalani Pe\u02bba \u2014 Purple Hawaiian Christmas \u2014 2:33 Share from 2022 \u2014 9 of 11 A culturally rooted piece that deepens the emotional and linguistic range of the episode.   ","author_name":"Hawaiian Concert Guide","author_url":"http:\/\/www.hawaiianconcertguide.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/39604615\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/39604615"}