{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Hawaiian Concert Guide Show 696 - Suno Suno","description":" Hawaiian Concert Guide \u2013 Show #696 Show #696 weaves together contemporary Hawaiian mele, masterful slack key guitar, a reverent royal prayer, and a playful detour into retro exotica\u2014then returns home with modern harmonies and a closing affirmation of identity. Detailed Playlist \u201cKaulana \u02bbo Maui\u201d \u2014 Kamalei Kawaa (1:20) Album: M\u0101naiakalani A short, vivid mele that celebrates the renown of Maui. Kamalei Kawaa opens the episode with a strong sense of place and cultural grounding, offering an inviting entry point into the show\u2019s island-centered storytelling. Despite its brief runtime, the track sets an intentional tone: rooted, respectful, and warmly personal. \u201cHawaiian Rainbow\u201d \u2014 Kahiau Lam Ho (2:50) Album: Ho\u02bbom\u0101lamalama Bright and uplifting, this track carries a message of hope and renewal. Kahiau Lam Ho\u2019s contemporary approach pairs accessible melody with a distinctly Hawaiian sensibility, making it a feel-good moment that still honors cultural continuity. The song\u2019s optimism complements the episode\u2019s opening theme of place and belonging. \u201cKona Moon\u201d \u2014 Kahiau Lam Ho (2:37) Album: Ho\u02bbom\u0101lamalama A mellow, romantic island-night reflection inspired by the Kona coast. The pacing and phrasing invite listeners into a quieter emotional space\u2014warm, intimate, and unhurried. Placed after \u201cHawaiian Rainbow,\u201d it shifts the mood from celebratory brightness to a more contemplative evening glow. \u201cEast Side Slack Key\u201d \u2014 Kawika Kahiapo (4:01) Album: Ku\u02bbu Mana\u02bbo A standout instrumental showcasing the depth of k\u012b h\u014d\u2018alu (slack key guitar). Kawika Kahiapo\u2019s touch is both precise and expressive, balancing rhythmic drive with open, resonant harmony. This track provides a spacious listening moment\u2014ideal for appreciating the nuance and tradition embedded in Hawaiian guitar craft. \u201cNani Wale Kualoa\u201d \u2014 Kawika Kahiapo (3:53) Album: Ku\u02bbu Mana\u02bbo A musical love letter to Kualoa\u2014its beauty, presence, and sense of mana. The melody and phrasing feel place-centered and reverent, continuing the episode\u2019s theme of honoring specific landscapes through sound. The pairing with \u201cEast Side Slack Key\u201d creates a strong mid-show slack key feature block. \u201cQueen\u2019s Prayer\u201d \u2014 Jerome Koko, Daniel Ho & Tia Carrere (3:28) Album: Makaha Sons Memoirs A deeply reverent rendition of Queen Lili\u02bbuokalani\u2019s prayer, offered with restraint and respect. The arrangement emphasizes reflection and spiritual gravity rather than ornamentation, allowing the message and history to remain central. This performance serves as a meaningful cultural anchor in the episode\u2014devotional, dignified, and moving. \u201cNed\u2019s Redemption\u201d \u2014 The Waitiki 7 (1:17) Album: Adventures In Paradise A brief, cinematic exotica vignette\u2014playful and atmosphere-driven. Positioned after \u201cQueen\u2019s Prayer,\u201d it functions as a palate cleanser: a quick tonal pivot that keeps the episode dynamic while still staying within an island-adjacent musical universe. \u201cSacha-Cha\u201d \u2014 The Waitiki 7 (2:35) Album: Adventures In Paradise Upbeat and retro, this track leans into classic lounge\/exotica energy with rhythmic flair. It\u2019s a lighthearted interlude that adds variety and fun\u2014an intentional shift that refreshes the ear before the program returns to contemporary Hawaiian songwriting and harmony. \u201cHome\u201d \u2014 Waipuna (4:22) Album: Mana\u02bbo Pili A heartfelt modern Hawaiian composition centered on belonging and emotional roots. Waipuna\u2019s polished harmonies and contemporary production create a sense of welcome and familiarity\u2014bringing the episode back from the playful exotica detour into a grounded, lyric-forward Hawaiian space. \u201cE Ku Kanaka\u201d \u2014 Ho\u02bbokena (4:57) Album: Ho\u02bbokena 5 A powerful closing statement affirming identity, pride, and perseverance. Ho\u02bbokena\u2019s folk-rooted approach and steady drive make this a resonant finale\u2014leaving listeners with a strong sense of purpose and cultural continuity. A fitting conclusion to an episode built around place, heritage, and the living voice of Hawaiian music today. Episode Summary Show #696 moves from place-based mele and contemporary Hawaiian songwriting into a featured slack key set, pauses for a reverent royal prayer, and then takes a playful side-trip through exotica\u2014before returning \u201cHome\u201d and closing with a bold affirmation in \u201cE Ku Kanaka.\u201d A complete listen that reflects both the roots and the range of Hawaiian and island-influenced music. ","author_name":"Hawaiian Concert Guide","author_url":"http:\/\/www.hawaiianconcertguide.com","html":"