This duet album of Hawaiian music contains three instrumentals and ten vocals sung by Grammy® Award-winning Hawaiian Slack Key Master, George Kahumoku, Jr., playing 12-string guitar, combined with the exotic World Music rhythms of Bob Brozman playing slack key tunings on acoustic lap steel guitar. Four songs also feature the African sounds of Peter Burtt on 26-string kora and two other songs with Gordon Burt on violin. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Song List

1. Waikapu 4:40 2. Waikiki Hula 5:46 3. Ho'oipoipo O Wai'anapanapa 3:20 4. Kaua'i Beauty 6:08 5. Wai'alae 4:08 6. Meleana E 4:29 7. Waiulu 7:49 8. Lei 'Ohu 4:56 9. Ka Wailele 'O 'Akaka ('Akaka Falls) 7:23 10. He Punahele No 'Oe 4:06 11. Hilo Hanakahi 6:22 12. Different Mosquito 5:38 13. Na Ali'i (The Chiefs) 3:36 ________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Liner Notes

When George and Bob get together, it's usually to share music, food, and to relax in the pool or nearby ocean. When they play together, their music flows naturally like water from the mountains to the sea, sometimes placid, other times turbulent. Their music is indeed Kani Wai, like the sound of water. This collaboration is a celebration of their rare time together as both artists live whirlwind lives performing, teaching, traveling, and tending chickens when at home between tours. The idea for this duet album came about while touring the mainland for two years while George was based in Santa Cruz, California. Being in California made it possible to spend extra time at the Different Fur Recording Studio when Bob was home from his international touring schedule. Though their musical styles as soloists differ, magic happens when they play together. George ramps up for Bob, and Bob never plays so sweetly as when he plays with George.

George Kahumoku, Jr., a natural pioneer who experiments with new music and combinations, continues to honor his native Hawaiian roots and traditions. A graduate of Kamehameha Schools and of Oakland's California College of Arts and Crafts, he is famous for his musical compositions, artistic creations and educational contributions. Currently teaching at Lahainaluna High School, he also hosts an annual Slack Key Guitar and 'Ukulele Workshop on Maui. An artist and producer of the compilation album that won the 50th Annual Grammy Award for Best Hawaiian Music Album, he hosts the Wednesday night Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Concert Series on Maui (www.slackkey.com) and tours when time permits.

Bob Brozman is a prolific recording artist, producer, author, and ethnomusicologist. His work with musicians from around the world has marked him as both a virtuoso slide guitarist and as a pioneer in finding a common thread among global musical cultures. Bob's love for Hawaiian music stretches back four decades. Over the years, he has sought out and collected rare 78-rpm Hawaiian records from 1900-1935 and has produced numerous reissue compilations, helping to make new generations aware of this nearly lost era of music. His first recording collaboration was with the legendary Tau Moe family in Hawai'i; this work led the way to a host of other Hawaiian and global ethnic projects.

Guest kora artist, Peter Joseph Burtt, a drummer and student of African drum and folklore, has released two albums, TRAVELOGUE and SUNKEN FOREST. Upcoming releases include MOONBLIND and HAND TO MOUTH. A student of Ghanaian master drummer, Kwaku Daddy, he spent three years in Africa living and performing with traditional musicians in Zimbabwe, Ghana and Gambia. He continues to compose and perform in California playing the 26-string kora and mbira, or thumb piano.

Guest violinist, Gordon Burt, a music educator in the Colorado public school system, holds recording credits with musical notaries such as John Denver, John McEuen (Nitty Gritty Dirt Band) and Baxter Black and with the PBS series, "Spirit of Colorado." He continues to tour with regional favorites such as Chuck Pyle, John McEuen, Dakota Blonde and his original music group, "Windy Peak." Albums released include HEADIN' WEST, UPSIDASIUM! and WINDY PEAK.

INSTRUMENTS PLAYED ON THIS ALBUM

George: Taylor 12-string guitar and Rainsong 12-string guitar

Bob: Bear Creek Weissenborn 7-string acoustic, Hawaiian guitar, Bear Creek short scale Kona Hawaiian guitar, and baritone National tricone guitar

Peter: P. Burtt 26-string custom kora

Gordon: J. Lantzy violin based on Joshua Bell's Stradivarius

DEDICATION

This album is dedicated to George Winston and Dancing Cat Records who gave us the opportunity to make these recordings in the very special, easy going, and creative setting at Different Fur. Producer George Winston and engineer Howard Johnston, with theirrelaxed humor, George's discerning ear for untuned strings, and HoJo's gentle, professional manner always seemed to get the best out of us. Also, by coincidence, both of us met our wives, Nancy and Haley, at Dancing Cat - so an extra thanks to George Winston for that! We would also like to extend a special thank you to Kiope Raymond. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Song Notes

1. Waikapu - Words & Music by James Kahale (4:40) - Copyright © 1931 CHARLES E. KING MUSIC CO. All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission.

Recorded with George on Taylor 12-string in G Taro Patch tuning (D-G-D-G-B-D Efrom the lowest pitched string to the highest), and Bob on Bear Creek 7-string in G Taro Patch, with a low G on the 7th string.

2. Waikiki Hula - Written by Isaac Keola (5:46) - © 1929 (Renewed 1957) EMI MILLER CATALOG INC All Rights Reserved. International Copyright Secured. Used by Permission. Translation by Kamehameha Schools HSI

Recorded with George on Taylor 12-string in G Taro Patch, Bob on Bear Creek 7-string in G Taro Patch with the 7th string a low G, and Peter Burtt on kora tuned to G.

3. Ho'oipoipo O Wai'anapanapa (Courtship of Wai'anapanapa) - By George Kahumoku, Jr. (3:20)

Recorded with George on Taylor 12-string in G Taro Patch tuned down to F, and Bob on Bear Creek 7-string in G Taro Patch tuned up to B flat with a low B flat on the 7th string, playing in the key of F (7th position - key of D fingerings as if it were tuned to G).

4. Kaua'i Beauty - By Henry Wai'au (6:08)

Recorded with George on Taylor 12-string in G Taro Patch tuned down to E flat, and Bob on Bear Creek 7-string in G Taro Patch tuned up to B flat with a low B flat on the 7th string, playing in the key of E flat (5th position - key of C fingerings as if it were tuned to G). Violin accompaniment by Gordon Burt.

5. Wai'alae - By Mekia Kealakai (4:08) - Copyright © 1919 CHARLES E. KING MUSIC CO. All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission.

Recorded with George on Taylor 12-string in G Taro Patch, Bob on Bear Creek 7-string in G Taro Patch with the 7th string a low G, and Peter Burtt on kora tuned to G.

6. Meleana E - By Francis Samuel Ka'a'a (4:29)

Recorded with George on Taylor 12-string in G Taro Patch tuned down to F, and Bob on Bear Creek short scale in G Taro Patch tuned up to C and playing in F (4th position key of C fingerings as if it were tuned to G).

The composer wrote this song in the early twentieth century to honor his daughter, Maryann Ka'a'a Dias, who was of Hawaiian and Scandinavian descent. This spirited party song regained popularity in the 1950s due to Aunty Genoa Keawe.

7. Waiulu - By George Kaleiohi, Sr. (7:49)

Recorded with George on Taylor 12-string in G Taro Patch, Bob on Bear Creek 7-string in G Taro Patch, with a low G note on the 7th string, and Peter Burtt on kora tuned to G.

8. Lei 'Ohu - Written by Johnny Noble and George Akiu (4:56) - © 1930 (Renewed 1958) EMI MILLER CATALOG INC All Rights Reserved. International Copyright Secured. Used by Permission.

Recorded with George on Taylor 12-string in G Taro Patch tuned down to F, and Bob on Bear Creek short scale in G Taro Patch tuned up to C and playing in F (5th position, key of C fingerings as if it were tuned to G).

9. Ka Wailele 'O 'Akaka ('Akaka Falls) - Written by Helen Parker (7:23) - © 1934 (Renewed 1962) EMI MILLER CATALOG INC All Rights Reserved. International Copyright Secured. Used by Permission. Translation by Ka'eo Kawa'a

Recorded with George on Taylor 12-string in G Taro Patch, and Bob on Bear Creek 7-string in G Taro Patch, with a low G note on the 7th string. Violin accompaniment by Gordon Burt.

10. He Punahele No 'Oe - Written by Albert Poai Nahale'a (4:06) - © 1962 CRITERION MUSIC CORPORATION All rights reserved. Used by permission.

Recorded with George on Taylor 12-string in Drop C tuning (C-G-D-G-B-D) and Bob on Bear Creek Baby short scale in G Taro Patch tuned up to C.

11. Hilo Hanakahi - Words & Music by Keola Naumu (6:22) - Copyright © 1928 CHARLES E. KING MUSIC CO. All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission.

Recorded with George on Taylor 12-string in G Taro Patch, Bob on Bear Creek 7-string in G Taro Patch with the 7th string a low G, and Peter Burtt on kora tuned to G.

12. Different Mosquito - By George Kahumoku, Jr. (5:38)

Recorded with George on Taylor 12-string in G Taro Patch, and Bob on Bear Creek 7-string in G Taro Patch, with a low G on the 7th string.

13. Na Ali`i (The Chiefs) - By Samuel Kuahiwi (3:36)

Recorded with George on Rainsong 12-string in G Taro Patch tuned to F, and Bob on baritone National tricone in G Taro Patch tuned to F. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Credits

George Kahumoku, Jr. - vocals and 12-string slack key guitar

Bob Brozman - acoustic lap steel guitar

Peter Burtt - kora on Waikiki Hula, Wai'alae, Waiulu, Hilo Hanakahi

Gordon Burt - violin on Kaua'i Beauty, Ka Wailele 'O 'Akaka

Produced by: George Kahumoku, Jr., Bob Brozman, Lawrence Bryant and George Winston

Recorded by Howard Johnston with Justin Lieberman at Different Fur in December 2001 and by Lawrence Bryant at BryDesign

Engineered and Mastered by Lawrence Bryant at BryDesign

Liner Notes by Cynthia Bryant, George & Nancy Kahumoku, George Winston, and Haley S. Robertson

Design by Cynthia Bryant and Nancy Kahumoku

Layout by Sharlene Oshiro

Cover Photo by Shane Tegarden

Graphic Design by Daniel Ho

© 2009 Kealia Farms Record Company, PO Box 12804, Lahaina HI 96761 and Daniel Ho Creations, 914 Westwood Blvd. #813, Los Angeles, CA 90024

www.kahumoku.com www.bobbrozman.com www.danielho.com

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Record Label: Kealia Farms Record Company & Daniel Ho Creations

Release Date: July 15, 2009