Song List ...

1. Ka�ea Ahi Kahului (Palani Vaughan) - 2. Green Rose Hula (John Almeida) - 3. Pu�euanahulu (David Alapai) - 4. Hi�eilawe (Traditional) - 5. �eEkolu Mea Nui (Robert K. Nawahine) - 6. Taro Patch Twist (Lehua Heine) - 7. Hale Olu (George Kahumoku, Jr.) - 8. Wai�ealae (Mekia Kealaka�ei) - 9. Manu �eO�eo (Traditional) - 10. Rise & Shine (Keoki Kahumoku) - 11. He Pumehana I Ku�eu Poli (George Kahumoku, Jr.) - 12. E Aloha Mai (Traditional)

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Keoki's Notes ...

Kahumoku in Hawaiian means �gPriest of the Island.�h It must be in my blood, as it has always been my passion to farm, hunt and care for the �eaina, or land. Music has also been an important part of the Kahumoku family, passed on to me by my grandparents, parents, uncles, aunties, and cousins. I�fve always been thankful for these gifts, but never so thankful as I am today. As the �eaina has nourished my �eohana with �gono grindz�h and �ggood fun,�h music has nourished my soul and supported our family.

Until recently, I treated music like a hobby. I was never really sure how to make a living out of it. Then the signs came. I wasn�ft part of just one Grammy-winning Hawaiian Music CD, but TWO! This should have been a big hint to concentrate more on the music, but I didn�ft do much about it. The most humbling experience, though, happened one night as I was doing my part in tending to the �eaina. As I was skinning a pua�ea (pig) I caught earlier that week, I slit my right hand and severed most of my fingers. It scared everyone, including me! Would I still be able to use my hand? Would I fully recover? Months have passed and the movement and feeling in my middle three fingers is slowly returning. It puts things into perspective when I think about how close I came to losing my fingers completely.

I recorded this album with Daniel right after we won Hawai�ei�fs second Grammy. It was before my pig-skinning accident, and I played the songs with a renewed determination to make music a priority. As my hand continues to heal, I can only hope that I will be able to play guitar the way that I used to--and better. The �eaina will always be mine to malama, or care for. But most important is the music, for which I am now so eternally grateful.

aloha, Keoki �gLiko�h Kahumoku

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Credits ...

Keoki Kahumoku - Hawaiian slack key guitar & vocals

Daniel Ho - recording, mixing, mastering, & graphic design

Lydia Miyashiro - photography & graphic layout