Hawaiian Playground's ukuleles, slide guitars,
amusing lyrics and enchanting voices
will charm children and adults alikeEdited by Madelyn Miller, the TravelLady Hawaiian Playground, is a lively collection that explores the playful side of Hawaii's musical offerings. With selections featuring the sounds of ukuleles, steel guitars and harmonious vocals, Putumayo Kids newest CD album is as colorful as the islands which inspired it.
T he Hawaiian people have inhabited the islands for centuries and their traditional Polynesian heritage still plays a key role in their music making today. Energetic performances and exploration with unique instruments first helped the music gain attention in the United States. Now, with an increased variety of distinctive styles, the music of these islands has become recognized and appreciated all over the world.
Hawaiian Playground is a true family-friendly collection. Children will love singing along to Keali Reichel's "Toad Song" and bouncing around to Willie K's "Holoholo Ka'a" while parents might find themselves daydreaming about escaping to these warm tropical islands to the classic Hawaiian stylings of Robi Kahakalau and Raiatea. Songs from Hawaiian artists Ehukai and Imua make us feel at home as they sing about their love and appreciation for their island homes. The lively collection also includes tracks from mainland artists that have incorporated Hawaiian sounds into their music. New York's Moonlighters and Joe McDermott of Texas encourage listeners to get away to the shady palms and sandy beaches of Hawaii. Two of Hawaii's rising stars, Justin Young and Teresa Bright round out this playful collection.
A portion of Putumayo's proceeds from the sale of this CD will be donated to PACT (Parents and Children Together) Hawaii in support of its efforts to promote and support healthy individuals, families and communities.
Hawaiian Playground is available at thousands of record, children's, gift and other specialty stores, and online at www.putumayokids.com. The suggested retail price is $14.98. Putumayo Kids CDs are available through retailers in more than 100 countries.
A division of Putumayo World Music, Putumayo Kids is committed to introducing children to the world through international music. For more information on this and other Putumayo Kids releases and events, visit www.putumayokids.com.
1. Moonlighters- Right on
2. Willie K - Holoholo Ka'a
3. Raiatea- Po La'ila'I
4. Justin Young- Pule O'o
5. Joe McDermott - Come to Hawaii
6. Teresa Bright- The Cockeyed Mayor of Kaunakakai
7. Robi Kahakalau- Pi'I Mai Ka Nalu
8. Imua - Local To The Max
9. Ehukai- Moloka'I Slide
10. Keali'I Reichel - Toad Song
IF THIS CD INSPIRES YOU TO GO TO HAWAII:
BEST WAY TO GET TO HAWAIIAMERICAN AIRLINES
If you fly first class on American Airlines, you will get to experience Hawaiian food by legendary chef Sam Choy enroute.
www.aa.com
ATA
1-800-IFLYATA or 1-800-435-9282.
Click, Pick and Save at www.ata.com
BEST WAY TO GET BETWEEN ISLANDS
go! operates 60 flights a day from its Honolulu hub to Lihue, Kahului, Kona, and Hilo.
www.iflygo.com
toll free 1-888-IFLYGO2. BEST BARGAINSEntertainment 07
Save enough to pay for your airfare in this booklet that covers all of Hawaii
www.entertainment.com
1-888-231-7283 (Save)
Collectible Hawaiian A top source is www.ukelele.com
If you are a serious collector, plan your trip around their two shows. People come from all over the world to exhibit, buy and sell
The Aloha Shirt
Spirit of the Islands by Dale Hope with Gregory Tozian
A coffee table book that is gorgeous to look at and fun to read even if you are not an Aloha shirt collector
Beyond Words Publishing
1-800-284-7673
Bailey's has best buys on Hawaiian Shirts. Starting at $10—a few even cheaper on the bargain rack outside
Outrigger Waikiki offers a collectibles show in May
www.outrigger.com
People interested in travel to Hawai'i on business or holiday can contact:
Hawai'i Visitors and Convention Bureau
2270 Kalakaua Ave , 8th Fl.
Honolulu , HI 96815
Toll Free: 1-800-GOHAWAII
Helpline: 1-800-353-5846
Web Site: www.gohawaii.com (this site has links to individual vendors for weddings, accommodations and travel agencies)
Neighbor Island Web Sites:
Big Island - www.bigisland.org
Kaua - www.kauaivisitorsbureau.org
O'ahu - www.visit-oahu.com
Maui (includes Maui, Moloka'i and Lana'i) - www.visitmaui.com
Lana'i Company (handles Lodge at Koele and Manele Bay Hotel) - www.lanai-resorts.com
Moloka'i - http://molokai-hawaii.com BEST GUIDEBOOKSKNOPF MAPGUIDES HAWAII
I always think a good map is as important as a good pair of shoes when traveling
I love Knopf Mapguides
www.aaknopf.com
True Stories of the Island Spirit
Traveler's Tales Guides
Edited by Rick and Marcie Carroll
(read this one before you go)Lonely
Maverick Guide to Hawaii
By Robert W. Bone
Hidden Hawaii
Ray Riegert
UlyssesPress
www.ulyssespress.com
Honolulu Waikiki Handbook
The Island of Oahu
By J.D. Bisignani
Moon Pub
O`ahu Visitors Bureau
733 Bishop Street, Suite 1872
Honolulu , HI 96813
Ph: 1-877-525-OAHU
es + 16 full-color pages
69 maps (5 in full-color)
ISBN 0 86450 092 1
$19.95,
Lonley Planet Oahu
By Ned Friary & Glenda Bendure
1st edition
272 pages + 32 full-color pages
25 maps (7 in full-color)
ISBN 0 86450 048 4
$14.95,
Lonely Planet Hawaii
By Ned Friary & Glenda Bendure
5th edition
624 pages + 16 full-color pages
69 maps (5 in full-color)
ISBN 0 86450 092 1
$19.95,
INSIGHT GUIDE TO HAWAII
INSIGHT COMPACT GUIDE HAWAII OAHU HONOLULU
Potluck
Stories that taste like Hawaii
By Catherine Bridge Tarleton
Goodale Publishing
HAWAII HANDBOOK
By J.D. Bisignani
Moon Publications
Hawaii Travel Smart
Greg Ambrose
John Muir Publications GET THE TASTE OF HAWAIITASTING PARADISE
By Karen Bacon
Restaurants and Recipes of the Hawaiian Islands
Coastal Impressions Press
The Hali'imalile General Store Cookbook
Home Cooking from Maui
Beverly Gannon with Bonnie Friedman
Ten Speed Press
www.tenspeed.com
Author Bev Gannon was one of the original gang of chefs who started offering Hawaiian Regional Cuisine
Madelyn Miller is a travel and food writer who loves Hawaiian music and got this CD for her first grandchild. Read her stories on www.travellady.com, www.carladynews.com, www.chocolateatlas.com www.cocktailatlas.com, www.coffeeatlas.com and www.teaAtlas.com |
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