Continued performance from title 23175, eddie kamae and the sons of hawai. Na alii puolani by eddie kamae and the sons of hawaii on. Kamae s genuine and honest accounts of his lifechanging journey during the renaissance period of hawaiian music and culture. Houston 19332009 in close collaboration with kamae, and was designed by barbara pope of honolulubased ai pohaku press. Complete your eddie kamae presents the sons of hawaii collection. He has been a key figure in the hawaiian cultural renaissance, which found one its earliest and strongest voices in the sons of hawaii.
Eddie kamae and the sons of hawaii eddie kamae songs. Eddie kamae and the sons of hawaii cd 2004 hawaii sons. They have the occasional gig in hawaii and i recently saw eddie here in california promoting one of his new films. Eddie kamae, an innovator and a historian on four strings. Pua hone eddie kamae and the sons of hawaii shazam. At a fourday conference called hawaii 2000, where local leaders and international attendees discussed their vision for the future of. A lifelong researcher, eddie kamaes passion for finding and resurrecting nearly lost hawaiian culture led him at the age of 59 on a second career path as a documentary film director. Eddie kamae sons of hawaii by eddie kamae and the sons of. Online shopping from a great selection at digital music store. Through the years he distinguished himself as a singer, musician, composer, a documentary director, and author. Lyrics to pua hone by eddie kamae and the sons of hawaii. Discover top playlists and videos from your favorite artists on shazam. Kamae, who died saturday, had long been the face of the sons of hawaii, a popular recording group and a pioneering force in traditional island music. Aloha, im eddie kamae, and in this cd it is my honor to share with you my own music along with that of some of my friends musicians who are still with us, as well as those whose music lives on through recordings such as this.
Kamae is now a very successful film maker and has produced many movies about hawaiian culture. Eddie kamae biography, albums, streaming links allmusic. Sons of hawaii the folk music of hawaii 1971, slipcase. The history of the sons of hawaii posted on september 3, 2019 september 14, 2019 by pbs hawaii surveying 40 years of hawaiis rich musical traditions, this film tells the story of the sons of hawaii, the music group led by eddie kamae that helped launch the hawaiian cultural renaissance. Kamae, edward kamae, edward leilani kamae a1538256. May 31, 2015 eddie kamae and the sons of hawaii kalae o kaena. Eddie kamae and the sons of hawaii kalae o kaena youtube. Eddie kamae, joe marshall, claybourne braddah smitty smith, dennis kamakahi, george kuo, and ocean kaowili. Kamaes genuine and honest accounts of his lifechanging journey during the renaissance period of hawaiian music and culture. Nov 16, 2004 accompanying a book and dvd on eddie kamae, this album covers the basic groundwork for kamaes long career with the sons of hawaii. Among the most influential groups of that era was the sons of hawai. Po box 8230 honolulu, hi 96830 808 9517316 view cart throughout his long and influential career, eddie kamae has been building bridges between the present and the past and continues to be a pioneering force in traditional island music. One of hawaiis living treasures is the subject of this biography, hawaiian son.
A fascinating read into the creative processes used by hawaiian music legend eddie kamae throughout his career. Sep 15, 2009 check out na alii puolani by eddie kamae and the sons of hawaii on amazon music. Chords for eddie kamae and the sons of hawaii waipii. The kamaes final documentary pays tribute to the music of hawaiians, whose gifts of knowledge helped guide eddie kamae. Herewith he plays his signature song ke ala ka jeep with his group, the sons of hawaii. The sons of hawaii offered listeners traditional hawaiian songs at a time when many island musicians were serenading crowds with predictable tropical ballads and. It also focuses on the evolution of his second career as director of the documentary films in his awardwinning hawaiian legacy series. Edward leilani kamae was born in honolulu in 1927 to a family comprised of ten children. The music is often rather folky, with banjo pluckin and fiddle scratchin, but with clear and dignified vocals from kamae over the top. Nov 23, 2004 eddie kamae has been a key figure in the revival of hawaiian music. His pursuits led him to some of the most respected gatekeepers of the hawaiian renaissance.
Selected from classic albums recorded by the sons of hawaii, they represent the music that has shaped eddies fiftyyear career as singer, composer, arranger, band leader, and ukulele virtuoso. The films of eddie and myrna kamae, from the heart is pbs hawaii s on air and online film festival that showcases all 10 awardwinning documentaries in the kamaes hawaiian legacy series, released between 1988 and 2007. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Rain liilii by eddie kamae and the sons of hawaii on amazon. You get to see indepth interviews with moe keale and joe marshall, both now gone, and so many great stories about the sons, of kupuna who helped save the music and memories of gabby. Sep 02, 2015 one of eddie kamaes mentors, pilahi paki famously defined the word aloha in 1970, as detailed in kamaes book hawaiian son. The films of eddie and myrna kamae, from the heart is pbs hawaiis onair and online film festival that showcases all 10 awardwinning documentaries in the kamaes hawaiian legacy series, released between 1988 and 2007. Eddie kamae presents the sons of hawaii the best of sons of hawaii volume i comp 3. Jan 24, 2017 eddie kamae, who expanded the realm of possibility for the ukulele and helped lead a resurgence of traditional hawaiian music and culture, died on jan. Rain liilii by eddie kamae and the sons of hawaii on. One of hawaii s living treasures is the subject of this biography, hawaiian son. Eddie kamae eddie kamae was born in 1927 and spent his entire life in the hawaiian islands.
Houston 19332009 in close collaboration with kamae, and was designed by barbara pope. The following chapters are excerpted from a new biography published in fall 2004 by ai pohaku press in honolulu. This was the last sons of hawaii, as eddie kamae retired in 1992. Accompanying a book and dvd on eddie kamae, this album covers the basic groundwork for kamaes long career with the sons of hawaii. The life and music of eddie kamae, cowritten with james d. It includes memories of eddies family and formative years in honolulu and lahaina, his early development as an instrumental virtuoso, and the story of his pioneering band, the sons of hawai. The history of the sons of hawaii available in dvd ship this item this item is available online through marketplace sellers.
Edward leilani eddie kamae august 4, 1927 january 7, 2017 was one of the founding members of sons of hawaii. Buy eddie kamae s album titled eddie kamae and the sons of hawaii to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another music lover. In memory of eddie kamae 19272017 hawaiian musician, composer, historian and film maker. Edward leilani eddie kamae was one of the founding members of sons of hawaii.
He was a ukulele virtuoso, singer, composer, film producer and primary proponent of the hawaiian cultural renaissance. A new book on kamaes life details the complicated relationship the iconic bands members shared. Try disabling any ad blockers and refreshing this page. Footage recorded on january 16, 1999 at bjs chicago pizzeria, now known as lahaina pizza co. Heres honolulus firstever list of the most iconic, trenchant and. Check out rain liilii by eddie kamae and the sons of hawaii on amazon music.
The book was written by awardwinning author james d. Eddie kamae, who passed away in january 2017, was well known for his contributions to hawaiian music. Sons of hawaii wai huihui o ke aniani sons of hawaii. May 31, 2015 eddie kamae and the sons of hawaii waipii our new desktop experience was built to be your music destination. Nov 01, 2004 one of hawaii s living treasures is the subject of this biography, hawaiian son. Eddie kamae presents the sons of hawaii the best of sons. On november 16, 1985, eddie kamae and the sons of hawaii were featured on a prairie home companion, along with the kahelelani serenaders, taj mahal with carlos andrade and his band, and the kamehameha high school glee club, as well as chet atkins and johnny gimbel plus the show regulars. Since founding his legendary band, the sons of hawaii, more than forty years ago, eddie kamae has been a leading voice in hawaiis cultural renaissance. Buy eddie kamaes album titled eddie kamae and the sons of hawaii to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another music lover. Youll hear ukulele virtuoso eddie kamae, leader of the sons and well known for his compositions, research of old songs and his singing of both the old and new. Buy online, pick up in store is currently unavailable, but this item may be available for instore purchase.
Jan 31, 20 a fascinating read into the creative processes used by hawaiian music legend eddie kamae throughout his career. It includes many songs that were never heard before the release, even though some of the songs were more than 100 years old. Christmas time with eddie kamae and the sons of hawaii. Like previous sons of hawaii recordings, this cd includes the talents of both the sons and special guest artists. It celebrates the personal journey of an extraordinary musician and pioneering filmmaker, eddie kamae. As part of a broader attempt by the hawaiian legacy foundationto sustain and preserve hawaiian cultural recognition, history of the sons of hawaii is a documentary chronicling the rise of the 50th u. Oct 10, 2019 the films of eddie and myrna kamae, from the heart is pbs hawaiis onair and online film festival that showcases all 10 awardwinning documentaries in the kamaes hawaiian legacy series, released between 1988 and 2007. Eddie himself would come to be known for his inventive methods of plucking all four strings simultaneously, playing the chords and melody at the same time.
It traces the history of the sons of hawaii, but more importantly brings to light why gabby pahinui and eddie kamae are so important to the culture, but in different ways. These twelve songs have been gathered to accompany the publication of the book hawaiian son. One incarnation of the sons of hawaii from left, joe marshall, david feet rogers, gabby pahinui and eddie kamae records at the kpoi studio in the 1960s. The book includes more than 60 historical photographs. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from eddie kamae at the discogs marketplace.
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