HAPA
From the Media section at HAPA's website:

Often encapsulated as the “Sound of Maui”, HAPA’s music evokes a place that many people at different times have referred to as heavenly. The overriding quality of their music is one of beauty and serenity, found in the majestic tones of the oli (chant), mele (song), the elegant movements of the sacred dance known as hula, and the exhilarating innovative sounds of virtuoso slack key guitar. HAPA’s self entitled debut cd released in 1993, swept the 1994 Na Hoku Hanohano Awards (Hawaii’s equivalent of the Grammy’s), becoming the biggest selling CD by a group or duo in the history of recorded Hawaiian music. The group’s ground breaking music has established them as the most recognized name in Hawaiian music internationally since their debut release, with sold-out shows from Tokyo to New York. Written by Barry Rivers, President, Maui Film Festival June, 2003

What else could we add to that? It pretty much says it all, and why we love their music.

Albums
Here is a list of the HAPA albums that we own and enjoy.

Namahana

Released: 1999

Our first HAPA CD, this one left us wanting more. There are some good softer tracks that put you back on the islands, but don't put you to sleep. The guitars and vocals are classic HAPA and are enjoyable any time of the day or night.

Favorite Songs: He'eia, Ku'u Home O Kahulu'u, Aloha Namahana

View and listen at: Mele.com | iTunes

Maui

Released: 2005

More upbeat and a little faster tempo than Namahana, the songs on "Maui" have a lot of soul and energy in them. From the opening "Haleakala" to the spoken word "Kealoha Bebop w/Charlie", it's a fun ride and listen throughout.

Favorite Songs: Haleakala, Twinkletoes, Papa E, Tahiti Manahune, I Ka La'i O Lahaina

View and listen at: Mele.com | iTunes

In the Name of Love

Released: 1997

Notes coming soon...

View and listen at: Mele.com | iTunes

HAPA Live

Released: 1995

Notes coming soon...

View and listen at: Mele.com | iTunes