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Ki Ho'Alu - A Beginners List
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Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar MastersHawaiian Slack Key Guitar Masters by Various Artists
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Where else to start than with a compilation...
Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Masters Collection, Vol. 2Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Masters Collection, Vol. 2 by Various Artists
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And the compilation, volume 2.
Moe`uhane Kika: Tales From The Dream GuitarMoe`uhane Kika: Tales From The Dream Guitar by Keola Beamer
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Possibly the most beautiful ki ho' alu album available.
Black SandBlack Sand by Ledward Kaapana
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An energetic style and introducing some vocals.
6 & 12 String Slack Key6 & 12 String Slack Key by Cyril Pahinui
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Very energetic, with lots of 12 string instrumentals and more vocals.
Sonny SoloSonny Solo by Sonny Chillingworth
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A more traditional style by one of the true masters.
The Gabby Pahinui Hawaiian Band, Vol. 1The Gabby Pahinui Hawaiian Band, Vol. 1 by The Gabby Pahinui Hawaiian Band
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Earlier yet, with Gabby, the master, his sons, Atta Isaacs, Sonny Chillingworth and Ry Cooder.
PunahelePunahele by Raymond Kane
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Another in a more traditional style, with more vocals.
Soliloquy: Ka Leo O LokoSoliloquy: Ka Leo O Loko by Keola Beamer
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You can't go wrong with anything Keola does, but this one is also especially nice.
AuheleAuhele by John Keawe
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This was my introduction to ki ho' alu. John is not as well known, but very worth listening to.
In the SaddleIn the Saddle by Ledward Kaapana & Bob Brozman
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This blends traditional Hawaiian acoustic steel guitar with ki ho'alu. Excellent!
To Honor a Queen: The Music of Lili'uokalaniTo Honor a Queen: The Music of Lili'uokalani by Ozzie Kotani
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Another incredibly beautiful album.