 | In Dis Life by Israel Kamakawiwo'ole
Buy new: $16.99 / Used from: $7.95 IZ's albums are essential to any Hawaiian collection, and "In Dis Life" is arguably his most consistent, if not his best.
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 | Hawaiian Tradition
Buy new: $16.99 / Used from: $4.00 Amy has one of the best and strongest voices in the world. Just listen to "Hanaiali'i Nui La Ea" (Track # 11) for proof.
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 | In the Name of Love by Hapa
Buy new: $19.99 / Used from: $7.98 Great album containing the excellent remake of U2's "Pride (In the Name of Love). Many will argue that their debut "Hapa" is better, and you can't go wrong with that album either.
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 | Ka 'Ano'i by Israel Kamakawiwo'ole
Buy new: $14.99 / Used from: $8.26 IZ's first solo effort and a great one. "Margarita" will have you dancing and "You Don't Know Me" will have you calling up an old flame.
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 | Take Me Home by 'Ale'A
Buy new: $16.98 / Used from: $7.63 Great debut CD from a very promising young band. Every song is good and there is lots of them.
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 | Rhythm of the Ocean
Buy new: $16.99 / Used from: $3.89 HSB really settled into their groove on this album. "Happy 2 B w/U", "Ku'ulei", and "Rhythm of the Ocean" coulda been mainland singles in a perfect world.
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 | Facing Future
Buy new: $12.99 / Used from: $8.09 A deep and soulful album that has been on the Hawaiian charts for 8 years!
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 | Ho'oluana by Makaha Sons of Ni'ihau
Buy new: $16.98 / Used from: $5.25 IZ's original band. Makaha Sons has an extensive catalog, but "Ho'oluana" is a good place to start.
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 | Hawaiian Reggae by Bruddah Waltah & Island Aftern
Buy used from: $18.65 Fun & upbeat album. Hugely popular at the time of its release in 1991. "Sweet Lady of Waiahole" and "Church in an Old Hawaiian Town" are standouts alongside many remakes of popular tunes.
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| Valley Style by Ka'au Crater Boys
Buy used from: $19.87 Two things to know here: Catchy tunes and a magic uke!
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 | E Ala E by Israel Kamakawiwo'ole
Buy new: $13.99 / Used from: $8.98 Another keeper from the big man. Anyone who can make the "Theme from Gilligan's Island" sound original is a genious.
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 | Just Beyond The Ridge
Buy used from: $37.99 "96 Degrees in the Shade" and "Drop Baby Drop" will have you cancelling your plane ticket home!
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 | Honey Baby
Buy used from: $21.49 Another album that destroys the gaudy, cocktail lounge image of Hawaiian music. Great examples are "Don't Have To Think Twice" and "Two Person Party"
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| Puko'a Kani 'Aina by Vaihi
Buy new: $16.98 / Used from: $14.77 A band along the lines of the aforementioned, "Ale'a". Don't try and say, "Kamakanaokalani" 10 times fast- just listen to it!
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| Saving Ryan's Privates by Hawaiian Ryan
Buy used from: $4.55 Crude and juvenile. That said, Hawaiian Ryan is not only funny, but offers a close look at the real Hawaii. If you can find the album, "Three Local Boyz w/ Hawaiian Ryan", I suggest that instead.
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