| Na Hokupa The Perfect Harmony |
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Booking Information: |
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| Track Listing: (click links for audio samples) | |||||||||||||
| 1) Nanakuli
Medley 2) Hawaii Calls 3) Lei Pakalana 4) Mahina O Hoku 5) Malia My Tita 6) Ne'e Ne'e Mai 7) Twilight In Hawaii |
8) Rose
Lau Li'i |
Product Description
Listening to a favorite song can bring back sentimental
memories of the days at
QueenSurf where torches light up the night and lovers
stroll along the beach. The sweet
melodies can be heard at the water’s edge where
families and friends huddle to enjoy the symphony
of island music. Music, rich with feeling and emotion, that continues to
inspire new recordings by
today’s artists. Na Hokupa is today’s new harmonic group preserving
the artistry of the four-part
harmony with their unrivaled falsetto sound. Their love and passion for
excellences has motivated
them, much to my delight, toward resurrecting some of Hawaii’s classic
music. Musical arrangements
by Paul Martinez, offers a touch of Latin jazz in songs like Ne’e Ne’e
Mai, Kuwili, and E Lili’u E.
He also works his magic on some of my favorite classics such as Hawaii Calls,
Twilight In Hawaii, and
Lei Pakalana. Thrown into the mix are some familiar hula tunes like Makee
Ailana and Mahina
O Hoku. There is sure to be something for everyone to enjoy. The band includes
the fine falsetto
voices of the Brothers Max and Mitchell Sanchez, the masterful guitar handling
of Andy Llanos, the
smooth rhythm of Dennis Apeles on drums, and Paul Martinez with his classical
ukulele styling.
These five musicians make up this extraordinary group. The creation of this
exceptional recording
comes directly from the heart, truly an unforgettable experience waiting
for you to discover.
Come enjoy The Perfect Harmony with me…Jake Ho’opai - Sunday Morning
Mist
– Hawaiian 105 FM –KINE
Na Hokupa have been performing as a group since 1987. Paul
Martinez-Master ukulele artist/vocal
arranger. Paul has played with many of Hawaii's entertainers such as Moe
Keale( Anuenue), Sonny Kamaka
(Bill Dana Show), Manu Kahaialii(Waikiki Sons),Brickwood Galuteria (Brickwood
Trio), Ed Kinney,
Emma Veary, Marlene Sai just to name a few. Max Sanchez -Bass ,vocals. Max
excels with his beautiful
falsetto styling. Formerly part of Ka'eo, this gifted bassist works with
various group in Hawaii including
Darren Benitez. Max makes his debut as a vocal arranger with a fun, toe
tapping arrangement of
"Rose Lau Li'i". Andy LLanos- Guitar,vocals. Andy formerly part
of Ka'eo, continues his magic as
a vocalist and a slack key artist. Andy's original Kihoalu composition "
Kimi's Song" is featured
on "The Perfect Harmony" Mitchell Sanchez-Guitar,Vocals..Mitchell
Sanchez was with musical
groups Hui Mele and Na Kane Pono. Mitchell brings to the group his rhythmic
12-string guitar
stylings and sweet singing and smile.