LEGENDS OF FALSETTO
Intense Tropical Passion & Raw Power!

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2001 Anthology of the Year! Received the prestigious Na Hoku Hanohano Award from the Hawaiian Academy of Recording Arts. Hawaiian Falsetto singing is a form of musical expression unique to the islands of Hawaii. There is no other style of singing that brings with it such intense tropical passion and raw power. A truly great Hawaiian falsetto singer is able to sustain a lofty note to it’s outer limits, grab a split second gasp of air, soar to an even higher register, and then dance in that rare air with the utmost control and grace. Passion, romance, control, and power all combine to define the best of the Hawaiian Falsetto Singers. This is a careful compilation featuring a stunning variety of Hawaii’s legendary falsetto singers, each recorded in their prime over 50 years ago. 22 classic recordings by 22 different legendary performers! 11 men & 11 women: Bill Ali’iloa Lincoln, Lena Machado, Joe Keawe, Genoa Keawe, George Kainapau, Nora Keahi Santos, Benny Kalama, Linda Dela Cruz, Gabby Pahinui, Myrtle K. Hilo, Andy Cummings, Flora Waipa, George Pokini, Agnes Malabey, John Pi’ilani Watkins, Sally Kahoiwai Peters, John Keawehawaii, Tina Ka’apana, David Kaho’onei, Dorothy Kalima, Kai Davis & Mabel Kekino. This wonderful presentation is a must for the collections of both the young aspiring falsetto singer, and the Hawaiian falsetto fan.
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SONG LIST
KU’U MILIMILI Bill Ali’iloa Lincoln 
KAUOHA MAI Lena Machado 
PUA LILIA Joe Keawe 
PUPU A’O NIIHAU Genoa Keawe
Mauna Kea - George Kainapau
KAHELELANI Nora Keahi Santos
KEALOHA Benny Kalama
E MAMA E Linda Dela Cruz
HI’ILAWE Gabby Pahinui
KAWEHI ONA MOKU PUNI Myrtle K. Hilo
Kauai Beauty - Andy Cummings
KU’U HOME AI KANEOHE Flora Waipa
Moanalua - George Pokini
PUNA KU’U ALOHA Agnes Malabey
NANAKULI John Pi’ilani Watkins
HILO HANAKAHI Sally Kahoiwai Peters
My Yellow Ginger Lei - John Keawehawaii
Punalu'u - Tina Ka'apana
WAI O KE ANIANI David Kaho’onei
Ali'poe - Dorothy Kalima
NI’IHAU Kai Davis
PUA MANA Mabel Kekino


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