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"Alone in IZ World"
Our review of this recently released album featuring the music of Israel Kamakawiwo'ole. Released four years after his death, Alone in IZ World consists of alternative versions of many of IZ's most popular songs as well previously unreleased numbers.

Hawaiian Steel Guitar
Read how the Hawaiian steel guitar came into existence and how it has influenced the music of the rest of the world

Keali`i Reichel and Friends at Carnegie Hall
Read all of the details of Keali`i Reichel's concert at Carnegie Hall on July 12, 1997 with fellow Hawaiian music artists Uluwehi Guerrero, Kekuhi Kanahele and Eric Gilliom.

Keali`i Reichel's New Album
When the biggest name in Hawaiian music today releases a new album, Hawaiian music fans get excited. Find out all about this 'enhanced' compact disc.

`Ôlelo Hawai`i` -  The Hawaiian Language
We explore the origins of the spoken and written language and its development up to its present day renaissance. We also include links to the best Hawaiian language site on the Net.

Top Picks in Hawaiian Music
Our choices for the best albums by Hawaiian music artists of today and yesterday including such noted performers as Robi Kahakalau, Israel Kamakawiwo'ole, and Keali'i Reichel.