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Where to Buy Hawaiian Music Online

A guide to the best places on the Net to buy albums (CDs and cassettes) of Hawaiian music.

Top Hawaiian Style Band Albums

During the mid 1990's, this band dominated the Hawaiian popular music scene with the unique musical sounds of Wade Cambern, Robi Kahakalau and Bryan Kessler.

Top Israel "IZ" Kamakawiwo‘ole Albums

A true superstar of Hawaiian music, Israel “IZ” Kamakawiwo`ole (1959-1997), lived a life devoted to family, friends and a love for the people and culture of Hawaii. Four years after his death, his albums continue to be top-sellers. His songs continue to be used in radio and TV ads as well as on major motion picture soundtracks.

Top Keali`i Reichel Albums

Since appearing on the scene in 1994 with his debut album, Kawaipunahele, Keali'i Reichel has quickly become of the most popular Hawaiian musicians of all time, entertaining fans throughout Hawaii and the South Pacific, the U.S. mainland and Japan. He has three times been named Hawaiian Entertainer of the Year at the annual Na Hoku Hanohano Awards.

Top Robi Kahakalau Albums

Daughter of jazz bassist, Pops Kahakalau (a.k.a Bob Carter) and granddaughter of Hawaiian musician Tutu Kahakalau, Robi Kahakalau was born and raised in northern Germany and moved to Hawaii at the age of 17.

Hawaiian Music Island

If you would like to purchase Hawaiian music, be sure to visit Auntie Maria at the Hawaiian Music Island. This is the best source for Hawaiian CDs and cassettes on the Internet.

Cord International/Hana Ola Records

Bringing "lost" classic Hawaiian recordings back to the islands, and back to the people around the world, who treasure them. Since 1974 they have brought the sounds of vintage, traditional, hapa-haole & contemporary Hawaiian music to people everywhere.

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