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Post #492113 by Kaiwaza on Thu, Nov 5, 2009 2:09 AM

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Released by Terna Hawaii Records (The only thing I've ever seen from Terna...?) this compilation of Hawaiian classics for the hula is volume 1. Was there a volume 2..? Never seen it. Great artwork.

Some nice early recordings by famous Hawaiian crooner Ray Kinney & his Hawaiians....features My tane, Parting day, Tomi tomi, etc. Again, cool period artwork.

More terrific cover art on this RCA Victor release from Sam Makia & his Waikikians. Sam Makia was one of my favorites steel players. His playing was always very sweet, quivering, almost like he was ready to have an emotional breakdown..lol...very beautiful. This earlier release, however, seems to rely more on the vocal stylings of The Waikikians.