TRACKS - "Na Mele O Kaua'i"

Each of these songs has special meaning about Kaua`i.

• I Love Kaua’i - Because of the natural beauty of this majestic island, locals and visitors always seem to say “ I Love Kaua’i"-Written by Kauai's own Cindy Combs. Cindy's background vocals are mesmerizing! Click here for music sample
• Koke’e - The magnificent forest areas high above Waimea Canyon on the Westside of Kaua’i. The sweeping vistas of the valleys of Na Pali are never forgotten. Thank you to  Dennis Kamakahi for writing such a fantastic song. Click here for music sample
• Na Mele O Kaua’i - Translated means “Songs of Kaua'i” and what it’s like to live on the Garden Isle. A tribute to the friendly people of this island from Anahola to Omao Written by Ka’awa/Allan Thomas. Click here for music sample
• My Favorite Things - This song won top honors at the 1999 Mokihana Festival. A song dedicated to Kauai’s natural beauty, kupuna (grandparents) keiki and all the things one cherishes about Kaua’i- Written by Ilona Ku’ulani Mortitsugu, Ka’awa/Allan Thomas. Click here for music sample
• Beautiful Kaua'i - Written about the world famous Coco Palms in Wailua. The nightly torch lighting was tradition and Blue Hawaii with Elvis Presley was filmed here. The interplay between Bryan Kessler's slack key and Ken Emerson's lap steel are highlights!! Written by Rudolph Farden Jr.Click here for music sample
• Ka Po’e Koa - A song about Kauai’ closest neighbor Ni’ihau. During World War 2, the brave soldiers of Ni’ihau cranked up their portable radios and gave first hand reports about the invasion.in 1945. Written by Kala’ Kanahele. Click here for music sample
• Hanalei Moon - If you are fortunate enough to be on the shore of Hanalei Bay when the moon is painting a shimmering silver path on the ocean, you will indeed “be in heaven by the sea”. Trey Thompson's bass along with Ken Emerson's 1939 lap steel lay the foundation for this "classic". Written by Bob Nelson. Click here for music sample
• Kaua`i Beauty - A song that pays tribute to the small leaf maile, fragrant mokihana (found only on Kaua’i) and Manokalanipo, an ancient Kauai chief. Written by James Pahinui. Click here for music sample
• A Thousand Miles - When you leave Kauai, you realize how much you love this island when you get half way across the sea. Written by Art Umezu/ Ka’awa. Click here for music sample
• Au Hea Oe’ - A love song about a Kaua’i boy and his girlfriend who hike up to the uplands of Mt Waialeale, the wettest spot on earth. Written by Ka’awa. Click here for music sample
• Slack Ke’e - This beautiful slack key song was inspired by the gorgeous beach at the end of the road on the North Shore of Kaua’i, Ke’e Beach. Slack Key by Ka'awa.Click here for music sample