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Aloha Got Soul Tee: Tiberio Pedrini
Aloha Got Soul fan and stylish tastemaker Tiberio Pedrini of Italy bought an AGS tee "because the yellow one reminds me of the cover of Roy Ayers' Everybody Loves The Sunshine." Buy your tee and support Aloha Got Soul.
Nova: Explosive Feel Good Music
There couldn't have been a better name for this obscure disco-funk band. Lead by keyboardist Checo Tohomoso, Nova bursts with power and positivity on every track, gradually bring it full-circle at he end of each song. "Can We Do It Good" is a shining example. But where the hell did this record come from?
Hawaii 7-O: Seven Deadly Spins on Radio 2SER
Every Wednesday in Sydney, Australia, a man named Paris takes over the Australian airwaves at Radio 2SER with his rare groove show, Jumping The Gap. Listen to an exclusive 7-inch vinyl mix by Aloha Got Soul featuring seven Hawaiian funk, soul, and jazz.
Interview: Nohelani Cypriano, Ahead Of Her Time
You all know Nohelani Cypriano. She's probably the reason why you love Hawaiian funk music. Her LP, Around Again, has been on your list of most-wanted albums for a long time because no matter how many times you listen to "Lihue", you keep coming back for more. I can gratefully say that today I had the special privilege of asking Nohelani some in-depth questions about her music career. What I've learned from our conversation is this: Nohelani was ahead of her time. But I'll let her tell you about it.
Mixtape: DJ Tobago's 25 Pieces of Hawaiian Rare Groove
If not for music, cultures would have a difficult time traveling thousands of miles around the globe in hopes of sharing the spirit of their lifestyle with cities worldwide. But luckily, we have music to connect with each other no matter where we live. But instead of a guy in Honolulu (me) sharing a Hawaiian mixtape with someone in Europe, DJ Tobago's mix does the opposite. An enthusiastic French DJ named Alexandre Watelet-Escudero, also known as DJ Tobago, recently shared with me his mix of 25 Hawaiian rare groove tracks. Not only was I excited to hear how a Frenchman...