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My favorite Stevie Wonder-esque Hawaiian funk and soul singer, Babadu, recently made an appearance online—via download. I. love. this. album. Each song immediately paints my mood with sunny, aloha-inspired energy. Please remember, Aloha Got Soul is not the kind of Hawaiian music blog that willingly uploads Hawaiian music for free download. Every download you see here is found via the web, I did not upload them. Babadu's real name was Solomon K. Davis III. He was married to Nani Kinimaka-Davis. One of their daughters, Kea Milo-Davis, is a R&B soul singer in Hawaii. Kea was part of the entertainment group...

"Ebony Eyes" by KasualsHad no idea this Hawaiian pop band was from Guam, but that's what the video description says! Laid back ballad pop.

"Blame it on the Night" by Fabulous Krush Hal Bradbury was the lead singer for The Krush, an essential band in the contemporary Hawaiian music scene. He still lives on Oahu and sings this song for his grandchildren!

"Sweet Love" by Phase 7 From their "Windjammer" LP.

"Summer's End" by Mackey Feary Band. Part of my "Mellow Mood Aloha" playlist of Hawaiian music I recently curated on YouTube.