Stories — Track

"Playtime" by Phase 7 Clap your hands and rejoice in the music of Phase VII, one of the most memorable Hawaiian funk/soul entertainers on the islands. Back then, Phase VII rocked nightclubs in Waikiki almost nightly, with a long run at the Infinity disco at Sheraton Waikiki. Any club-goer is guaranteed a night to remember whenever Phase 7 takes the stage!

"Dance The Night Away" by Phase 7 Recognize this song? It's the second track on the Pupu Mix! Soulful sweetness from a band that likes to have fun and knows how to party party party. Dig this Hawaiian funk and disco track from Phase 7 that'll have you grooving all night! More music by Phase 7: "Sweet Love"

"Lihue" by Nohelani Cypriano (1995) This might not be the version of Nohelani Cypriano's "Lihue" you're used to hearing, but it's a damn good contender. From here 1995 CD release, What's Going On, this "Lihue" successfully swings as much as the original, even though the 1977 is one irreplaceable, downright funky groove. It's a worthwhile take, especially if you're digging for Hawaiian modern soul. I say speed it up a little and you have an updated dancefloor classic, bird calls included.

"Back In Love" by Nohelani Cypriano Leave it Nohe to bring you a ballad that you'll fall in love with immediately. The title track to her 1991 CD release, "Back In Love" is a tender Hawaiian modern soul classic. Only thing is, not many people know about this one! Nohelani Cypriano is most famous for "Lihue". But in the 1990s she continued to release noteworthy albums, including Back In Love and What's Going On.

"Unconditional Surrender" by Nohelani Cypriano I love Nohelani Cypriano's voice, a lot of people do. And I love her funkier tracks like "Lihue" or "Communication" by Golden Throat. So I was surprised when I heard this Hawaiian modern soul track on her CD, Back In Love, released in 1991. "Unconditional Surrender" was the very last song on the album, and in my opinion it's one of her best. Check out Nohelani Cypriano's music here, plus a 22-minute mix of outstanding tracks from Hawaii's Diva of Soul.