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Tony Tam Sing "You and I"
"You and I" by Tony Tam Sing One of my all-time favorite YouTube users, ohanakamakame, is always uploading the next best Hawaiian track (He's also published Legacy's "Sun Goddess", as popularized on DJ Muro's Hawaiian Breaks mix). This is my first time hearing anything off of Tony Tam Sing's legendary self-titled release. It's cool, it's relaxing, it's soulful and folky at the same time, and I really dig the mellow bass line and percussion! Of course, vocal harmonies are a must for any great Hawaiian soul track. What do you think of this song? ohanakamakame has frequently tipped me to...
Another DJ Muro Gem: Legacy's "Sun Goddess"
Updated Sept. 6, 2011 While my focus for Aloha Got Soul as a Hawaiian music blog is 1970s and 1980s Hawaiian funk, soul, and jazz music, I'm wide open to anything outside that (very narrow) spectrum. And I'm always excited to make a new discovery about the DJ Muro Hawaiian Breaks mix. That's why the following came as such a welcome surprise. That oh-so-mysterious cover of Ramsey Lewis' "Sun Goddess" has finally been unveiled. And with with less than 50 views on YouTube, the news has yet to sweep DJ Muro's Hawaiian-loving fanbase. The band's name is Legacy. And their...
Mackey Feary "Tiana"
"Tiana" by Mackey Feary From the compilation Guitars of Hawaii Today: Volume 2. Mahalo to guitarist John Valentine for posting this on YouTube! Check out more Mackey Feary on Aloha Got Soul, a Hawaiian music blog dedicated to Hawaiian jazz, funk and soul.
Treasures on Tape: Mackey Feary Unplugged
To die-hard fans of Mackey: you'll smile, you'll cry, you'll cherish these recordings that YouTube user paxukulele recently uploaded. Despite the poor audio quality (not only was it a live recording, it's on cassette tape, remember those things?), the 9 minutes 33 seconds of Mack and friends jamming is a perfect way to uplift anyone's mood. You won't find these recordings or photos anywhere else, as they come directly from one of Mackey's friends, via paxukulele. Close your eyes and transport yourself to a low-key house party where Kalapana's lead singer keeps rhythm on his acoustic guitar without missing a...
Richard Natto "Bish's Hideaway"
"Bish's Hideaway" by Richard NattoOriginally composed by Stephen Bishop for the album Bish, "Bish's Hideaway" get a stripped-down, intensely honest acoustic treatment courtesy Richard Natto. From the album "Not Just Another Pretty Face".