Stories
It Starts with an Idea: Interview with drummer Scott Kohler
Social media is a marvelous thing. Case in point: I tweeted about Babadu a few months ago and @itsscottyk retweeted. Turns out it was drummer Scott Koher, who played on Babadu's album and a number of other Hawaiian soul, jazz, and funk recordings.
E Komo Mai! Cozy Hawaiian Grooves Mixtape + an Interview on Brazil's coletivoACTION
Aloha Got Soul just got more fans in South America, thanks to the Brazilian black music blog known as coletivoACTION, which features rare groove music from around the world. Check out the mixtape "E komo mai! The cozy grooves of Hawaii" plus an interview with yours truly.
Brandon Bray & Brown Spice "Polynesian Girl" on Homegrown
"Polynesian Girl" by Brandon Bray & Brown Spice You all know Nohelani Cypriano's "Lihue" hit from the Homegrown II compilation. But did you ever check out the Brandon Bray track on the LP? Wait—don't go to the turntable just yet. Why? Because you can watch Brandon Bray & Brown Spice on the Homegrown TV show. Flash back to 1974 Hawaii and turn on the television. (*edit, July 2020 — I lost the link to the video mentioned. If anyone finds it, please send an email.) You'll see Honolulu radio broadcaster Ron Jacobs in living color as the host of his...
No Shortage of Good Music: The Glass Candle Band Reunion
After some 40 years, the Glass Candle Band once again proves they are one of Hawaii's best performing acts. Glass Candle rocked their reunion show at Hawaiian Brian's for a remarkable end to 2011.
Stacie Johnson "Woman In My Eyes"
"In My Eyes" by Stacie Johnson Any Lemuria fan knows that Stacie Johnson is a vocal powerhouse! But did you know that at age 13, Stacie recorded this soulful Motown track? Her vocal skills are immediately apparent--she's a natural talent! Enjoy.