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Mike Lundy "The Rhythm of Life"
"The Rhythm of Life" by Mike Lundy What more can I say about Mike Lundy and The Rhythm of Life, a "holy grail" of Hawaiian funk music, where every song is a carefully constructed masterpiece written by the guitarist himself. If you don't believe me, check out the title track, featured on the DJ Muro Hawaiian Breaks mix: Mike Lundy's album was reissued on Cool Sound/Cool Hawaii Japan, a record label run by Toshi Nakada. Check out the Aloha Got Soul interview here.
A Sincere Feeling: Interview with Trombonist Ira Nepus
Sincerity breeds positive feelings in the people around you. Just ask Ira Nepus, a trombone player from Hawaii by way of Los Angeles, California. At the age of 65, Ira Nepus has focused his efforts for the past 26 years on one of his greatest passions: music.
Loyal Garner "If This Was Your Last Song"
"If This Was Your Last Song" by Loyal Garner Loyal Garner was one of Hawaii's most beloved singers. She embodied the spirit of aloha and soul of Hawaii. Her nickname was "Lady of Love". "If This Was Your Last Song" is a ballad from Loyal's self-titled album Loyal Garner, released on Paradise Records (SLP 814), circa 1984-1985. The LP is sometimes referred to as the S/T white album and features several great tracks, including "Destiny" and "Love Me Slowly". Loyal's first hit was "Blind Man in the Bleachers." She was also part of the group Local Divas, which includes Nohelani...
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.