Description
Track List
1. Pohakuloa
2. Mālama Ka Punahou
3. Waihine ‘Ilikea
4. Ulupalakua
5. The Moon Represents My Heart
6. He Aloha No O Honolulu
7. Waikā
8. Ahe Lau Makani
9. Ka Punahou
10. Honolulu City Lights
11. Ka Nohona Pili Kai
12. Kamehameha Waltz
13. Ke Alaula
14. Ka Uluwehi O Ke Kai
15. I’ll Remember You
In their third collaboration together, Lea Almanza and Jeff Peterson perform many of their favorite Hawaiian mele and introduce two new pieces to the Hawaiian repertoire. Lea sang Hawaiian songs for many years at Punahou school before embarking on a wonderful musical journey as a Soprano, singing opera in Italy, New York City, Singapore, China and beyond, before returning home to her beloved Hawai‘i. She is now a regular performer at Diamond Head Theatre and a sought after vocal teacher. Jeff was born and raised on Maui and was introduced to Hawaiian music at an early age by his father who was a Paniolo or Hawaiian Cowboy at the Haleakala Ranch. Music filled the air for much of Jeff’s childhood and got him interested in the Hawaiian style of open-tuned guitar playing called slack key. He went on to study classical and jazz guitar at the University of Southern California before returning home to teach and perform in Hawai‘i. He was featured on the first recording to win a Grammy Award for Hawaiian music, has two Grammy nominations, and has five Nā Hōkū Hanohano awards. He has toured extensively around the world across the US, Brazil, Venezuela, Australia, Japan, China, Africa, India, and around Hawai‘i as a solo artist and in collaboration with a variety of artists form Hawai‘i and abroad. The music of this recording reflects both Lea and Jeff’s love for their island home as well as their deep appreciation for the music of Hawai‘i.
Produced and arranged by Jeff Peterson
Recorded and mixed by Jeff Peterson and Darin Leong
Background vocals by John Friedman
Bass by Nathan Aweau
Graphic Design by Shayna Kusumoto
Photography by David and Shayna Kusumoto
Hawaiian Language Coaches: Vicky Hollinger,
Emma McGuire, Kawika McGuire, and
Kanani Taliaferro Kelekolio
Liner Notes by Jeff Peterson and Lea Woods Almanza
