Manaleo is committed to maintaining the authenticity and purity of traditional Hawaiian folk music.  Emphasis is placed on performing songs in the old tradition of the native people of Hawaii to continue the somewhat forgotten art form which includes the "Kihoalu" or "Slack Key" style of guitar playing, while carrying on the styles brought on by artists such as Johnny Almeida and Gabby Pahinui and auntie Genoa Keawe. Many modern day music groups have gone from these traditions to perform a more popular style of  music that includes Reggae and Jazz styles infused into Hawaiian music. The Hollywood era of the 1930's, 40's, 50's & 60's brought the "Hapa Haole" style of music that utilized a Swing beat and brought on songs like "Little Grass Shack", "Hukilau", "Blue Hawaii", "Tiny Bubbles" and the like. Our focus is to bring the MELE of yesteryear back into the 21st century so that the current generations can experience the magic and Aloha Spirit that these timeless, traditional songs carry with them.  We invite you to experience this music and get a taste of what the songs are about; creation, spirit, love and nature, all of which were gifts from the great creator AKUA. 

PILIALOHA MAU LOA:  Album #1    

Our first album, "Pilialoha Mau Loa", was recorded live and was a spur-of-the-moment thing where we decided to put on CD a live performance we did in St. Helena, California. Their were no 2nd takes or re-do's and was purely how the music was played. At the time were known as "Bruddah E & the Akahai 3". This un-polished, un-rehearsed recording was like how the Hawaiians did at Luau's, weddings and parties in times past. It expresses how the culture accepts the purity of the music as it is performed, mistakes and all! 

PUA KENIKENI: Album #2

The title of our second album is "Pua Kenikeni" which is named after a flower that grows in the islands.  The album contains original tracks as well as familiar tracks to those who know traditional Hawaiian music. The album has been released for worldwide distribution in the U.S., Europe, Japan, Pacific Rim, Australia and New Zealand.

These song bites are good quality. Please enjoy!

.Wma-Lei Pikake                                .Wma-Kamalani  

.Wma-Over the Rainbow                  .Wma-Hanohano Hawaii  

.Wma-Pua Kenikeni                           .Wma-Moonlight Lady

.Wma-Kuuipo pua Rose'                  .Wma-Hawaii Calls  

.Wma- Pupu Hinuhinu                       .Wma-Roselani Blossoms

.Wma- Opihi Moemoe (Slack Key)   .Wma-Ko'u Makamai

.Wma-La Elima  

        The songs listed above in purple are on our album "Pua Kenikeni" 

For information about getting a copy of our CDs, please contact us with a  e-mail request at musicmanjer@live.com 

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Last modified: February 21, 2011