Generation Hawai`i

Amy Hanaialii

Product Details

• Audio CD (August 22, 2006)
• Original Release Date: August 22, 2006
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Hanaiali'i Records
• ASIN: B000GY73H8
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #129,390 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description
"Generation Hawai'i" is Grammy nominated Amy Hanaiali'i at her best, in true form, representing her islands, her culture and her family legacy wit the music she was destined to share. It was produced by award winning producer, songwriter and musician Michael Ruff, who has worked with legends like Lionel Richie, Chaka Khan, Stevie Nicks and countless others. Amy Hanaiali'i is known worldwide for her unmatched vocal range, polished performances, classic charm and infectious smile. She's traveled the world and back performing with such greats as Carlos Santana and Willie Nelson, received formal training in European classical music, jazz, blues, American standards and pop, and established herself as Hawaii's most respected and loved female vocalist, songwriter and performer. "Generation Hawai'i" brings Amy full circle back to her extensive roots in Hawai'i, with a new focus on tradition, culture and family.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Swept away..., March 10, 2008

By	E. Hilliard "Mr. Listenwell" (Florence, SC) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I like Hawaiian music - the more traditional type, and by that I mean the multi-part singing, the chanting, the high singing, and the repeated last line. I took a chance on this CD and was practically in tears after about 30 seconds. A compelling voice, top notch recording techniques, and a real honoring of tradition. She could have been singing about kelp for all I knew but it was so moving that I had to hear it all. Some is spooky, some jazzy - all wonderful. This would be a great introduction for anyone to the different kinds and textures of Hawaiian music. Highly recommended...

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Hawaiian Album in Years, January 16, 2008

By	Michael Z www.TheWisdomoftheRooms.com (Woodland Hills, CA USA) - See all my reviews

I'm listening to this album right now as I write this. I can't tell you how good this recording is. It is the most Jazz influenced Hawaiian recording I've ever heard, and it blends them perfectly. Amy's voice is beautiful and the production values are strong without being over bearing. I'm telling you, this is a Must Have. This album will become your favorite after the first listening.

Thank you, Amy!

Michael Z, Author, The Wisdom of the Rooms A Year of Weekly Reflections

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful music, August 10, 2008

By	R. Quinn (Rochester,NY USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is a beautiful album.Amy has a wonderful voice,the musicians are great.The quality of this artist and her music are much more than I could have hoped for.I was looking for music for a Hawaiian picnic,I didn't want
a poor imitation...this turned out to be the REAL thing.Thanks Amy.