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Natalie, daughter of Howard and Olana Ai who formed Halau Hula Olana and former Miss Aloha Hula, demonstrates her talent as a singer on this debut album, which features recordings in both Hawaiian and English. Her husband can also be heard providing both lead and background vocals. Unusual as it may seem, I think his voice sounds just like Robert Cazimero. "Ke Aloha," "Baby Hula," and "Blossom Nani Ho'i E"--a composition of her own--are all songs that remind me of songs Raiatea Helm would sing because Natalie can sing just as high. When I first heard "Aloha Hawaii Ku'u One Hanau," I almost felt like crying. I never knew that she chanted until I heard "Ke Kuko E Ka Manawa" and "He Mele No Kahikuonalani." She's great for a female chanter. "Pili Aloha" is my favorite song on this album. Get it, please! You'll very rarely hear such a voice come out of Hawaii in the future!

I bought this while visiting relatives in Hawaii, and I immediately fell in love! Her voice just takes you back in time when Hawaii was ruled by royalty. I love listening to her and her husband Iolani sing. And not because they are ohana. Even if they weren't, I would still tell everyone, if they already have not bought it, to go out and buy it. It's a MUST have!!!