Slack Key Guitar Volume 2

Various Artists (Artist)

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 28, 2003)
• Original Release Date: October 28, 2003
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Palm Records
• ASIN: B0000E3324
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #29,427 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Editorial Reviews

About the Artist

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Product Description

**GRAMMY AWARD WINNING ALBUM** Ki ho'alu, or slack key refers to the altered tunings of the acoustic guitar that are unique to the musical heritage of Hawai'i. Slack Key Guitar Volume 2 was recorded in the heart of "Paniolo" (Hawaiian Cowboy) country where the slack key guitar style originated. This CD presents 10 extraordinary slack key artists, each with their own tuning and slack key style ranging from traditional to contemporary showing an evolution of this art form. Slack Key Guitar Volume 2 won the first ever Best Hawaiian Music Album Grammy at the 47th Annual Grammy Awards! It is the sequel to "Slack Key Guitar", a HOKU Award finalist and top selling CD on Palm Records.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent!!, March 27, 2006

By	Patricia Carlson (NH) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I LOVE this CD. It is relaxing, uplifting and warmly stirring.
I have given it as a gift and it was loved as well. If you like guitar you will love this!!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Maika'i Nui Loa!!, February 25, 2005

By	Justa Girl (Hawaii) - See all my reviews

Beautiful~~ Soothing~~
What a thrill this CD won the Grammy for the first ever Hawaiian Music category. This CD features slack key guitarists who truly embody the beauty of all things Hawaiian. Their talent individually is incredible-- collectively it is mind boggling. If you've ever personally seen any of them play, you know what I mean. Slip this CD in the player, dim the lights, kick back and relax. Let these guys take over & you'll swear you feel the warm sun, hear the gentle waves rolling in, and see the beauty of the immense diversity of the countryside throughout the Hawaiian islands.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars First ever Hawaiian GRAMMY AWARD WINNER!!, February 20, 2005

By	Aloha!! - See all my reviews

This is an excellent choice for you!! Recently noted as the FIRST EVER HAWAIIAN GRAMMY AWARD WINNER, you will love this album!! The soothing melodies of slack key will take your breath away.