Destiny
The Brothers Cazimero

Review by Francine Murray / Ka Wai Ola

Destiny, it's written by these stars. For 30 years, Roland and Robert, the Brothers Cazimero have played a vital part in the evolution of Hawaiian music, perpetuating the language and culture of the islands. Their latest CD, Destiny, sets the mood with No Ke Ano Ahiahi, a traditional mele of a beautiful evening voyage dedicated to King Lunalilo, and Ka 'Imi Loa, a song for Mau, the great pacific navigator, with words by Snowbird Bento. It also includes a range from traditional Hawaiian to enchanting new mele like “ 'Ikūa” written by Manu Boyd and featuring special guest, Kanoe Cazimero.

The Cazimero duo says that this is the best album they've recorded in a long time, and I have to agree. These world-renowned artists have a unique way of making the classics their own. Their “It's Raining It's Pouring” medley with “Kawailehua-'a'alakahonua” by Frank Kawaikapuokalani Hewett is delightful. It brings us back to our childhood in the playground, singing “Rain, Rain, Go Away.”

hen Destiny plays, you may feel you've been transported into another time and place, taking in the old and new that have been magically Cazimero-ized. Imagine, or listen if you will, it's Destiny. Available at Borders, Longs Drugs or online at www.mountainapplecompany.com/caz.

Pink CD
Various artists

Review by Francine Murray / Ka Wai Ola

From beautiful thoughts, come beautiful things. Island Soul Entertainment and local artists donated their time and talents in this collection of mele. Proceeds from the sale of the Pink CD benefit Maui Memorial Medical Center Foundation, a 501(c)(3) for breast cancer education and awareness. The American Cancer Society states that one in every eight American women will develop breast cancer. Hawaiian women are among the ethnicities with the highest incidence of this disease.

“This Pink CD is truly a labor of love dedicated to the women and men in Hawai'i whose lives have been touched by breast cancer,” said Ululani Correa, executive director of Maui Memorial. “With the Pink CD we are hoping to expand the outreach to other areas where the Hawaiian population is much greater.”

This inspirational, feel-good compilation features Willie K, Paula Fuga, Namahana, Pomai Williams, Nina Keali'iwahamana, Kaena Brown, Ikaika Brown, Lehua Kalima Heine, Melveen Leed, The Girlas, Nā Waiho'olu'u O Ke Ānuenue, Dani Waring, Love Pacheco and Lahela Rapoza. Available in stores, online at www.MauiHospitalFoundation.org or by calling Maui Memorial Medical Center Foundation at 808-242-2630.

For more information, tune in to Na 'Ōiwi 'Ōlino at 8 a.m. June 13 on AM 940 on O'ahu, AM 900 KNUI on Maui, AM 850 KHLO in Hilo and AM 790 KKON in Kona.