Raiatea Helm's discussing the intention of her new release, "A Legacy of Hawaiian Song & String, Volume One".

From the Liner Notes by N. Haʻalilio Solomon:

Hoʻolaʻilaʻi nā manu i ke kāhuli leo leʻa o uka o Hoʻolehua –– The birds are stilled in repose by the voice of the kāhuli shell of the uplands of Hoʻolehua

Let us pause a moment to recognize the singularity of this album, exceptional in all senses of the word. It is remarkably rare that we are offered a musical contribution of such pristine vocals, superb poetry, and impeccable musicianship. The outcome is arresting, it is exquisite.

For complete digital liner notes please visit:
https://www.kcpstrings.com

Producers: Raiatea Helm, Kilin Reece, and Dave Tucciarone
Partner: Kealakai Center for Pacific Strings: @kealakaicenterforpacificst9094
Graphic Design: Allison Leialoha Milham
Cover Image: Carol Nakamoto
Recorded At: Seventh Wave Studio
Liner Notes: Noah Haʻalilio Solomon
Digital Liner Notes Design & Layout: Kilin Reece and Allison Leialoha Milham
Engineered/Mixed/Mastered: Dave Tucciarone
Film production: Ty Sanga
Record Label: Raiatea Helm Records, LLC
Digital Distribution: Mountain Apple Company

String Arrangements: Maestro Aaron Mahi & Duane Padilla
Arrangers: Jeff Peterson and Kamakoa Lindsey-Asing
Composer of original works: Kainani Kahaunaele
Guitar: Kamakoa Lindsey-Asing, Jeff Peterson and Joseph Zayac
Upright Bass: Jeff Au Hoy and Kamakoa Lindsey-Asing
Steel guitar: Casey Olsen
ʻUkulele: Kamakoa Lindsey-Asing and Ian OʻSullivan
Flute: Lance Suzuki
Autoharp: Ledward Kaapana
Piano: Dan Del Negro and Aaron Salā
Dobro: Rob Ickes
Fiddle: Eli Bishop and Justin Branum
Violin: Eric Silberger and Mann-Wen Lo
Viola: Duane Padilla
Cello: Josh Nakazawa

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