Ohana Hawaiiana Vol. 2

The OHANA HAWAIIANA Vol. 2. Compiled by the Freiburg-based record collector and disc jockey Jens Galler (aka Buddy Belpaso/Forbidden Bongo Bar). We are all aware that there are numerous Hawaiian compilations from the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s. But regrettably, they are consistently accompanied by identical "Aloha He" renditions. Additionally, there is a plethora of exotica compilations, which serve as a ring around the entire realm of exotica music.

But a tasteful compilation of Hawaiian music on vinyl tastefully compiled - that was still missing. Therefore, here are the two volumes of the OHANA HAWAIIANA! (After the successful first volume, released in March 2024)

“Hawaiian and Hawaiian-related music” for an unforgettable private pool party. Sleazy, finger-snapping, and slightly hip-shaking—without being disturbing. That is the purpose of this once again fantastic, unique compilation of original 7-inch records, carefully handpicked out of his enormous private record collection.

This volume contains traditional Hawaiian musicians like Alfred Apaka, the interpreter of the “Hapa haole music" who melted classical Hawaiian music with American pop-arrangements sung in English, as well as Rudi Wairata, a prominent musician in the genre of Hawaiian steel guitar music. But also, so to speak “Hawaiian related” music like from the Danish guitarist and bandleader Jorn Grauengard, the American country singer Slim Whitman, or the German pianist and composer Sascha Kommer. A remarkable desire for the Hawaiian spirit and exotica music is evident in all of their musical compositions. 
The artwork of the German multi-talented Marcel Bontempi serves as the artistic culmination of this record. 

An absolute "must-have" for everyone who enjoys Mai Tai nights and tiki style!

Tracklist

A1 - I'm A Happy Hawaiian Cowboy - Hal Aloma And His Orchestra
A2 - Hula-Cha - Jay Epae
A3 - No Hu Hu - Bonnie Alden
A4 - Hawaiian Cowboy - Slim Whitman
A5 - Hawaiian War Chant - The Ames Brothers
A6 - Hootchy Kootchy Henry - Mitchell Torok
A7 - Hapa Haole Hula Girl - Alfred Apaka
A8 - Caribbean Cruise - The Three Bars Feat Nicky Roberts

B1 - Hula Rock And Roll - Angeline And Hawaii's Teen Towners
B2 - Without You - Sascha Kommer
B3 - Kahlúa - Jørn Grauengård
B4 - Luau Cha Cha Cha - Annette With The Afterbeats
B5 - That's The Hawaiian In Me - The 49Th State Hawaiians
B6 - Rockin'and Rollin' In Hawaii - The De Castro Sisters
B7 - Uhe Uhene - Rudi Wairata And His Mena Moeria Minstrels
B8 - Hawaiian Eye - Ernie Freeman