And so it goes with one enchanting song after another, all enhanced by exemplary instrumentation and vocals. Next comes a sweet version of Uncle George Naope’s “Ka Nani A’o Ka’u” (The Beauty of Ka’u), with Aunty Waddi Kaina on piano. Maui’s Kaleo Phillips recently released his first solo album, “E Mama,” which he dedicated to his mother.įeaturing eight original compositions and four favorite contemporary and classic covers, the opening title track blends male and female vocals beautifully as he sings about his mother’s strength and guidance, and how he cherishes “our moments together.” Participants to the Thanksgiving Sunday Satsang program are encouraged to bring organic boxed/canned food donations for the Maui Food Bank. Tickets are available from Maui Kombucha in Haiku, MacNet in Kahului, Monsoon India Restaurant in Kihei and Island Spirit Yoga in Lahaina, or online at www. Admission to each event is $40 cash in advance, and $50 cash at the door.This recording is the result of her request.”Īt the Maui events, he will be joined by Arjun Bruggeman on tabla and percussion, Genevieve Walker on violin, Mark Gorman on bass and Nina Rao on finger cymbals and backing vocals. When she told me this, I offered to make longer versions of the same chants, but keeping a steady tempo and without speeding up. But when the chants sped up, the kids got anxious and became distracted. “The chanting has a soothing and relaxing effect on the kids. “I have a dear friend who works with children with autism and special needs, and she teaches them yoga using my CDs,” he reports.
His latest album, “Peace of My Heart,” is subtitled “Chants to Calm the Mind and Ease the Heart.” The program will include traditional Indian music, kirtan (chanting), meditation and a dialogue between Ram Dass and Krishna Das.ĭas will also lead an en “CHANTing” evening of kirtan at 7 p.m. His popular albums include “Live Ananda,” “Pilgrim Heart,” featuring Sting and “All One,” with Steely Dan’s Walter Becker. Grammy-nominated kirtan leader Krishna Das will also participate. Legendary spiritual teacher/author Ram Dass will host the 13th annual Thanksgiving Satsang program, a benefit for the Maui Food Bank, from 5 to 7 p.m. Tickets will also be available at the door.
Presale tickets are $20 and are available at or by calling 280-6581. 1, he will unleash his comedic talent at Mulligans on the Blue in Wailea in “a Haole, a Hawaiian & a Hillbilly” show from 7 to 10 p.m. It’s a sentiment that comes across on such cuts as the moving ‘Songs in the Kitchen,’ as well as the masterfully-written ‘Story to Tell (Little Bird)’.”Ī little rain didn’t deter folks from enjoying Willie K and his trio at Makawao’s Third Friday Town Party, enthralling all with an almost two-hour set ranging from a rousing “Born Under a Bad Sign” to his hit “Katchi Katchi Music Makwao.” Besides being an amazing musician, Willie could easily have a career as a comedian - he’s that funny. Sounds Like Nashville praised: “The best material on this disc comes from real life and appreciating your blessings of what you have in life. Real deal music about real deal things playing with real people.” This is just me singing and playing alongside my band. “I set out on a mission to write a groovy record with a real band playing real stuff.
“This is the best record I’ve ever made,” he told Billboard. Last year he released his fourth album, the self-titled “Lee Brice,” which included guest guitarist Warren Haynes of the Allman Brothers Band. Brice reported he titled the album “I Don’t Dance” as symbolic of his refusal to, “dance in the box of Nashville.”