Traditional: "O Come All Ye Faithful," "White Christmas," "Jingle Bell Rock".Main mode: Sprightly light jazz with signature honeyed vocals.Brothers Cazimero, "Cazimero Christmas Favorites" (1999) 20 and 22-23 at the Hale Koa Luau Gardens in Waikīkī.Ĥ. Stage presence: The trio celebrate their 25th anniversary with a Holiday Music Spectacular, Dec.Island style: "Kana Kaloka" ("Santa Claus"), "Hosana (Ua Mau)".Traditional: "Ave Maria," "A Christmas Wish".Main mode: Soothing women's vocals with a touch of sass.Na Leo Pilimehana, "Christmas Gift" (1998) Robi Kahakulau, who sings a verse in German on their recording of "Silent Night," appears there Sunday nights.ģ. Stage presence: No word yet on the renowned trio's usual Christmas concert lineup in Hawai'i (and Las Vegas), but you may spot the Sons at Chai's Island Bistro at the Aloha Tower Marketplace in Honolulu.Island style: the title track (a given), "Christmas Lu'au," "E Ke Keiki, E Iesu" ("Oh Child, Jesus").
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#HAWAII MUSIC CHRISTMAS PLUS#
They're shown in chronological order, starting with the golden oldest, along with highlights of island-inflected songs and more traditionally presented tunes, plus dates of upcoming concerts. In honor of the 50th anniversary of "Numbah One Day of Christmas" - the still-popular Hawaiian Pidgin spin on "The 12 Days of Christmas" - here are 10 Yuletide CDs I wish my tūtū had given me, plus two brand-new recordings that are sure to be on someone's wish list.
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But those who can't swing a trip to the islands may take comfort in a Hawaiian music Christmas CD, which also makes a special souvenir or stocking stuffer - perhaps one reason there's a fresh release or two every year. Those who alight in the Aloha State between now and Christmas may even be able to see Hawaiian music's top stars in holiday-themed concerts, several of which benefit local charities and are sure to draw a festive local crowd.