SUPPORT & APPRECIATION for HEALING MUSIC & The Artists Who Share It With You--Make It A Regular Part of Your Lifestyle Goal for 2012!
Wishing You Blessings of Aloha...from Kumu Iwalani & your 'Ohana at Island Arts & Sweet Aloha!
The Sound of Pure Spirit...All Heart! 
SWEET ALOHA shares traditional and modern fresh tracks from music around the world. Rooted with influences of island melodies from Hawai'i, Polynesia, and Asia, add a dash of contemporary folk, a twist of Latin rhythm, a sprinkling of Middle Eastern grooves, plus a generous helping of classic standards--SWEET ALOHA creates its own unique sound by blending smooth vocals with warm rhythmic strums spiced with unconventional and uninhibited lead patterns of the ukulele. Each song is a surprising delight for the senses, each piece played with undeniable soul. A familiar taste from days past updated with a fresh flavor--at once inspiring and memorable for all ages. Come share the experience, the culture, and spirit of simply beautiful music. The sound of SWEET ALOHA...pure spirit, all heart!
CLICK BELOW TO HEAR OUR NEWEST SWEET ALOHA SOUND SAMPLE:
Instruments Used on Featured Song: 4-string ukulele with accompanying vocals.
The featured song on our sample was composed in the 1800s by a Hawaiian princess. It is about a girl who was in love with someone who could not return the love she gave. The story says that she eventually died of a broken heart calling out her beloved's name on the final moments of her life.
***Our newest CD, "Hone I Ka Pu'uwai--Sweet Aloha Vol. III" is now available!
Hone I Ka Pu'uwai is translated as a sweetness that comes from the heart. Sharing stories of love, home, family, and hope. All with that Sweet Aloha signature sound of "pure spirit, all heart!"
Sweet Aloha appears this season at the following public events:
SAT. 10/8--10th Annual Oregon Covered Bridges Festival, Cottage Grove, OR
SUN. 10/23--Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, Alton Baker Park/Autzen Stadium
FRI. 11/11 @ 5pm--Cozmic Pizza, 199 West 8th (corner of 8th & Charnelton), all ages, no cover SAT. 11/19 @ 3pm--34th Annual Fern Ridge Holiday Bazaar
TUE. 11/22--Lane Community College, lecture on Asian-Pacific Cultural Practices, Identity & Spirituality
TUE. 11/22 @ 7pm--live interview at KRVM 91.9 FM during "Women in Music" broadcast
FRI. 11/25 @ 1pm--Eugene Airport Terminal
FRI. 11/25 @ 7pm--Last Friday Artwalk, The Last Stand Coffee Company, 216 Blair Blvd. (Sweet Aloha appears as part of the 2011 Grrrlz Rock Festival celebrating and honoring our local female artists throughout the month of November.)
Share the Magic of True Aloha Spirit
through MUSIC with Us!
