Mountain Apple Company

13/02/2024

Israel "IZ" Kamakawiwoʻole and his band rehearsing “Kamalani” for a recorded performance at the Waioli Tea House in Manoa Valley on Oahu. These rehearsal’s are an interesting glimpse at how much fun he had with his band, yet effortlessly hitting harmonies and playing each song perfect, even in rehearsal.

Israel and his band rehearsing "Kamalani" for a recorded performance at the Waioli Tea House in Manoa Valley on Oahu. These rehearsal's are an interesting gl...

07/12/2023

Tis the season! So here is one of our favorites, Willie K. and Willie Nelson singing the Holiday classic "Away in a Manger".

Official Music Video of "Away in a Manger". From Willie K's 1999 Christmas album, 'Willie Kalikimaka'. Willie K recorded this on Maui with the legendary Wil...

21/11/2023

In-person or virtual tickets are available now: https://www.halauohia.com/oli-fest

Edith Kanakaʻole World Oli Festival 2023 will feature a variety of opportunities to dive into the world of oli (Hawaiian chant) and build your knowledge base, skill set, and connections.

20/11/2023

Edith Kanakaʻole’s Granddaughter, Kekuhi Kealiʻikanakaʻole, and her organization, Lonoa Honua is hosting The Edith Kanakaʻole World Oli Festival, December 1-3, 2023 in Hilo, Hawaiʻi. This will be a hybrid event but we highly recommend coming in-person.

https://www.halauohia.com/oli-fest

The Edith Kanakaʻole World Oli Festival (previously World Oli Movement) is an Interdisciplinary Conference centered on oli (Hawaiʻi chant).

The pursuit of relationships in resonance with our environment can take many forms, which is why Oli Fest honors multiple ways of knowing and multiple intelligences. This movement is for ANYONE interested in learning to connect to place and apply that connection to your personal and professional life.

Edith Kanakaʻole World Oli Festival
December 1-3, 2023
Hilo, Hawaiʻi

16/10/2023

Happy Heavenly Birthday to Willie K. Thankfully we have so many beautiful songs and memories to remember you with. Mahalo for all the songs and laughter.

15/09/2023

Remember this!? Sistah Robi Kahakalau and her 1995 hit "Pi`i Mai Ka Nalu". That classic Bu Laʻia intro never gets old! What other Hawaiian Music Legends can you spot in this video?

05/09/2023

Listen to Raiatea Helm's new album, "A Legacy of Hawaiian Song & String, Volume One", is Out Today on all streaming platforms!

Visit https://www.kcpstrings.com to listen and for complete digital liner notes.

"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." - N. Haʻalilio Noah Ha'alilio Solomon

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
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 O'Sullivan
Flute: Lance Suzuki
Autoharp: Led Kaapana
Piano: Dan DelNegro and Aaron J Salā
Dobro: Rob Ickes
Fiddle: Eli Bishop and Justin Branum Music Page
Violin: Eric Silberger and Mann-Wen Loviola: Duane Padilla
Cello: Joshua Akira Nakazawa
Copyright 2023 Raiatea Helm Records
Copyright 2023 Kealakai Center for Pacific Strings

14/06/2023

Recently discovered in our Mountain Apple Company archive is this never before seen footage of Israel "IZ" Kamakawiwoʻole playing songs while the TV studio crew sets up around him. Behind the scenes footage of IZ is rare, so we are excited to share this video with his fans.

01/02/2023

Fresh from the Mountain Apple Company Archive is Hawaiian Style Band performing "Love and Honesty" at Wakiʻi Music Festival, June 19th, 1994. Can you believe that was almost 30 years ago!?

11/01/2023

We are heartbroken to hear of Milan Bertosa's passing. His talent as engineer was immense and he deserves all the accolades we can dish out.

We all know the story of Milan recording "Over the Rainbow" with Israel at 3am, which would be a career highlight for any recording engineer, but Milan’s involvement and contributions to Hawaiian Music are vast and these albums we displayed here are just a small representation of the albums he recorded with Mountain Apple Company.

Milan's legacy will live on and continue to make people happy.

07/12/2022

We put together a playlist of some a few of our Holiday Releases from some of our Artists through the years.

Go to Hawaiian Holiday Classics.

05/12/2022

Happy Holidays! To celebrate the Holiday Season, we have released a brand new music video of Willie K.'s holiday classic "Away in a Manger", Featuring Willie Nelson. This video features never before scene footage of Willie and Willie recording the song in studio.

Official Music Video of "Away in a Manger". From Willie K's 1999 Christmas album, 'Willie Kalikimaka'. Willie K recorded this on Maui with the legendary Wil...

18/10/2022

Check out Israel "IZ" Kamakawiwo`ole's beautiful performance of "White Sandy Beach of Hawaiʻi", live from the Waikiki Shell, March 22, 1997.

His vocals, (as always) are so butter smooth, but heʻs so consistent, this sounds almost identical to the album recording.

IZ performing 'White Sandy Beach' at the Waikiki Shell on March 22nd, 1997. Accompanied with a performance from 'Hula Halau Olana', from Oahu. Stream the son...

20/09/2022

This is new for us...See IZ like you've never seen him before.

Legendary ventriloquists Terry Fator and Darci Lynne join Celia Munoz on stage for an epic performance! The trio sings "Somewhere Over The Rainbow."» Get The...

02/09/2022

Live for the first time in nearly 40 years is The Brothers Cazimero Documentary, "Celebration". A deep dive into the history of the Brothers Cazimero and their evolution into the group that we all love.

First broadcast in 1984, Celebration covers the beginnings of The Brothers Cazimero. From their early days with the family band, their solo projects, and beh...

17/06/2022

The final two Volumes of Palani Vaughan's "Iāʻoe E Ka Lā" tribute to Hawaiʻi's King David Kalākaua are available on all Digital Services for the first time now.

Learn the story behind both albums and listen at the links below.

Iāʻoe E Ka Lā - Vol. Three: https://www.mountainapplecompany.com/palani-vaughan-ioe-e-ka-l/volume-three

Iāʻoe E Ka Lā - Vol. Four: https://www.mountainapplecompany.com/palani-vaughan-ioe-e-ka-l/volume-four

14/05/2022

Have you seen the latest video for Palani Vaughan's "Kuʻi Ka Lono" from Iāʻoe E Ka Lā Volume 2?

It was written in tribute to Hawaiʻi’s King David Kalākaua recalling the celebration of his 50th Birthday on November 16 1886.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7nGkIsAlwxc

From Palani Vaughan's iconic album Iāʻoe E Ka Lā - Volume Two, is "Kuʻi Ka Lono". Iāʻoe E Ka Lā - Volume Two represents Palani Vaughan singing the music of H...

14/05/2022

Tonight on CBS's Come Dance With Me, watch them dance to Israel "IZ" Kamakawiwo`ole's "Over the Rainbow". Airing at 7pm PST.

https://www.cbs.com/shows/come-dance-with-me/

10/05/2022

Now available for the first time on all digital providers is Palani Vaughan's Iāʻoe E Ka Lā - Volume Two.

Visit the link to hear the album, and learn more about the story behind Volume Two, with Palani Vaughan singing the music of Hawaiʻi’s King David Kalākaua recalling the celebration of his 50th Birthday on November 16, 1886.

https://www.mountainapplecompany.com/palani-vaughan-ioe-e-ka-l/volume-two

Iāʻoe E Ka Lā - Vol. Two - 1975Out May 10th, 2022Palani Vaughan singing the music of Hawaiʻi’s King David Kalākaua recalling the celebration of his 50th Birthday on November 16, 1886   Pre-save album This volume focuses on the eventful "middle period" (1886-1887) of the reign of Hawaiis last...

02/05/2022

On May 10th, we are releasing Palani Vaughan's "Iāʻoe E Ka Lā - Volume Two".

Get all the details of the Second Volume in Palani's iconic Iāʻoe E Ka Lā album series, and Pre-Save the album at the link:

https://www.mountainapplecompany.com/palani-vaughan-ioe-e-ka-l/volume-two

Iāʻoe E Ka Lā - Vol. Two - 1975Out May 10th, 2022Palani Vaughan singing the music of Hawaiʻi’s King David Kalākaua recalling the celebration of his 50th Birthday on November 16, 1886   Pre-save album This volume focuses on the eventful "middle period" (1886-1887) of the reign of Hawaiis last...

19/04/2022

Watch the Official Music Video for Iāʻoe E Ka Lā, from Palani Vaughan's Iāʻoe E Ka Lā - Volume One.

https://youtu.be/8nbtbVtHLpc

Restored and Colorized Images Courtesy of Tony Barnhill, https://www.instagram.com/tonybarnhill808/

B&W Kalākaua Images Courtesy of the Hawaii State Archives, Photograph Collection

From Palani Vaughan's iconic album series "Iāʻoe E Ka Lā", is the title track from Iāʻoe E Ka Lā - Volume One. Listen to the album and learn more about Palan...

13/04/2022

Available for the first time on Digital is Palani Vaughan's iconic album series "Iāʻoe E Ka Lā". Volume One is Palani singing the music of Hawaiʻi’s King David Kalākaua on the 100th Anniversary of his reign. Listen now!

https://www.mountainapplecompany.com/palani-vaughan-ioe-e-ka-l

Volumes One through Four of Palani Vaughan's legendary albums in tribute to King Kalākaua

09/03/2022

Israel "IZ" Kamakawiwo`ole has a new video! Watch the official video for "Wind Beneath My Wings" from his 1995 album, "E Ala Ē. With never before seen home video footage of Israel's funeral from the Hōkūle'a.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p5QCszXrNKQ

Israel “IZ” Kamakawiwoʻole’s version of the iconic song “Wind Beneath My Wings”. Set over never before seen home video from Israel’s funeral on June 12th, 19...

05/03/2022

Watch the new Official Music Video for Amy Hanaialii and Willie K.'s legendary song, “Pālehua”.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5jCuFsQAog

Edited with never before seen, home video from Amy and Willie's 1997-1998 recording sessions at Mountain Apple Company's studio at Pālehua on Oahu.

From Amy Hānaialiʻi and Willie Kʻs iconic 1998 album, "Hānaialiʻi" is Pālehua. Using restored home video from Amy and Willie's 1997-1998 recording sessions a...

30/11/2021

Premiering December 1st at 12am HST on the Mountain Apple Company YouTube channel. A concert from The Brothers Cazimero that hasn't been seen in full, in nearly 40 years. Watch the trailer and subscribe so you don't miss this and rediscover The Brothers Cazimero.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TDTD1RrqkgM

From the Vault of Mountain Apple Company is The Brothers Cazimero "Captured Magic, Live at the Ocean Showroom 1982".Premiering on the Mountain Apple Company ...