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New Hawaiian music release! 

George Kahumoku, Jr. & Bob Brozman

Kani Wai – Sound of Water

Hawaiian 12-string Slack Key & Acoustic Lap Steel Guitars

 Lahaina, Maui –

Maui’s own Grammy®  Award winning Slack Key Master, George Kahumoku Jr. and international world music & bluesman, Bob Brozman have released an exciting new Hawaiian CD, Kani Wai—Sound of Water. This duet album of traditional Hawaiian music mostly from the 20s and 30s, plus a few Kahumoku originals, contains three instrumentals and ten vocals sung by George Kahumoku, Jr., playing 12-string guitar, combined with the eclectic stylings of Bob Brozman on acoustic lap steel guitar. As an embellishment, the exotic 26-string African Kora is used on four cuts giving a delightful and unexpected touch to the extended instrumental work on this 80 minute CD. English translations and Hawaiian lyrics are included in the detailed liner notes.

This collaboration is a celebration of their rare time together as both artists live whirlwind lives performing, teaching, and traveling. The recordings for this duet album came about while George was based in Santa Cruz, California in 2001-2002, making it possible to spend extra time at the Different Fur Recording Studio when both artists were home from extensive touring schedules.

George is a natural pioneer who experiments with new music and combinations while continuing to honor his native Hawaiian roots and traditions. Known as Hawaii’s Renaissance man, George is a also a sculptor, author, farmer, and educator and a three-time Grammy Award winning producer and artist for Best Hawaiian Album. For six years he has hosted the Wednesday night Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Concert Series that is currently on hiatus until December 30 at which time the show will resume. (www.slackkey.com)

Bob is an internationally renowned recording artist and ethnomusicologist. His work with musicians from throughout the world has marked him as both a virtuoso slide guitarist and as a pioneer in finding a common thread among global musical cultures. Bob’s love for music stretches back four decades.  Bob is currently on a three month long tour of Europe.

UPCOMING EVENT – NOVEMBER 15TH. George will be performing on stage at Lahaina Cannery mall. In the evening, following this event, there will be a Kani Wai CD release party featuring a 3 Course Wine Dinner at LuLu’s Lahaina Surf Club and Grill at Lahaina Cannery Mall, that includes a Kani Wai CD with dinner for $30 per person, plus tax and gratuities, from 6pm to 7:30 pm.

For interviews, bookings and information, please contact:

George Kahumoku, Jr.

PO Box 12804, Lahaina, HI 96761

Phone: 808-280-9948 or Fax: 808-249-2124

Email: george@kahumoku.com

www.kahumoku.com

KANI WAI: Sound of Water now available at record stores and on DanielHo.com and iTunes

2009 release by Kealia Farms Record Company and Daniel Ho Creations.