In chanting legacy

'Malama' by Kawaikapuokalani Hewett • 'The Music of Chucky Boy Chock Vol. 1' by Chucky Boy Chock • 'Rock Easy' by Maoli

OLR resurrection

"In This World" by Oriental Love Ring • "The Legendary Atta Isaacs" by Atta Isaacs • "Grown" by Brysen G

Time hasn't dulled 86 List's edge

"Respect" by 86 List • "Electric Monkey" by Tavana • "Hawaii Roots Reggae Music Compilation" by Various artists

Kahoano boasts a versatile appeal

"Stream Dreams" by Kamuela Kahoano • "Kyas" by Kyas • "Ki Ho'alu: Slack Key the Hawaiian Way" by Various artists

Quietly but effectively great again

'Ukulele Nahenahe' by Herb Ohta Jr. • 'Ku'u Honua Mele (My Music World)' by Patrick Landeza • 'Take 1' by Herb Ohta Jr. & Jon Yamasato

Vegas, Gibson craft love-song album

"Forevermore" by Ben & Maila • "Amplify" by Various artists • "E Mau No" by Anelaikalani

Hawaii steel guitar music alive, well

"Hawaiian Steel VI" by Alan Akaka, Casey Olsen and Greg Sardinha • "Hawaiian Style Ukulele 2" by Troy Fernandez • "Determined" by Kawao

From mellow to rockin' and back

"Steel 'n Love" by Bobby Ingano • "Evolution" by Manoa DNA • "Aloha Na 'Ohana A'o Hawai'i" by David Kahiliaulani Kuhia Ka'io

'Ike Pono pleases with acoustic flair

"Deep Waters" by 'Ike Pono • "Vamonos de Fiesta" by Rolando Sanchez • "Conscious Roots" by Conscious Roots

Special 'Django' sets precedent

"Django Would Go" - Hot Club of Hulaville • "Rhythm Summit" - Rhythm Summit • "The Hits 2003-2010" - Marty Dread