I need some recommendations for Hawaiian music.

[Omphaloskepsis]

My sisters twins are having a birthday party (7 years old) on Saturday. I am in charge of music. She only needs about 60 minutes of a music mix. The party has a Hawaiian theme. Can anyone recommend songs or artists with a Hawaiian theme that are from the 50's or 60's. Her examples were early Elvis and The Beach Boys.

I need to get the songs from iTunes or illegal means. So, this isn't the best time to prove your knowledge of obscure island music. Basic stuff that easy to find from my chair would be ideal.

[Connonym]

1. I did a Hawaiian theme for my kid's birthday a few years ago -- fun!

Not Hawaiian per se but Limbo Rock is a good one, plus check out the Lilo and Stich soundtracks for stuff. Have fun!

[Omphaloskepsis]

2. Ohhh.. The girls love Lilo and Stitch.. And I have the DVD.

I will look into that. And It would be songs they know. Thanks.

[Catchawave]

3. Don Ho !

Nothing sings Hawaiian like Ho :D

[Omphaloskepsis]

11. So that is how his name is spelled.

That might help my search turn up something other than porn.

[trof]

13. Bingo! "Suck 'em UP!"

[NightWatcher]

4. Israel Kamakawiwo'ole, or Brother Iz

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PL-uL2M3xvM

Somewhere Over the Rainbow

[Omphaloskepsis]

6. Thanks for reminding me of youtube.

I can easily snag the audio from the videos.

[SteppingRazor]

5. Israel Kamakawiwo'ole

His version of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" is pretty popular.

But if you want more surf music than Hawaiian music, I recommend Beach Boys, The Ventures ("Hawaii 5-0" or "Walk Don't Run" is probably their most popular), The Surfaris, and Dick Dale.

[Omphaloskepsis]

8. Awesome... Thank you..

I am downloading Israel Kamakawiwo'ole and Dick Dale as I type this. I will try to get the rest of the bands you mention. Thanks again.

[mainegreen]

7. Martin Denny, the king of exotica!!!!!!!

[Omphaloskepsis]

9. Is my sister going to kick my ass if this plays at her twins birthday party?

I am downloading it right now.

[NightWatcher]

10. Jack Johnson is sorta Hawaiian

very mellow, ukulele music

[QueenOfCalifornia]

12. A gift (if ya want)

Duke Kamoku and His Islanders - Golden Hawaiian Hits
Ray Kane - Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Masters
Ka'ala Boys - Solid
Hawaiian Party Music - Petty Booka - Ukulele Lady
Hawaiian Cowboy - Slim Whitman
Hawaiian - Luau - Hawaii Music - My little Hula Girl
Hawaiian Music - Aloha Oe
Hawaiian__Pure Heart - Happy Ukulele

I can send these if you have cable