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Ale'a

This group of traditional Hawaiian singers and acoustic musicians was formed in 1997 includes Ryan Gonzalez (Gonzo) Chad Takatsugi, and Kaho'okeleholu Hannahs (Kale). Kale plays base, Chad plays guitar and ukulele, and Gonzo plays guitar, ukulele, and banjo. All three sing lead and background vocals. Jackson Kuroiwa was part of the group briefly in the early days, and Kala'iSterm was part of the group from 1998 to 2000 when he left to become the director of the Honolulu Boy's Choir.

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Formerly band member Kalai Stern is now a teacher and choral director at Hawaii Pacific University Downtown.

The Ale'a Performance Schedule is available on the group's official Web site at Alea Online. CDs recorded by Ale'a include "Take Me Home" in 2000, "Kinohi" in 2002, and "Kaulupono" in 2004.

Kaulupono
Released: October 5, 2004
Label: Tropical Music

Review: John Berger, Honolulu Sar Bulletin

Review: Wayne Harada, Honolulu Advertiser

Review: Bella Online Review

fg Official Album Web site

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Kinohi/Origins
Released: April 30, 2002
Label: Tropical Music

Na Hoku Hanohano Awards:

Nominated for 6, received 1

Review: John Berger, Honolulu Sar Bulletin

Review: Wayne Harada, Honolulu Advertiser

Official Album Web site

Review at Tropical Music Hawaii

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Take Me Home
Released: August 1, 2000
Label: Tropical Music

Winner of 4 Na Hoku Hanohano Awards

Winner of 2 Hawaii Music Awards

Review: John Berger, Honolulu Sar Bulletin

Official Album Web site

Buy the CD at Amazon.com

Articles About Ale'a
2001: Ale'a Takes Lead Among Music Award Finalists
2001: Ale'a Learning to Adjust to Star Status
2001: Newcomer Ale'a Wins Four Hoku Awards
2001: Ale'a Revives Traditional Acoustic Hawaiian Music

2003: Keeping Tradition Alive

Official Web Site: Alea Online
Booking: 808-306-5301

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