Honolulu; Waikiki - The 32nd Annual Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards is a showcase of the best music to come out of Hawaii. The 2009 award ceremony featured a well rounded list of music performers,producers, & engineers.
Hawaiian Music Awards
32nd Annual Na Hoku Hanohano 2009 Winners
Album of the year: " … With Aloha," Pali (PK); D.J. Pratt, Pali Kaaihue, producers
Song of the year: "Island Days," Pali T.W. Kaaihue from " … With Aloha" (PK)
Group: Holunape, "Ahea? Ano!" (Roy Sakuma)
Female vocalist: Natalie Ai Kamauu, "I"
Male vocalist: Kaumakaiwa Kanakaole, "Kaumakaiwa" (Mountain Apple)
Most promising artist: Kuipaoa, "Pili O Ke Ao" (Kupaoa)
Compilation album: "Hawaiian Slack Key Kings Master Series Vol. II," various artists (Rhythm and Roots); Chris Lau, Milton Lau, producers
Religious album: "All For One," Del Beazley (Mountain Apple)
Contemporary album: "Aumakua," Amy Hanaialii (Ua)
Anthology: "Unforgettable," Israel Kamakawiwoole and the Makaha Sons of Niihau (Poki); Tim Mathre, Kata Maduli, Lea Uyehara, producers
R&B/Hip Hop album: "Reborn," A Touch of Gold (Golden Boy)
Reggae album: "Nothing to Hide," Rebel Souljahs
Island music album: " … With Aloha," Pali (PK)
Instrumental album: "Haleakala," Jeff Peterson and Riley Lee (Peterson)
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