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An AMAZING CD

Theresa Drew | Honolulu, HI USA | 08/31/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Makana's debut CD is simply fantastic. Having seen him play live for three years now, I can honestly say that the CD is a realistic showcase of his talents. The slack key selections are crisp and mellow. "Jacked Up Slack" is a fabulous fusion of traditional slack key guitar and funky jazz tones--it's like sitting in on a hot jam session on a cool Hawaiian night. The wide selection of orginal tunes shows a growing talent for songwriting; my favorites are "Song for Sonny", a sweet, melodic tribute to his former mentor and teacher Sonny Chillingworth, and the slack key adventure of "Flood." This CD soothes my soul--buy it and bathe in the sound that is MAKANA."

Local artist combines tradition with contemporary light

Nani | Honolulu, HI | 08/30/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"What a wonderful debut CD. I remember Makana from his early days apprenticing under Slack Key legend Sonny Chillingsworth and he was impressive then. It's important to know that Makana has combined his skill and talent at slack key with his own original compositions in lyrics and music. That's no easy task to pull off these days, and I happen to think the results are excellent. I don't find his music to be an immature interpretation of loneliness or a dissapointment. If you want shallow, repetitive music that sounds like everything on the radio today, if you don't want to be reflective, think, and feel emotions, and if you don't want a CD you will look forward to playing first thing in the morning...by all means don't buy this CD. This CD is only for those who can truly appreciate music, artistry, and aren't afraid of a little **instrospection**. What a refreshingly honest approach at music. Can you handle it??"

Makana Rules

Theresa Drew | 08/30/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I bought Makana's CD recently and wuz blown away... So much diversity: beautiful blends of diverse ethnic cultures: from Celtic to African and back to Makana's roots, Hawaiian! One of the most laid-back, easy-listening albums I've ever bought. I listen to it over and over and over again and never seem to tire of it. Two-thumbs up for Makana!!"