![]() It is a delicate balance to choose between the recordings of historically significant performers done decades ago on inferior recording technology, and younger contemporary performers whose recordings are more sonically appealing to contemporary ears.In some areas, anthology or compilation recordings have been favored over individual artist releases, in order for a newbie to experience the diversity of artists and playing styles out there.My own preference for Hawaiian-language mele is clear from the absence of English-language hapa haole songs from the “golden years” of the 1930s-1960s, and “contemporary island music” since the 1970s.(They may be considered for future inclusion, but not now.) This list contains recordings on CD that are currently available for sale at outlets such as Hawaiian Music Island ( LP recordings not yet reissued on CD are not considered here.The selections on this list are my personal picks for what I would recommend to a “Newbie”–someone new to Hawaiian music. ![]() Here are the criteria for this personal list: One of the benefits of blogging on different aspects of Hawaiian music has been the opportunity to think through a question that comes up again and again: What would a “Top Ten Hawaiian Music CDs for Newbies” include? So for my holiday post, let me offer my own personal “2009 Top Ten for Newbies” list.
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