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The Seductive Sounds of Hawaii: Polynesian Girl

Nani Wolfgramm
The Seductive Sounds of Hawaii: Polynesian Girl

This album is the last of three recordings by Nani Wolfgramm and His Islanders from the Monitor Records world music catalogue. Released in 1993, it combines their 1986 recording Hawaii: Polynesian Girl with an additional 11 instrumental tracks. Expert slack key guitar and ukulele playing showcase this selection of 23 classic and contemporary Hawaiian songs.

*Content Advisory: The title and description of this album demonstrate a harmful trend in representations of Hawaiian music and Hawai‘i as a whole. It characterizes Hawaiian music and instruments such as the steel guitar as “seductive,” a stereotype that has been harmful to Hawaiian people. It is not our intention to judge the artist for engaging in this trend; popular music at the time expected it of Hawaiian musicians in order to make a living. We simply want to acknowledge the existence of this trend and encourage listeners to think critically about their own conceptions of Hawaiian music and Hawai‘i in general. For more information, click here.
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Track Listing

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Tiger Shark Nani Wolfgramm 02:19
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Sea Breeze Nani Wolfgramm 03:06
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Hanalei Moon; Lahaina Nani Wolfgramm 04:43
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104
South Sea Waves Nani Wolfgramm 04:01
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105
Hula Lady Nani Wolfgramm 02:35
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Lovely Hula Hands; Old Song of Hawaii Nani Wolfgramm 03:49
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107
Sand Nani Wolfgramm 03:31
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108
Hula Blues Nani Wolfgramm 02:44
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109
Vei' Vosaki; Nuku'alofa Hula Girl Nani Wolfgramm 03:24
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Sophisticated Hula Nani Wolfgramm 02:59
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111
To You Sweetheart Aloha Nani Wolfgramm 03:27
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112
Tiny Bubbles Nani Wolfgramm 02:29
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Polynesian Girl Nani Wolfgramm 02:27
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114
Every Coconut Row Nani Wolfgramm 02:23
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115
Pretty Maui Girl; One Paddle Nani Wolfgramm 03:18
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116
Beyond the Reef Nani Wolfgramm 03:36
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117
Yellow Birds Nani Wolfgramm 03:10
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118
Now is the Hour Nani Wolfgramm 02:42
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119
Nani Waimea Nani Wolfgramm 02:19
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120
South Sea Rose Nani Wolfgramm 03:39
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Maui Chimes Nani Wolfgramm 02:35
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Moon of Manakura; Singing Bamboo Nani Wolfgramm 04:47
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Keep Your Eyes on the Hands Nani Wolfgramm 03:22