Perseverence

Ekolu's new album is available today on itunes.

Interesting fact: The name Perseverance came from when Ekolu spoke to Israel Kamakawiwo'ole (singer of Somewhere Over the Rainbow/What a Wonderful World) at his performance in Maui Zoo at 14 years old.  IZ told Ekolu to go home and look up the word "perseverance" because he knew the word was for Ekolu.  Today, we see and here perseverance in action from them.  I believe we all could take a valuable lesson away from this.

Visit Team Ekolu's page for more details of their story and music.

Island 98.5

Two years ago, I first stumbled across a reggae station by the name of island 98.5.  This station is based in Honolulu, Hawaii and first aired in 1988.  Fun fact: the first song I heard on this station that brought my attention to this genre was Ups and Downs by Ho'okoa.  

Listen live here:

Ocean Serenity

It is that time again... let's all have another round at marveling at the beauty of the islands. This Ocean Serenity clip is a collection found of Bora Bora night pictures put to music that really matches the mystique of the island.

Site Updates: New Look

You may have noticed that things look slightly different here.  The boarders have been eliminated and the background is now entirely Bora Bora for your viewing pleasure.

Mulligans of Paradise

Dashing through the snow, on a pair of broken skiis....  Who's idea is winter anyways?  

I think it is high tide for another "Mulligans of Paradise". 

The course, Le-Panina, is the only course in Samoa that is a part of the PGA tour (as of 2009).  It has a par of 72 and is full of beautiful views which can be seen in this clip. Enjoy!

Perseverance

We are now a week away from Ekolu's release of Perseverance.  The excitement is growing...
I have even found a remix of their "Provide for You" track which is on the album.  This video was posted by username Keldin Calairo and is a fantastic remix of this tune.

Ooh la Aloha Friday

"Won't you come over love, so I can show you love."  

If you are wondering where this line comes from, it is a line from Anuhea. Anuhea is a guitarist and songwriter from Maui.  In 2006, this beautiful lady attended the Miss Maui Pageant.  

Well, I think this picture has just brought an all new meaning to Pacific Dreamland's 

slogan:  "Anything tropical is fair game." 

On that note...

Below is one of her hit songs "Come Over Love"