Introduction

Are you traveling to Hawaii soon and want to get in the mood by listening to sounds of the islands beforehand? Well you're in luck. Below we have put together a comprehensive list of some great island artists along with some links to where you can purchase these albums. From the melodic sounds of slack key guitar to soft and gentle tones of Olomana we're sure you'll find some choices here to get you through the coming work weeks before you catch a plane.

One of the things you'll notice with Hawaiian music is the artists love of the islands and it's traditions. The feelings of aloha, ohana (family), and the land are ever abundant in the lyrics and titles of most Hawaiian songs. Often times along with more traditional Hawaiian music comes the Hula. Moving to the sounds and the words the Hula allows the song to come alive and tell a story through the motion of ones hands, hips, and feet.

What is Slack Key Guitar?

Slack key guitar is a special tuning of a traditional 6-string guitar.