Kalapana – Kalapana III (1977/2019)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time – 39:11 minutes | 764 MB | Genre: Pop Rock, Jazz Rock, Jazz Funk
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © Manifesto Records
In 1973, Kalapana was born from the talent of David John (DJ) Pratt, Carl James Malani Bilyeu, Bryant Mackey Feary, and Kirk Thompson. Within a year’s time, they opened shows for Earth, Wind & Fire, the Moody Blues, and Sly & The Family Stone, while releasing this self-titled debut album. The songs on Kalapana I, Kalapana II and Kalapana III became the classics of a new era in Contemporary Hawaiian music, and continue to shape and inspire the island sound and its musicians.
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Kalapana – Kalapana II (1976/2019)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time – 43:56 minutes | 875 MB | Genre: Pop Rock, Jazz Rock, Jazz Funk
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © Manifesto Records
Kalapna had a very different take on “Hapa haole” music. Very jazzy, Always liked Kalpana, and this album reminds me why. They were unlike other contemporary groups like C and K, Olomana, Beamers, Country Comfort, etc. Distinct vocals and powerful arrangements.
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Kalapana – Kalapana I (1975/2019)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time – 37:33 minutes | 773 MB | Genre: Pop Rock, Jazz Rock, Jazz Funk
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © Manifesto Records
In 1973, Kalapana was born from the talent of David John (DJ) Pratt, Carl James Malani Bilyeu, Bryant Mackey Feary, and Kirk Thompson. Within a year’s time, they opened shows for Earth, Wind & Fire, the Moody Blues, and Sly & The Family Stone, while releasing this self-titled debut album. They released their first, self-titled album, Kalapana, which included Jackie Kelso on sax and flute, Bill Perry on bass and Larry Brown on drums.
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