For Release: May 11, 1999

Contact: Suzi Mechler, Vice President

The Mountain Apple Company  

(808) 597-1888 or e-mail: suzi@mountainapplecompany.com

MIKE KAAWA, ONE OF THE BEST KNOWN AND MOST HIGHLY REGARDED MUSICIANS IN HAWAI`I

DEBUTS HIS FIRST CD ENTITLED, "Hwn Boy"

Touted everywhere he performs on the islands and one of the best known and most highly regarded musicians in Hawai`i, contemporary musician Mike Kaawa is finally coming into his own with the debut of his CD, entitled, "Hwn Boy."

Under the Mountain Apple Company label, "Hwn Boy" is a fine collection of lyrics that reflect the importance of the ocean's influence and other influences that he has held near and dear in his heart all these years. Like an ocean himself, Kaawa takes listeners on a magical and hypnotic wave of smooth, sweet sounds, pure intensity and gentle calmness through the CD's culmination of classic Hawaiian tunes, original compositions and kïhö`alu instrumentals.

It is because of his chameleon-like status in Hawaiian music that Kaawa's music career has spanned almost three decades and a long list of accomplishments, including performances with the Mike Kaawa Trio, Brown Company, Par Three and the Native Hawaiian Band to name a few.

Kaawa, an illuminating performer who has brightened some of Hawaii's most popular stages and has captivated audiences with his enchanting stage presence and vocal abilities, can be heard in all of his glory in his debut CD, "Hwn Boy."

CHECK OUT MIKE'S LATEST COLLABORATION ALBUM, Na 'Oiwi (Native Sons)!!!

OR ORDER BY MAIL FROM THE NA` OIWI WEBSITE!!!