1. Oli Aloha - Welcoming Chant
featuring Kaliko Beamer-Trapp
2. Hawaiian Spirit
featuring James McWhinney
3. Hawaiian
Soljah
featuring Bruddah Kuz
4. Your
Heart Will Lead You Home
featuring Damon Williams
5. Believe
featuring Faith Rivera
6. Soar
Above It All
featuring Rupert Tripp, Jr.
7. Kaulana Na Pua
featuring Keola Beamer & Nona Beamer
8. Feel The Beat
featuring James McWhinney
9. Winds
of Change
featuring Glynn Motoishi
10. What Do I Have To Do
featuring Damon Williams
11. The World is Waiting For You
featuring Faith Rivera
12. Happy Today
featuring Damon Williams
13. Sunny Day
featuring Howard Shapiro
14. Higher Ground
featuring James McWhinney
15. Hope
featuring James McWhinney & Damon Williams
Click
here
for more
information. |
All
in the `Ohana
Hawaii Tribune Herald, Arts & Entertainment
article
November 12, 2004
Performing
and Fine Artists for World Peace, a 501 (c)(3) non-profit
arts and education organization, is addressing the issue of
substance abuse and addiction in a unique way. Using the creative
talents of performing and fine artists on the Big Island and
throughout Hawai`i, they have created an imaginative three phase
project to support the efforts of others to treat and prevent
ICE addiction and other addictions associated with illegal drugs.
The first phase of their program was the
production and distribution of their album We Are `Ohana-Songs
of Hope. Released on November 8, 2004, the CD features well
known recording artists Aunty Nona Beamer, Keola Beamer, Kaliko
Beamer-Trapp, Bruddah Kuz, James McWhinney, Damon Williams,
Glynn Motoishi, Rupert Tripp Jr., Gregg Perry and Howard Shapiro.
Most
radio stations on the Big Island are playing selections from
the CD and the song Your
Heart Will Lead You Home, featuring Damon Williams, was
the number one requested song on KWXX for 3 weeks.
John
Burnett music critic for Hawai`i Island Journal wrote, “I
was simply floored by what I heard. This is, in my estimation,
the best written, conceived and produced pop CD recorded to
date on the Big Island.”
Representatives
from organization working on the prevention and treatment of
substance abuse and addiction have also been supportive of the
CD. “This album takes the listener from problem to solution
with positive uplifting messages and beats that cross over from
reggae/jawaiian to country and pop. Never have I seen or heard
Hawaii Island’s “Ice” crisis being addressed
with such love, compassion and aloha.” so states Beth
Mehau program coordinator for the North Hawai`i Drug-Free Coalition.
Puna
residents Howard Shapiro, executive director, and Gregg Perry,
projects coordinator, for the Performing and Fine Artists for
World Peace, are spearheading the efforts of this project to
bring a message of hope to the community on the Big Island.
They
are currently working on Phase Two;
outreach to schools, community, organizations and families in
Hawai‘i. This phase is being developed for implementation
during the 2005-2006 school year.
To
support classroom and community presentations a 30 minute motivational
video is being produced. Entitled “Stories of Hope &
Recovery” the video will feature the stories of individuals
who have overcome drug & alcohol addiction as well as projects
that have had positive results in their communities. Outstanding,
talented and rehabilitated youth who serve as positive role
models and organizations working on the treatment and prevention
of substance abuse will also be invited to participate in this
video. Music from We Are ‘Ohana-Songs of Hope will support
its message of recovery and empowerment.
Scheduled
live performances/presentations in Big Island communities and
schools will be based on a three format approach.
-
Format
1 will target small audiences such as classrooms;
-
Format
2 will target medium audiences such as school assemblies, etc.,
and
-
Format
3 will target large audiences such as concerts and festivals.
The artists featured on the CD will participate along with other
local performing artists from the individual communities. Students
from the participating schools will be invited to perform on
stage also. Local community members, students, and performers
will share their personal experiences regarding substance abuse,
addiction and recovery.
Phase
Three of the project is a pilot segment called
Action Community Teens (A.C.T.). It focuses on youth participating
in positive community mobilization activities as an extension
of the outreach presentations they participate in. Under appropriate
adult supervision these youth will be giving back to the community
in positive, healthy ways. These A.C.T.-ivities highlight youth
expressing themselves through public art events and community
service projects.
Recording
artists from We Are `Ohana-Songs of Hope CD and representatives
from organizations working on the treatment and prevention of
substance abuse and addiction (were) at Borders in Kona on February
26 at 1pm and Borders in Hilo on March 5 at 2pm.
The
CD is being distributed at retail outlets throughout Hawai`i
by Aloha Music International. It can also be purchased online
at www.buyhawaiianmusic.com or www.pecktunes.com
For
more information about Performing and Fine Artists for World
Peace or to order We Are `Ohana-Songs of Hope, contact by phone/fax
985.8725 or e-mail: artpeac@aloha.net |
“Brilliant!”
Brad Freeman
Program Director, KHBC Radio
"I
was simply floored by what I heard
... this is, put quite simply, in my
estimation, the best written,
conceived and produced pop CD
recorded to date on the Big Island
... already a local hit ... it is all
flawlessly executed ... both my
thumbs are up - way up!”
John Burnett
Island Beat, Hawaii Island Journal
“...a
wide range of musical
genres...another powerful
message.”
John Berger
Honolulu Star-Bulletin
“Seldom if ever has the impending
release of a CD caused as much stir
as that of “We Are `Ohana -
Songs Of Hope...”
John Burnett
Arts & Entertainment,
Hawaii Tribune-Herald
“Excellent Production!”
Derek Pacheco
Program Director, KBIG Radio
“Island Naturals is proud to support
this remarkable new music project. “
Russell Ruderman
owner Island Naturals
“Wow! What an incredible album.”
Tom Averna
Founder
Radiopositive & Positive Radio Music
“Your Heart Will Lead You Home”
“#1 most requested song”
3 weeks in a row (Jan. 2005),
KWXX 94.7 FM, Big Island, HI
“This CD takes the listener from
problem to solution with positive
uplifting messages ... Never have
I seen or heard Hawaii’s “Ice” crisis
being addressed with such love,
compassion and Aloha.
Way to go guys!”
Beth Mehau
Program Coordinator,
North Hawaii Drug Free Coalition
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