Living it with friends and family in the islands.” Henry reflects, “I listen to them every so often and they still rock my soul.” Honored recipients of multiple Hawai'i Academy of Recording Arts Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards, including the Lifetime Achievement Award for their work as a duo, their music has transcended generations for over 48 years and remains in the heart of Hawaii’s people. “Those songs reflected a time in our life when we were living what we wrote. Their popularity lead them to a contract with Columbia Records, where they catapulted to the forefront of the folk-rock renaissance with artists Crosby Stills & Nash, Bob Dylan, Loggins & Messina, Hall & Oats, James Taylor…with their first three albums: Cecilio & Kapono (affectionately known as the Green Shirt Album), Elua and Night Music. They quickly became well-loved with pop audiences, and an iconic part of the island music scene in Hawai`i. An island-inspired template still followed by many island artists today. They incorporated various genres such as Top 40 pop, modern soul, funk, disco, rock, and traditional Hawaiian in their own, distinct hook-based music which allowed both voices to weave countermelodies around a catchy tune and a strong beat. The duo released nine albums over two decades. Visit or call 80.C&K was founded in 1973 by Henry Kapono Ka’aihue (known as Henry Kapono) of Kapahulu, Hawaii, and Cecilio David Rodriguez (Cee) of Santa Barbara, California. 15, when a Henry Kapono & Friends concert, postponed from last month due to threats from Hurricane Lane, takes place at the Waikiki Shell. Hawaii can hear the album “live” on Sept. Kapono documents the project with an illustrated liner notes booklet that includes lyrics and the performers’ thoughts on songs they chose.įor information on the album and the Henry Kapono Foundation visit. Tavana also does noteworthy work putting a local classic in fresh context with his dark and powerful arrangement of “Home (And I’m Staying This Time).”Ĭ&K vocal tracks from the original 1988 recording are used as the hook on Landon McNamara’s Jawaiian arrangement of “Goodtimes Together.” Paula Fuga demonstrates her talents as a song stylist and interpreter of other artists’ work with her mesmerizing treatment of “Song for Someone.” Kimie Miner does a beautiful job with “Highway in the Sun.” Mike Love evokes memories of the original recording with his faster-tempo arrangement of “Lifetime Party.” Josh Tatofi likewise brings his Poly-Soul sound to “About You.” Guests include Grammy Award-winner Kalani Pe‘a, using his popular bilingual Hawaiian soul stylings on “All in Love Is Fair.” C&K’s popular remake of the Stevie Wonder song was one of the few by other writers included on their Columbia albums. Kapono’s voice is prominent on some tracks and not heard at all on others. Proceeds benefit the Henry Kapono Foundation’s musical programs. THE NEW CD was underwritten mostly by First Hawaiian Bank, which is selling the CD at local branches. Kapono, however, has continued his successful solo career, and now he is stepping forward as a custodian of the C&K legacy. It now seems unlikely that C&K will perform together again. Charged with sex abuse for incidents that took place in Los Angeles County in the 1990s, Rodriguez pleaded guilty in 2012 and was sentenced to a one-year jail term. The duo had parted ways and Rodriguez was living in his home state of California in 2011, when things changed dramatically for him. The two received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Hawai‘i Academy of Recording Arts in 2009. More successful reunions and Hoku awards followed “Goodtimes Together,” but C&K experienced its biggest successes in the ’70s and ’80s. They recorded an album, “Goodtimes Together,” and won awards in several categories, including Album of the Year, at the 1989 Na Hoku Hanohano Awards. Six years after that, the duo known to insiders as “Cee and Henry” got back together for more than just a single concert. Four years later, concert promoter “Uncle Tom” Moffatt brokered a C&K reunion concert and a successful live concert album.
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