Facing Future

CD Details

Facing Future is a 1993 album by Israel Kamakawiwo’ole, a Hawaiian musician born in Honolulu who grew up in Makaha on the Waianae Coast. With his ukulele as a constant companion, Kamakawiwo’ole developed a distinctive musical voice rooted in Hawaiian heritage while blending folk, reggae, rock, and pop influences. This second solo album showcases his rich, resonant vocal style and innovative arrangements of both traditional Hawaiian songs and reimagined classics.

The CD features ten tracks including “Hawai’i ’78 Introduction,” “Ka Huila Wai,” “‘Ama’ama,” “Panini Pua Kea,” “Take Me Home Country Road,” “Kuhio Bay,” “Ka Pua U’i,” “White Sandy Beach Of Hawai’i,” “Henehene Kou ‘Aka,” and “La ‘Elima,” performed by Kamakawiwo’ole on ukulele and lead vocals alongside Mel Amina on bass, Mike Muldoon on percussion, Gaylord Holomalia on keyboards, Del Beazley on guitar, and Roland Cazimero on guitar. Grab this used CD and experience the musical warmth that defined a generation.