{"title":"Aloha Got Soul","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAloha Got Soul is a blog-turned-record label founded by Roger Bong, dedicated to showcasing rare and lesser-known music from Hawaii. With a mission to enhance the diversity of Hawaii's music scene and elevate its reputation in the global music community, Aloha Got Soul is a platform that celebrates the rich cultural heritage of Hawaiian music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrough their carefully curated releases, Aloha Got Soul introduces listeners to hidden gems and forgotten classics from Hawaii's musical past. From soulful grooves to funky beats, their catalog showcases the diverse sounds that have shaped the island's unique musical landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith an authoritative voice in uncovering lost treasures, Aloha Got Soul has become a trusted source for discovering *rare* and *relatively unknown* artists who have contributed significantly to Hawaiian music. Their dedication to preserving these musical legacies ensures that future generations can appreciate and be inspired by this vibrant part of Hawaii's cultural history.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-rhythm-of-life-1","title":"The Rhythm of Life","description":"\u003cp\u003e'The Rhythm Of Life' is Mike Lundy's only LP, recorded in 1979 in Honolulu, Hawaii. Inspired by bands like Tower Of Power and Earth, Wind and Fire, 'The Rhythm Of Life' claims its identity in the funk-and-soul universe with inventive arrangements, clever rhythms, and a timeless quality that transcends the notion of what music from Hawaii should sound like. Original copies of the vinyl sell for more than your house is worth and only once has it been reissued on CD and that was in Japan in 2003. This release is by Aloha Got Soul - a Honolulu-based record label specializing in rare and relatively unknown Hawaiian funk, soul, and beyond.LP - Jacket printed on reverse board, includes liner notes booklet with an essay by Mike Lundy, notes by Roger Bong, and vintage images from Lundy's vaults.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aloha Got Soul","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":50416032645451,"sku":"394736","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/bac47fa0-2a31-403d-aff0-67a0973a3911_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726694887"},{"product_id":"shores-of-makapuu-coast-to-coast","title":"Shores of Makapuu \/ Coast To Coast","description":"\u003cp\u003eTwo tracks from a private press Hawaii AOR masterpiece from 1982 - it was a breezy, sometimes psychedelic collection of songs about life, love, and the natural beauty of the Hawaiian Islands, Tender Leaf remains one of the most coveted albums of recorded music from Hawaii. Tender Leaf formed in the 1980s when Murray Compoc and Darryl Valdez met while working as drivers of the city bus (TheBus). The two shared a love of music and soon started jamming together, eventually forming a band. Both Compoc and Valdez wrote enough original material to record an album. In 1982, they entered Sea West Studios, then located in Hauula on the northeast coast of Oahu. With the help of keyboardist\/producer Kit Ebersbach (who played on albums by Lemuria and Babadu in the 1970s), Tender Leaf committed to tape nine songs that effortlessly carry the harmonious, easy-going energy of Hawaii, and here are 2 songs on a 7 for the first time.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aloha Got Soul","offers":[{"title":"Clear | 7\"","offer_id":50436797104459,"sku":"1108262","price":17.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Black | 7\"","offer_id":50436798284107,"sku":"1108264","price":5.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/4ea46f17-a4d2-42b8-895a-b8659475ab71_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726921846"},{"product_id":"mackey-feary-band","title":"Mackey Feary Band","description":"\u003cp\u003eMust have rare groove classic from Hawaii. Original tracklisting includes full version of “Powerslide”. Meticulously restored and remastered by Jessica Thompson. First official reissue outside of Japan. Highly coveted Hawaiian jazz\/soul album. The debut album from Mackey Feary’s solo band after departing seminal contemporary Hawaiian group, Kalapana. This LP reads like a who’s who in the local 70s music scene: Nohelani Cypriano (of “Lihue” cult fame), Azure McCall (of Lemuria), Jimmy Funai (who produced Hal Bradbury’s debut), and Gaylord Holomalia (who now runs the island studio where stars record, incl. Kanye West, Jay-Z, Mariah Carey). Unlike other reissues, this Aloha Got Soul pressing includes the full version of “Powerslide” in all its 7-minute glory. An all-time classic must-have record from the Hawaiian Islands.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aloha Got Soul","offers":[{"title":"Clear | LP","offer_id":50527389974859,"sku":"1127377","price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/a2fbd50c-f627-49b9-8bb7-45e02c14dbdd_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1728053784"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/collections\/test_4a73bda9_thumbnail_4096_e082a3c4-119c-4e70-b6e4-b38acaef6c32.jpg?v=1726694865","url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/collections\/aloha-got-soul.oembed","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}