Slack Key Lady by Cindy Combs - DeepRiffs

ALBUM

Historically, most recordings have included the Hawaiian slack key guitar sound only as accompaniment in a group setting. On Dancing Cat Records' Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Masters Series, producer George Winston brings the solo guitar to the forefront, showcasing the stylings of the greatest solo guitarists in the islands. Combs was born in San Diego but took lessons from slack key master Keola Beamer in the early '70s and became part of the Hawaiian musical renaissance that took place during that decade. Though she's won various contests and recorded one previous album, this marks the Kauai resident's most accomplished set to date. Though the casual fan or curious listener might not catch all the nuances of this acoustic guitar-based style -- the best instrumentals like "Makani 'Ula'uala" and "Ke Welina" sound to the uneducated ear like simple, sweet folksy ballads with a lot of colorful improvisational noodling -- there are subtleties galore that make this a strong addition to the genre. Brief but engaging solo gems like "Wahine 'Ilikea" display a powerful mastery of the genre. The collection features two originals and ten Hawaiian standards that make for passionate coffeehouse listening. While it's interesting to hear her husky voice tackle the handful of Hawaiian language vocals, it's clear that she's more a guitarist who sings than vice versa. Extensive liner notes detail the origin and chord progression of each song on a recording that could easily function as a primer on this unique niche genre.

1. Hi'ilawe

Primary Artist: Cindy Combs; Main Performer
Composer: Cindy Combs; Composer

2. Kalena Kai

Primary Artist: Cindy Combs; Main Performer
Composer: Charles E. King; Composer
Lyricist: Charles E. King; Composer

3. Sweet Leilani

Primary Artist: Cindy Combs; Main Performer
Composer: Harry Owens; Composer
Lyricist: Harry Owens; Composer

4. Roselani Blossoms

Primary Artist: Cindy Combs; Main Performer
Composer: John Almeida; Composer
Lyricist: John Almeida; Composer

5. Kipu

Primary Artist: Cindy Combs; Main Performer
Composer: Cindy Combs; Composer
Lyricist: Cindy Combs; Composer

6. Ke Welina

Primary Artist: Cindy Combs; Main Performer
Composer: Cindy Combs; Composer
Lyricist: Cindy Combs; Composer

7. Makani 'Ula'ula

Primary Artist: Cindy Combs; Main Performer
Composer: Keola Beamer; Composer
Lyricist: Keola Beamer; Composer

8. Ku'u Home O Kahalu'u

Primary Artist: Cindy Combs; Main Performer
Composer: Jerry Santos; Composer
Lyricist: Jerry Santos; Composer

9. Kaulana Na Pua

Primary Artist: Cindy Combs; Main Performer
Composer: Ellen Prendergast; Composer
Lyricist: Ellen Prendergast; Composer

10. Wahine 'Ilikea

Primary Artist: Cindy Combs; Main Performer
Composer: Dennis Kamakahi; Composer
Lyricist: Dennis Kamakahi; Composer

11. Sweet Memory

Primary Artist: Cindy Combs; Main Performer
Composer: Larry Kimura
Brian Hussey
Cyril Pahinui; Composer
Lyricist: Brian Hussey
Cyril Pahinui
Larry Kimura; Composer

12. Whispering Hope (Soft as the Voice of an Angel)

Primary Artist: Cindy Combs; Main Performer
Composer: Alice Hawthorne
Vernie Fossett; Composer
Lyricist: Alice Hawthorne
Vernie Fossett; Composer

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

12 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

58 minutes and 48 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 3000x3000 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

No lyrics found

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

World, Hawaii, Worldwide, Instrumental

Label

Dancing Cat Records

Music Distribution Service

Isolation Network Inc.

Country

United States

Language

No linguistic content

Popularity

Release Date

Sep 10, 2001

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

80223000551