mountain apple company • hawai`i

RAIATEA HELM
Raiatea Helm has hit her stride, defined her own style and matured
to produce her best CD yet. Hawaiian Blossom is a stunning new
collection of Hawaiian classics by Raiatea Helm, the young woman
whose talent and music continues to bloom. Known worldwide for
her sweet falsetto voice and amazing stage presence, she caught the
attention of the music world with the release of her first album at
the age of 18. Her second album Sweet & Lovely garnered a Grammy
nomination and multiple Nä Hökü Hanohano awards for Female
Vocalist of the Year and Favorite Entertainer of the Year, bringing her
into the international spotlight.
The Arts and Leisure Desk of the New York Times ran a story that
listed Grammy Nominated artists who had produced remarkable
work, but who might be overshadowed by the pop and glitz of
industry icons and said of Raiatea, “[She] sings in the high-voiced
throwback leo ki‘eki‘e style without a hint of kitsch. Her second
album, “Sweet and Lovely” is poised and utterly elegant.”
(2/5/06)
As her reputation flourishes,
Raiatea
Helm’s
concert
appearances have taken her to
venues across the US, Japan and
Asia. She has performed with
Hawaiian music legends such
as The Brothers Cazimero, The
Makaha Sons, Keali‘i Reichel
and more!
“As one of Raiatea’s
primary mentors, I love
that she is such an old
soul. Her vocal delivery is
that of a seasoned veteran,
yet her countenance is full
of youth and vitality…”
- Tony C.
Her versatility as a musician and performer is shown in her recent
recruitment by national superstar, Fleetwood Mac’s Mick Fleetwood,
into the “Island Rumours Band,” where she sings everything from
Hawaiian to rock, and impressive Stevie Nicks classics.
MOUNTAIN APPLE COMPANY • HAWAI`I
1330 Ala Moana Boulevard, Suite 001 Honolulu, Hawaii 96814
SALES: shelley@mountainapplecompany.com
Ph. (808) 597-1888 • Fx. (808) 597-1151 • Toll-Free 1-800-882-7088
MEDIA: mahie@mountainapplecompany.com
www.mountainapplecompany.com
BIOGRAPHY
Raiatea Mokihana Maile Helm made history in 2006 as Hawai‘i’s first solo female vocalist ever to
receive a Grammy Nomination for her sophomore CD “Sweet and Lovely.” At 21 years old, she
was one of the youngest performers to attend the 48th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles,
California. It was a remarkable achievement when you consider that she comes from the tiny
island of Moloka‘i, Hawai‘i, a mere wisp of volcanic land in the middle of the Pacific Ocean.
The Arts and Leisure Desk of the New York Times (February 5, 2006) featured a list of Grammy
Nominated artists who had produced stunning work but who were likely to be over looked as
celebrity public relations machines pushed the glitz of industry icons. The NYT wrote of Raiatea
Helm, “[She] sings in the high-voiced throwback leo ki‘eki‘e style without a hint of kitsch. Her
second album, “Sweet and Lovely” is poised and utterly elegant.”
Raiatea Helm’s recent appearance onto the national music scene with her Grammy Nomination
was a natural progression of her growth within the Hawaiian music community. Her debut
recording, “Far Away Heaven,” captured the prestigious Female Vocalist of the Year and Most
Promising Artist Awards from the 2003 Hawai‘i Academy of Recording Artists (HARA). Raiatea
Helm continued her award-winning tradition two years later with the release of her second
CD “Sweet and Lovely.” (Raiatea Helm Records). At the 2005 HARA Awards ceremony, she
was recognized again as Female Vocalist of the Year and also received the coveted Favorite
Entertainer of the Year Award. With the additional acknowledgement for technical merit in
Engineering (Dave Tucciarone) and Graphic Design (Mele McPherson), she now claims six Na
Hoku Hanohano Awards. Few performers of any age can match that achievement.
Raiatea Helm has also proven herself to be as versatile as she is talented. Her rendition of the
jazz classic “At Last” on “Sweet and Lovely” caused a buzz among many of the Hawaiian music
industry’s singers, musicians, and producers. Her jazz vocalization was so exceptional that Matt
Catingub, the Grammy Award Winner for his saxophone performance on the sound track for
“Good Night and Good Luck,” asked her to participate on his upcoming project. Thus, in 2007,
Raiatea recorded the wonderful jazz standard “My Romance” with the Matt Catingub Orchestra
of Honolulu and received rave reviews. On her recently released her 3rd CD “Hawaiian Blossom,”
Raiatea Helm includes the dreamy jazz ballad “Taking a Chance on Love.” There seems little
doubt that a jazz CD is in her future, and perhaps, the unprecedented feat of a single female
artist receiving Na Hoku Hanohano Awards in both the Hawaiian and Jazz music categories.
Raiatea Helm’s virtuoso recordings and performances have already launched her onto the
international music scene with extensive concert appearances throughout Japan and Asia.
Domestically, she has appeared at venues stretching from New York City to San Francisco. Her
appeal continues to flourish across all age groups and reaches across geographical boundaries
as she collaborates with legends of Hawaiian music: The Brothers Cazimero, The Makaha Sons,
Keali‘i Reichel, Ho‘okena, Auntie Genoa Keawe, and Ledward Ka‘apana. As with Raiatea Helm’s
career, the list continues to grow with no end in sight.
With her performing and recording career now entering her seventh year, Raiatea has firmly
established her reputation as Hawai`i’s premier chanteuse. Although barely 23 years old,
it is undeniable that Raiatea Mokihana Maile Helm will be a part of the national as well as
international music scene for many years to come.
MOUNTAIN APPLE COMPANY • HAWAI`I 1330 Ala Moana Boulevard, Suite 001 Honolulu, Hawaii 96814 Ph. (808) 597-1888 • Fx. (808) 597-1151 • Toll-Free 1-800-882-7088
SALES: shelley@mountainapplecompany.com
MEDIA: mahie@mountainapplecompany.com www.mountainapplecompany.com
DISCOGRAPHY
Hawaiian Blossom
1. `Ahulili
2. Poi `Awa`awa
3. Baby `o Pu`ulani/Olo O Pu`ulani
4. Lei Kukui
5. Na Beauty O Kaua`i
6. Halawa
7. Ko`ula / Manowaiopuna
8. Pua Tuberose
9. Ei Nei
10. E Ku`u Tutu
11. E Ku`u Sweet Poina`ole
12. My Dede
13. Taking A Chance On Love
SWEET & LOVELY
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Ka Loke Polena
Ku’u Lei Pua Kukui O Ka
Maile Swing
Pakalana
‘Alika
Kahealani
Pua Mae’ole
8. Hu’i E
9. Leiana Kiele
10. Ku’u Wa Li’ili’i (Hupe
11. Kalama’ula
12. Ku’u Home Aloha
13. Haole Hula
14. At Last
FAR AWAY HEAVEN
1. Po La’ila’i
2. Holau
3. Kahelelani
4. Kimo Henderson Hula
5. Kauoha Mai
6. He’eia
7. Ku’u Pua Mikiolia
8. Kaulana ‘o Kapua’iwa
9. Ka ‘Ano’i Hula
10. Mom
11. ‘Alekoki
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
21.
22.
Po La’ila’i
Holau
Kahelelani
Kimo Henderson Hula
Kauoha Mai
He’eia
Ku’u Pua Mikiolia
Kaulana ‘o Kapua’iwa
Ka ‘Ano’i Hula
Mom
‘Alekoki
MOUNTAIN APPLE COMPANY • HAWAI`I 1330 Ala Moana Boulevard, Suite 001 Honolulu, Hawaii 96814 Ph. (808) 597-1888 • Fx. (808) 597-1151 • Toll-Free 1-800-882-7088
SALES: shelley@mountainapplecompany.com
MEDIA: mahie@mountainapplecompany.com www.mountainapplecompany.com