Forgotten Treasure : Nohelani Cypriano “Lihue” (1977)

I’ve been known to let videos speak for themselves when it comes to the 80’s. (Check out this post on Midnight Express’ “Danger Zone”)

Well this track is no different, when I heard it on a Hawaiian music compilation LP (Home Grown vol.2) I was blown away by the bassline and Cypriano’s sunny voice. Then I searched out more info, but could only find this amazing video that immediately takes you on a relaxing trip to that island paradise and the BetaMax 80s in one fell swoop. Enjoy

This track is also the source behind a wonderful revision by Maximillion Dunbar called “Bare Feet” which appeared on the monthly MIMS Show #68.

DJ Asma

A Montreal native with West-African roots, Antoine started developing a love for records when his father passed his collection of French, African, Caribbean and Brazilian classics onto him. Ever since, the collector turned selector has spent countless hours in musky basements both here and abroad (Dakar, Lima, Paris, Quito, Rio) in the never-ending search for the perfect beat!