Aloha Faith, I am an Aloha Joe listener from the San Juan Islands in Washington State. I have always enjoyed your beautiful vioce on the radio, but when I had the chance to be at The Wells Fargo Center for the Arts on Feb. 21,2009, it was magic. My girl friend and I even got a hug from you! Mahalo for a wonderful evening. You filled the room with love, talent and humor. I am looking forward to seeing you again at the Sundance Kitchen in San Francisco. Please come to Seattle some time.
Aloha and Mahalo,
Love hearing your music on Aloha Joe. There is a lovely simplicity to your music. It stands on its on without the need for fake orchestras, etc. Simply lovely and enjoyable.
Aloha from Dale in Georgia USA Just wanted to let you know that I enjoy so much listening to you on The Aloha Joe Show Hilo One is my favorite. The main thing I like about your music is that is Pure Hawaiian and your love of the Islands comes through in your songs. Thanks for keeping the traditions of Hawaii alive,One of your many fans,
Ke aloha no, malama pono!
aloha aunty faith. i just saw that you've come out with a new CD. kupaianaha! i want to buy an autographed copy!
me ke aloha, -keahiloa (bob) me 'ohana Wong (kapuau'i, kapuhi'ohe me kamakalapua)
Aloha Faith, I'm glad I received your cd yesterday.Thank you very much. Actualy, as you told me, it took for about a week. I love both cds, konichi wa, Mahalo Nui,
I am enjoying your music on the Aloha Joe Show He would like to say Aloha and me also from Dale in GA Have a great weekend, great sounds and a mesmerizing voice!!!!
Faith Ako is the embodiment of aloha, the spirit of Hawaii given voice. If she reaches a wide enough audience (and she certainly should) that she is given a nickname by the music press--there is a long tradition of such monikers, from Ol' Blue Eyes, the King and the Fab Four to the Belfast Cowboy and countless others--I'd like to suggest The Aloha Angel. Whenever I see Faith perform, listen to one of her albums or even think of her, I feel as if I have been visited by an ethereal being from another realm. Her voice is as delicate as a trade wind, as warm as the Hawaii sun, as sweet as a plumeria blossom. Yet there is something else, too, a robust, feisty quality that lies right beneath her island songs and emerges fully when she rips into a rousing gospel tune, as she sometimes does to close a live show. Whether Faith is singing a traditional Hawaiian song, an original composition or a popular pop song, her warmth transforms the song into her own and envelopes her entire audience in her vast embrace. www.micheleannajordan.com
Aloha Faith, You are one of my favorite artists, you just keep going and you will be a major success in your genre of music.
Aloha Joe Radio® receives a lot of CDs each month. Since we play "the Music and Spirit of Hawaii,"TM we always try to look for a true Hawaiian sound and presentation. FAITH AKO'S albums fit right into that niche! She always stays true to her island roots and gives the listener something extra, a real touch of aloha! Faith receives lot of requests on our station and we're more than happy to play her whenever possible!
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Hi Faith, We were at your concert last night and really enjoyed listening to you. I actually got choked up last night watching you. You must be so proud of yourself and your family. Felila is such a beautiful girl, and man she can move! The rest of your family sat an arms length away, smiling the entire performance. You can tell they are proud of you too. Your voice is beautiful and you looked very pretty last night. As I watched you on stage, I keep expecting to hear you say your famous Rancho yell, "You gotta hit someone!"
Faith, you are amazing and I'm so glad you're following your dream! Keep making your beautiful music!
So, I'm thrilled that the warm beauty of Faith Ako's music will fill the Wells Fargo Center for the Arts on February 21.
I was watching the New Year's Eve celebration on TV with Anderson Cooper of CNN in Times Square NYC. Your version of "Somewhere over the rainbow" came on and I heard Anderson say it was his favorite version of the song. As I listened to it I was also very attracted to the unusual and new rhythm for the song. I immediately went on line trying to find out who could have sung this version as Anderson did not say who the artist was. After a lot of searching online I found out it was you by listening to a variety of 20-40 second clips. I just ordered you CD Ku Kai so I can finally hear the full version. Happy New Year to you and I can't wait to get the CD.
Can't wait to buy the new album and listen to your lovely voice. Keep up the much Aloha you promote in your music and our group loves your Taapeape Papa and hope you sing more of your Samoan music.
Aloha Faith, Thank you for your email. I'm glad to see it. And congratulations on the release of your new album, Papaku. I wish I could go there and deliver my congratulations to you directly, but my schedule does not allow me to do so. Your picture is beautiful and elegant. Anyway, I'm looking forward to seeing you in Japan.
Thank you Faith. It was delightful having you, you have a lovely voice!
Hi Faith, Loved your voice and hope to hear it again soon
John & I want to extend to you a BIG MAHALO for booking FAITH & PATRICK!! Though not completely sold out, I don't think (unfortunately), it was a pretty good crowd and I think everyone there loved Faith, as well as Patrick!! We thought the performance was TOTALLY AWESOME!! (We were FORTUNATE enough to have lunch with BOTH of them also, on Sunday, which was TOOOOO COOL!!!) Hope you'll invite them back again SOON!
MAHALO, ALOHA, BIG HUG,
aloha faith....margie and i attended patrick's and your performance at the san leandro liabary on sat 12/6...we really enjoyed the show !!! and we've played your cd twice since then too !!! our 10 week old grandson liked the cd so much that he started fussing when it was over so we played it again for him...so you have fans of all ages !! anyway we really enjoyed the show..thanks for bringing your aloha to san leandro !!
Aloha Faith, while walking through the vendor section at the festival I heard this beautiful voice, I told Janis "that has to be Faith singing" we rushed over to see and there you were. It was so good to hear and see you and the Halau was also excellent. Hopefully in the future we will get to see more of you all. Mahalo for making our day, we hope all is well with you and your Ohana. Malama Pono,
Hi Faith, just listening to you on Aloha Joe, gosh it is so good to hear you. There was a lot of good reasons for us all to come to Hawaii and YOU were part of that good reason. Loved seeing you and your darling daughter dance. Happy Birthday to your sweet daughter, and really my daughters I never let go and they are probably much older than yours and yes it is a terrible empty feeling to let family go SO NEVER DO IT maybe without them knowing though::)). My daughter here in Calgary gets so angry with me for being a hanger on Mom,:::))) not gonna stop though NEVER.
Take good care. Love,
Faith is simply FABULOUS, both as a performer and as a person....I TOTALLY LOVE HER & HER VOICE!!!!!!
Hello Ms. Faith, My name is Gloria Guillen, we met at th Pacific Rim Festival, in Sacramento. I'm so glad I purchased your CD, I really love it very much that I Thank God for leading you in my path or is me in your path, which ever it is its great that it happened. I just want to you know, I really, really enjoy you voice and music. I listen to it every morning before my busy day starts at work, your CD is not only inspiring but it also contributes for moments of meditation. Its Wonderful.
Take Care, God Bless, Your new friend and fan
Aloha! Your interview with Faith Ako was great! Thanks so much for getting her on the radio. Her warmth and charm really came thru on your interview. She is such a nice lady. I have known her for a little over a year now, mainly as a groupie, but I watch her website and find where she is playing. As a matter of fact, she is playing at a little golf park in Sonoma this Friday, and I am planning to go. Last time we saw her, she had at least 15 other crazy people who came to listen too. She has a fun group of friends, which tells a lot about a person. Anyway, mahalo for having her on the air, Aloha Joe!!
9 more days before I leave for the Big Island!!! Malama Pono!
Faith,
Wow...how exciting about Felila! I was on your website!....u go girl! So proud of you and your accomplishments and dreams. You put that all aside to raise a family and now all your hard work is paying off. Congrats again! Luv ya..
Auntie ..... "You Rock, Girl!" The videos on your website were awesome; and, Ms. Gorgeous Felila, what a beautiful dancer! You should contact Wolf Trap here in Virginia -- Northern Virginia, that is -- and perform out here (no be stingy, girl, we kanes and wahines out East like hea and see you too!). Congratulations on all your musical successes!
You go, cuz! So proud of you. When's the next cd come out? Much alofa and aloha, your number one fan.
Mahalo for the update and congratulations for your awards. It's so great to see your progress in the public eye. I will always remember your visit to the Marriott and thank you for coming to see mama while she lived and was able to enjoy your sweet voice. We'll keep tabs on you. Sincerely,
"Congratulations" again auntie! Your website and photos of your family and the success you've had is a blessing you worked hard for! Love you!
Aloha Faith, Just visited your website - it's really nice! Loved looking at all the pics & reading the stories. Congratulations on all your success and may it continue for a long time!! Hoping to see you perform soon, I'll be watching your website so I can combine a trip to see my son in San Jose with one of your concerts. Until then, I'll keep listening to your CD and Aloha Joe. Take care & Mahalo for sending me the e-mail. Aloha,
"Hi Faith,We are the ones thankful for your attendance and it was a pleasure to have met you at the Hawaii Music Awards.Faith Ako is a testament to the quality, respect and enduring love of Traditional Hawaiian music being recorded by Hawaiian musicians living outside of Hawaii. Faith's performance at the 11th Annual Hawaii Music Awards was a highlight of the evening and greatly appreciated.We congratulate Faith Ako, the musicians and supporters for their outstanding and victorious efforts in support of Ku Kahi."
"Faith Ako is another in a long-line of island performers who's voice and presentation are helping to keep the "spirit of Aloha" live and well. Faith is like a family heirloom that's been tucked away for far too long. Her talent and her aloha are most welcome!"
"Aloha Faith, I just recieved your email from Leialoha. It was a pleasure meeting you and listening to your beautiful voice. Mother is amazing and does remember your mother very much."
"Aloha e Faith.Your voice is a gift from the Lord and I am very happy that you are sharing this gift with so many people. Please come visit us again.
Ke aloha mai."
"On Sunday May 20, Na Mele Nei Concert welcomed Island girl Faith Ako to our humble stage at the Ward Warehouse Amphitheatre. Our audience was treated to an afternoon delight of Hawaiian music straight from the heart of Faith. I think I speak for all of our Na Mele Nei audience, who enjoyed Faith's performance, that we wish we could have Faith home in the Islands full time!!! Native Books Na Mea Hawaii, sponsors of Na Mele Nei Concerts, has proudly included Faith's debut CD "Ku Kahi" in our store inventory. We look forward to having Faith grace our stage anytime she comes home to O'ahu. With aloha,"
"Aloha Faith -
I just had to tell you what a pleasure it was to finally meet you and your daughter! The way you sang so beautifully and the way she danced hula to your song ; the two of you just compliments each other beautifully! Looking forward to seeing you on Radio Tiny on K108 and OC16 again real soon!
"Faith embodies the true meaning of what the the aloha spirit stands for.Ku Kahi which means “Standing alone” is a true reflection of Faith Thompson Ako, a strong, beautiful woman in love with life and sharing this love through her music. Born and raised on Kaua’i , “Kauai Medley” and “Koke’e” holds a special place in my heart. Hawaiian music reflects an experience or a feeling that comes from the soul, Faith definitely reflects this in her recent CD, and in everyday life."
Faith Ako had her first performance at the Mystic Theatre on March 16th, and the entire evening was a beautiful success. The experience started before you even stepped foot in the door with mood setting live music being played on the patio, you felt like you stepped straight off the streets of downtown Petaluma into an authentic Hawaiian Luau. As you walked into the lobby you could not help but take in the sweet smells of the Tuberose, coming off the fresh leis flown in from Hawaii. The entire evening was filled with great music from the lovely Faith herself backed up by an awesome varitey of Hula dancers and costumes, and great Hawaiian snacks as well. Not to mention that the entire Hawaiian community came out to support Faith and her show, you couldn't ask for a nicer group of people. I cannot wait for their next stop through, (and a few more of those pork won-tons, hehe)!
"When I'm asked what makes a good live performance I typically answer with the one word that summerizes the evening best, "honesty". It's that quality and believablility of the artist that truely connects and entertains the audience. Faiths show with us earlier this year exemplified that quality of performance and drew a sold out crowd to the Mystic for what would be not only a quality show but a bay area community event! Honestly, I am eagerly awaiting her next show with us this summer!"
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