Discography

Ku Kahi

Ku Kahi is a Hawaiian phrase meaning "Standing Alone." I thought this was appropriate for the debut of my first solo album. The songs were selected from many sources, some of which came from my many years of associating with hula halaus here in the San Francisco Bay Area. Others were selected because they were childhood favorites. The common thread is that all these songs soothe and comfort my soul, enabling me to connect my voice to my heart and the hearts of others. I hope you enjoy listening to these songs as much as I enjoy singing them for you.

Song Tracks On the CD

Click each title below to hear a 40 second sample.

O Ua Ao (a traditional chant by Kumu Hula Shawna Alapa'i honoring a new beginning)
Kauluwehi O Ke Kai
Firemen's Hula
Hilo One
Koke'e
Kauai Medley (a medley arranged by Kumu Hula Shawna Alapa'i)
Taapeape Papa
Uwehe Ami and Slide
Papalina Lahilahi
Pua Ahihi
E Nihi kahele
Miloli'i
Ka Uapo Ika Poli (an original song by Faith Ako, translated into Hawaiian by Kumu Hula Shawna Alapa'i)
Some Where Over the Rainbow/What A Wonderful World
You Make It Hard

Translations and lyrics for songs on the Ku Kahi album can be found on Hawaiian web sites such as Huapala and Mele.com. Should you have any questions about songs on this album, send Faith an email.

Click here to read about the debut performances.

Price & Availability

The CD is priced at $15 and was initially released for purchase on March 16, 2007.
You may purchase this album directly from Faith by clicking "Buy Now" at the top of this page.

The album is also available at the following locations:
Aloha Warehouse, 1731 Buchanan Street, San Francisco, California. 415-346-7553
Borders Bookstores, Oahu, Maui, Kauai, Hilo, Kailua-Kona, and the San Francisco Bay Area
Amazon.com
Mele.com
Napster.com
Native Books Hawaii. Click here for address and phone numbers.
Rhapsody.com
Sun Jose Hawaii, 2200 Eastridge Loop Suite 1102 San Jose California 95122, 408-.281-9262, 877-786-5673