Hawaiian theme embracing styles from light jazz to classic pop to Latin. Originals and covers fresh-made (2006) in Hawaii by an island premiere vocalist.

11 MP3 Songs
EASY LISTENING: Lounge, WORLD: Island



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Hawaii-born singer/songwriter, Connie Kissinger, offers her musical legacy. KISS is an inspiration of the islands. A delightful selection of Hawaiian themesâ¦...from tropical fruit to Kona coffee, barefoot swing to sailing, seashells to starry nights. Ms. Kissingerâs lively composition, âIsland to Islandâ, is a humorous comparison of her life in Hawaii âvs- Manhattan (where she resides part-time). A lush, exotic arrangement of âLove Song from Mutiny On the Bountyâ showcases her range and vocal discipline. For native-style classic pop, ukulele captures the hypnotic ocean rhythm on Christopher Crossâs âSailingâ. âKona Coffee Songâ (another KISS original) delivers an electric caffeine high set to a calypso beat. Kissinger is seductress with a sultry interpretation of âPapayaâ. In bidding a fond aloha --âThe Queenâs Prayerâ for a poignant closing.

Ms. Kissinger is known in the islands as a vocalist of varied styles. In keeping with a true musical legacy, KISS embraces jazz, pop, Latin, exotica, rock, and classic Hawaiian. Perhaps itâs her blood â a mixture of Chinese, Hawaiian, German, Irish, Dutch, Scottish, and Czech â to prefer diversity. After all, KISS was created by a âwahineâ (woman), so moods will change.


KISS lyrics are sprinkled with Hawaiian words and phrases; you will find simple translations on the insert fold-out. If you are a stranger to the colloquial âpidgin Englishâ the artist playfully flaunts on âIslandââ¦â¦hang loose and no worry, beef curry. Itâs all in fun! And if KISS makes you smile, Connie will consider her project well-done.