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The hula upbringing that kumu hula Robert Cazimero experienced as a student was not merely comprised of the dance itself. Hula class under the direction of Aunty Maiki Aiu additionally included the skill of blending voices together in song and chant. It is this tradition and training that Robert and the men of Halau Na Kamalei bring to their brand new release, RCHNK. Listening to the songs on the CD, it is easy to visualize the moment that these special melodies were recorded...Robert Cazimero at the piano surrounded by the men of Halau Na Kamalei as they lifted their voices in song. This intimacy is often displayed when Robert and Halau Na Kamalei perform in performances around the world and at their annual fundraisers. The songs and chants on RCHNK were composed primarily by Robert and former or current halau members. The talents of featured vocalists on several songs belong to Robert and Halau Na Kamalei haumana (students).