Barefoot Natives

Winner of the 2007 Na Hoku Hanohano (Hawaiian Grammys) award for ‘Best Contemporary Hawaiian Album,’ the ‘Barefoot Natives’ Uncle Willie K and Eric Gilliom make you feel your watching a sunset on the ocean with a glass of wine in your hand. ‘Working with engineer Dave Russell, who earned a Grammy for his work with Steely Dan, they’ve encapsulated contemporary Hawaiian music with a highly polished, primarily acoustic work marked by stellar musicianship that should find very wide appeal. Original