Vocalist Amy Hanaiali'i, slack-key master Ledward Ka'apana and producers Daniel Ho, Wayne Wong and Paul Konwiser received nominations for a second time around, with the category now in its third year.

Native Hawaiian vocalist/musician Henry Kapono received a first nomination for his innovative fusion of Hawaiian lyrics and electric-guitar prowess, "The Wild Hawaiian."

Musician/producers George Kahumoku Jr., Chris Lau and Milton Lau received their first nominations in the category.

Ka'apana wasn't yet aware he was among the final five nominees when called by The Advertiser with congratulations.

"Thanks! Mahalo!," said Ka'apana. "Oh man, that's awesome!"

Asked how a second Grammy nod for his solo work felt, Ka'apana replied, "To me, it feels the same. I feel the same high. I'm proud to be a part of it and to share this music with the world."

The nominees are:

* "Generation Hawai'i" by Amy Hanaiali'i (Hanaiali'i Records)

* "Grandmaster Slack Key Guitar" by Ledward Ka'apana (Rhythm and Roots Records)

* "The Wild Hawaiian" by Henry Kapono (Eclectic Records)

* "Hawaiian Slack Key Kings," a multi-artist compilation produced by Chris Lau and Milton Lau (Rhythm & Roots Records)

* "Legends of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar — Live from Maui" - a multi-artist compilation produced by Daniel Ho, George Kahumoku Jr., Paul Konwiser and Wayne Wong (Daniel Ho Creations)