Willie, of course, is a prolific award-winning musical force. Gilliom is a trouper with his own merits (and yes, the brother of Amy Hanaiali'i Gilliom). Together they create a sensuous tapestry of contemporary vibes.

The opening track, "Indigenous Nations," by Willie (William Kahaiali'i, as his formal credit proclaims), sets the tone and could be the breakout theme, since it reappears later on the CD in a reggaefied version, heavy with percussion and choral embellishments.

Gilliom's "Back to Honopo" is a powerful element, too. The Natives also do a terrific version of Olomana's "Ku'u Home O Kahalu'u" — the duo fuses the iconic song with "Ku'ulei Awapuhi."

There's also variety — like covers of George Harrison's "Something" and Loggins & Messina's "Watching the River Run." Covers, to be sure, should provide a new map of familiar territory, and the Natives do just that.

And "Fa Mai Ra Oe," a traditional Tahitian ballad, is intoxicating with its tropical vibes — mai-tai for the ears — with lingering marvel and mystique.