Sano composed the opening track, "He Huaka'i," for a wedding ceremony, and it's chicly romantic and intimate. Among the best tracks: "Maika'i Ka Makani O Kohala," about the winds of Kohala; you can feel the gentle breezes if you close your eyes, amid the rustic appeal of the countryside. Some classics are here, too, like "Pua Lililehua," "Kaulana Na Pua" and "Ka Oiwi Nani." And, for variety, a Japanese ditty, "Hikaru Kaigara," which translates effectively to the Hawaiian format. For strummers, Sano provides recording techniques and explanations.

Eight of the 10 songs are Hanna's; one, "No Ke Ano Ahiahi," is by Eddie Kamae; the other, "Knockin' on Heaven's Door," is a Bob Dylan classic; neither is particularly memorable. Better: the new stuff with lyrical intrigue and works as a mirror of Hanna's psyche. "Movin' and a Shakin' " has social implications, "Streettalk" has the folksiness of Simon and Garfunkel. Hanna has the potential of becoming a poet laureate of the Isles; this CD is a modest beginning. One misfortune: He should have provided lyrics for potential fans to explore and adopt.