Some opt for English performances: John Keawe's "Hana by the Sea," Dennis Kamakahi's "Always," and Pali's "Island Days." Hawaiian-lyric buffs won't be disappointed with the Native Hawaiian Band's "Hi'ilawe," Sonny Chillingworth's "Rough Riders," David Kahiapo's "Ka Makani Ka'ili," Mike Kaawa's "Ka Lena Kai," Maunalua's "Kaleohano," Makana's "E Nihi Ka Hele," and a "Hawai'i Aloha" led by Raymond Kane and Chillingworth and friends.

Others go the instrumental route: Dwight Kanae's "My Yellow Ginger Lei," Ledward Ka'apana's "Opihi Moe Moe," Brittni Paiva's "Thunder Storm Slack Key," Glenn Smith's "Ka'ena," Raymond Kane's "Wa'ahila," Donald Kaulia's "Manta Ray," Paul Togioka's "Hula Medley/Moloka'i Mule Ride," Ozzie Kotani's "Ia 'Oe Ka La E Alohi Nei," and Ikaika Brown's "Mauna Loa Jam."

Dennis Kamakahi's "Maika'i Kaua'i" vocal projects a folksy, earthy texture to his chordings; Cyril Pahinui's "Nani Ka'ala," similarly, has flavors and textures that come with seasoned performances. Brother Martin Pahinui is well-represented, too, with "Panini Pua Kea," a rollicking hula favorite revived with zeal and tenderness.

Daniel Ho sings and strums on "Ku'uipo, My Darling," showcasing his growing mastery of Hawaiian lyrics. Owana Salazar is the lone female on deck; her "Ali'i Poe" begins with an explanation, segueing into a mele proclaiming romance. Ledward Ka'apana's instrumental "Ku'uipo Onaona" spells romance, sans lyrics, since his fingers do the gentle talk-story. So many others are part of the jam: Keoki Kahumoku, George Kahumoku Jr., Bobby Ingano and Sterling Seaton.

Because of its live setting, there's applause, even coughs, with a few performers tossing in a "mahalo" or two.

Christian music's come a long way since your mother's and father's Bible-toting days. One of the tracks that depicts the spirit and soulfulness of Island-style worship melodies is "Bless You Lord (Hawaiian Praise)," which at once taps Hawaiian lyrics and ska and reggae formats and still maintains an earnest nod to ke akua (the almighty).