Hawaiian in the true sense of the term, Webley Edward’s Fire Goddess is an ode to both the divine myth and the original point of origin of traditional Polynesian music of the Golden Islands. In case you have not noted already, this particular artifact of the Webley Edwards Presents… series teaches a bold lesson in two ways. The level of detail is amazing, the researched use of strictly Hawaiian instruments is another boon, and the large choir covers all emotional ranges, from short bursts of threnody over awe to warmhearted joy.
Many colorful traditions of Hawaii are embroidered here, all of them either leading to Pele or being spawned by her. The album is created for a North American audience, but does not succumb to softening the darker undertones or lessening the amount of airtime the choir enjoys.
1 Fire Goddess (Pele) 3:04
2 Canoe Song (Ohinemutu) 2:50
3 Tapa Dance (Tomo Pono-Halii Ka Moena) 3:05
4 Flame Dance (Ohe-hano-ihu) 0:56
5 Knife Dance (Na Pahi-hola E Pae) 2:33
6 Forbidden Waters (Wai Kapu) 2:35
7 Sharkskin Drums (Pahu) 2:58
8 Beauty Hula (Hooheno Keia No Beaute) 1:54
9 Thoughts Of Love (Manao He Aloha) 3:01
10 Hawaiian Bamboos (Anapau-Nani Wade) 1:46
11 Temple Dance 2:16
12 Chant Of The Islands (Kaulana No Pua) 2:56
13 The Old Church (Kolo Mea Nui) 2:28
14 Pele, Fire Goddess 1:56
