REVIEW BY JOHN BERGER / jberger@staradvertiser.com
‘Carmen Takes The Lead’
Carmen U‘ilani Haugen (Island Viking)
After several decades as a consistently productive songwriter, recording artist and record producer Keith Haugen has compiled an extensive body of work.
His latest project is this anthology of recordings showcasing Carmen U‘ilani Haugen, his wife and performing partner. The liner notes don’t provide song-by-song details but some of these recordings were originally released by other record labels. The collaboration between labels for this release is a nice touch.
Carmen has always had a beautiful voice whether she was singing lead or harmonizing with her Keith. Each selection proves the point.
Keith takes the vocal spotlight with several additional songs that he wrote for and about her. Including those loving tributes to Carmen is a nice touch as well.
For more information on the album and the individual songs contact Keith at www.hawaiiansong.com.
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John Berger has been a mainstay in the local entertainment scene for more than 40 years. Contact him via email at jberger@staradvertiser.com.