Hawaiian Grooves with Roger Bong (Aloha Got Soul)

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Roger Bong runs Aloha Got Soul, a record label and record shop headquartered in Honolulu, Hawaii. Focusing on Hawaii-based artists, Roger’s work as a curator and DJ brings Hawaii’s music to global audiences. His vinyl sets infuse island-inspired disco, house, and rare groove to create an atmosphere where paradise is not lost, but found.
"It’s been more than 12 years since I started Aloha Got Soul, writing my first blog post in August 2010. Since then, I’ve had the joy of connecting with artists from a golden era of groovy music in the Hawaiian islands - the 1970s and 1980s - sharing their sounds through blog posts, interviews, mixes, and reissues of their out-of-print records. What was a hobby has turned into a full-fledged operation with the opening of our record store in Honolulu in 2021.
This vinyl set is a “mahalo” (thank you) to the artists we’ve worked with over the years. Without their trust and support, I wouldn’t be able to so lovingly share this music with listeners across the globe to enjoy 40+ years later!"
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[@HawaiianMusicArchives]

Roger's blog is the reason I started going back through my dad's old records and made my youtube channel. What a great surprise to see this pop up this morning

[@HawaiianMusicArchives]

@@christophershank3399 Thanks! I'm trying to get things setup to rip vinyl again so I can start uploading again

[@davidweber2143]

Can you please link to Roger's blog?

[@Cle44139]

@@christophershank3399 @hawaiianmusicarchives - make that two!

[@nanikolohe]

same! Appreciate the wisdom! @@HawaiianMusicArchives

[@HawaiianMusicArchives]

Tracklist: 00:00 - Eddie Suzuki - Beauty Near Hanalei 03:35 - Kalapana - All I Want 07:45 - Steve & Teresa - Catching A Wave 11:15 - Momi - Another Side of Time 13:27 - Chucky Boy Chock And Oahu Brand - Walking In The Jungle 15:45 - Society of Seven - Between Hello And Goodbye 18:10 - Nohelani Cypriano - Lihue 21:09 - Mackey Feary Band - A Million Stars 24:10 - Brother Noland & Solbrea - Love Birds 27:52 - Aura - No Beginning, No End 31:42 - Studi-Yo - Studi Yo Theme 35:35 - Rockwell Fukino - Coast To Coast 40:04 - Waimanu - In Your Dark Eyes 42:52 - Hawaii - For Your Lady 43:57 - Aiko Sekiguchi - Fly With Me

[@trvrrk1828]

42:52 Hawaii - For Your Lady

[@HawaiianMusicArchives]

@@trvrrk1828 Yes! Mahalo!! it was killing me that I couldn't figure out one song on this whole mix lol

[@slloza]

Thank you

[@La_Suvera]

thank you very much for full tracklist description!

[@samueljr.9054]

👊

[@yankeedogs1]

Where have you been all my life? As a local boy who grew up in the 70's & 80's (who now lives in New Hampshire) this is the soundtrack of my childhood. Amazing! THANK YOU!

[@gayluigi4122]

I lived in Hawaii for 7 years and I dont think I heard any of these songs even once, mostly just island pop/reggae (which I loved) but I had no idea stuff like this came out of the islands It has the same energy as a lot of the Japanese fusion jazz ive heard from the same era

[@annawoodward6503]

Honestly the best mix. I come back to this every few weeks and it's epic everytime

[@Kokoroko9]

This was the first but not the last time I will listen to Hawaiian Grooves great stuff

[@nicknayme]

His store, Aloha Got Soul, in Oahu is amazing.

[@Kokoroko9]

@@nicknayme Thank you I will be straight there when I escape this shit hole one day 🙂

[@DJMarcNado]

The Man Roger! Mahalo to Everyone Supporting the AGS Fam!

[@holokahikitoves]

E Ola Mau Na Mele ‘O Hawai’i Nei! Mahalo AGS for bringing our grooves worldwide

[@jamespark5085]

Salute to Roger - I caught him 2 years into Aloha Got Soul when he got started in Hawaii...Amazing to see him keep pushing this sound across the globe. thanks the MAJ for putting this on!

[@towat24]

Anytime you spin Kalapana I love it! My favorite group of all time! Glad I got the chance to see them all in person!

[@barlofski]

OMG Kalapana! Such great memories from back in the day :)

[@calismr]

love to wake up to this

[@Marc-uy7hp]

I love Aloha Got Soul! Just moved from Honolulu back to mainland. Needed this!

[@UncensoredFoodie]

What a vibe , This was epic and honestly just what i needed this morning!

[@andreafloris3759]

the same for me this morning. Perfect for starting a day

[@82krilopez]

Thank you for this great Mix with many never heart before gsongs, Waimanu - In Your Dark Eyes is such a nice track

[@snakejuce]

I'm a simple man, I see a new Analog Journal vid uploaded, I click. I see "Hawaiian," I FORSURE click.

[@definetlynotsteve]

I love Roger Bong! He does a public radio show on Hawaii Public Radio that's worth checking out too

[@WATZGROOVES]

Waimanu - In your dark eyes 😍😍

[@jc9923]

This channel and this set are complete fire. Best find in KZbin in ages!

[@fabiomattos2324]

great

[@hazelmandala2926]

Waimanu - In Your Dark Eyes what a tune!!

[@TroutBoneless]

thank you for this, i spent way too long trying to figure out who did that song, because the video doesnt tell us any of the songs lol

[@JeroAlmufakir]

So glad you invited Roger!! Aloha Got Soul is an amazing label

[@eddieg8691]

Just lit the doobie 💨

[@mynameisnotcory]

Mahalo bruddah! Wish i was back fishing for some papio with my friends right now listening to these jamz!

[@Mendogology]

oooh yes!

[@angelasoule6426]

This right here is “Sunday vibes.” When Kalapana came on, it reminded me of the mix tapes my mom would make. Love this so much!

[@kjoberk]

Ohhh I miss Hawai'i, this is exactly what I needed

[@MrDL220]

This is excellent on so many levels! What a lovely feeling of Aloha funk.

[@svobodasimon1185]

The best channel ever created. We love u

[@daisdead]

MAJ x AGS is where the grooves are at! Shout out to Oliver for sharing the love ✌️

[@backroomsuperstar]

Bong is not messing about here, hitting the spot effortlessly with a great set. Flight Sunday morning, cleared for take off. Roger. Yes, this is Roger Bong.

[@NickMaxwell]

god, this whole thing is just jam-packed full of amazing grooves.

[@brutacka]

Roger Bong, consider me a fan. Hawaii was. Major part of my life, and you just sent me back to the island for an hour! Thank you so much 🙏🏾 My Analog Journal, as always I thank you for introducing me to new sounds moods and feelings!

[@anthonybird546]

I'm chilling on Guam right now but this is making me want to hop on a plane to Hawaii!

[@samuelfirman391]

What a set! Holy cow, In Your Dark Eyes is an absolute stonker.

[@distancegoaling]

I looked up some other tracks from that artist. That was certainly his stand out song but some of his others are worth checking out.

[@thejoyofsticks]

The little blue 45 that could at 40:00 is an absolute rocket. I've enhance enhanced like a tech wizard from a 90s action movie, but the most I can get is 'Waimano Records' and 'In Your Dark Eyes'. An internet search reveals nothing. How is this track not well known? So good. Thanks for brightening my day, Mr Bong.

[@bonghitsmusic]

Thanks, it’s Waimanu - In Your Dark Eyes 🔵💙

[@giorgosbookhunter4215]

@@bonghitsmusic I am also looking for this one and cannot find it even if i have the title from you! amazing track

[@liamprentice3574]

Even with a title and artist, this song doesn't exist!

[@supergranular]

even searching the lyrics comes up with nothing...

[@giorgosbookhunter4215]

@@supergranular i did the same with no result...

[@mariiaratnikova]

улетаю с этого..каждый раз. Спасибо за работу🍓

[@vaitgabalhag]

love the 3rd song! :)))

[@keospasa4663]

Its impossible to don't feel this music. Thanks❤

[@Darryushka]

Had so much fun dancing with this set! Thank you very much!

[@user-yq4jf6ll3d]

Wow, This is I've been really looking for. I think I'll just keep listening to this for a while.

[@khanimambobar]

Suena muy bien. Este canal es un alivio los domingos

[@aldrinvillahermosaii5567]

Reminds me of my childhood.

[@sanjuro787]

thats way more funky then somewhere over the rainbow

[@Multiludko]

This is such a perfect mix! I'm deeply in love!

[@missdottinntrottin]

Alohaaaa - seriously tender mix of tunes ❤ take me to the Hawaiian disco

[@Keliiyamashita]

Wow Kalapana! Classic! Mahalo nui loa! 🤙🏽

[@learnwithluisa]

Great,thanks!!

[@nanikolohe]

yo this is fire! Best Friday work mix ever.

[@BreakbeatAuditor]

Boss set, thanks. Leaving a reminder to my future self to sample the first track and the one at 15:45

[@KBongMusic]

CATCHING A WAVE is da one 🌊🌴☀

[@brandonparis_]

Very nice job. Its nice to hear someone doing something different for a change. Keep it coming.

[@SincerelyTheDJ]

amazing.. im half way and already dont want it to end lolllll

[@hincapiejc]

Aloha from Tkaronto (Toronto). beautiful set up and even more beautiful selections! MAHALO

[@natedogg890]

Been waiting for this, lets goooo

[@stellapadovani4794]

You MADE MY DAY WITH THIS SET! ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT.

[@fitzmeister87]

Love AGS! Mahalo!

[@user-ew4cm6ej6b]

such a great combination of music, put together seamlessly! Thank you I've listened to this quite a few times now

[@letmeride247]

This is what I love about MAJ, hearing stuff I've never heard and preserving music. This is why I love collecting records, we preserve musical history.

[@letmeride247]

And just to reply to myself I was surprised to not see Cecilio & Kapono

[@shinebabyshine.]

Nice 🌺

[@daltonvanhorn5167]

Mahalos for flying across the globe to do this - Shaka.

[@irynab.8442]

love it so much

[@felix-qq3wy]

Now I’m missing my Home, Hawai’i. The Steve & Teresa you played made me spin the whole vinyl.

[@ksosato1186]

YESSS! Siqq set! Feels like this one's a long time comin'. Impossible to *not* get utterly swept away by these easy breezy golden groovers. And idc how many times I've heard "Lihue" in my life I will crank it and sway always ~

[@m.s682]

Yessahhh...aloha and Mahalo nui loa!

[@sarahgustafson4783]

productivity went through the roof while listennig to this :)

[@DISOBEDIENT_]

Peaceful🤙❤️

[@slightlyambitious]

My goodness I've been finding some amazing music recently. You got a new subscriber.

[@Seven-Planets-Sci-Fi-Tuber]

Mahalo! IZ would dig this vibe.

[@elkende]

Roger has played at a venue I work at and he's a nice guy. Professional and chill, great person to have at your spot!

[@jordanmarquezmov]

Checked out AGS for the first time this week and it was so dope to see all the Hawai’i records they curated and meeting Roger and the team! Such an awesome place and community!

[@juaZo1]

Sweet.

[@user-ec7wu5vn3t]

wow! talk about getting super groovy

[@conniegrieveson8430]

This is such an incredible playlist 🥰🥰🥰

[@SoundboyStrange]

Lovely to see some Polynesian music on my favorite YT channel! Kia ora from Aotearoa

[@VlatkoDukeski]

nice carpet :)

[@user-gp2lx1fq6p]

Awesome mix!

[@suzannem9811]

Love this one!!! Thanks!

[@monoramarecordclub6775]

Aloha Got Soul is always gold 🔥

[@hannahcottrell]

this is so nice xxx thank you both

[@mrbable]

Beautiful. Thank you.

[@wolfpak410]

Rare grooves, thanks Roger!

[@adamjamieson5131]

Solid.

[@blairf27]

Love the plants!

[@fei-long2693]

Most of the tracks are seriously dope

[@hascodjeb4574]

Great selections, big thanks !

[@noelanimontas]

AGS x MAJ is everything to me

[@dustdownrecords]

simply stunning sounds

[@earthenclay]

these tracks are so sweet, mahalo Roger!

[@loveinthematrix]

Thank you for this!!!

[@cjp3581]

Dude this is dope. Reminds me a little bit of Bombay the Hard Way

[@andreafloris3759]

thank youuuu, i lovE IT!!!

[@airplanemoodmusic]

Super vibes

[@joyjmusic7751]

My guy is totally groovin!!

[@victoriabrown1576]

i love aloha got soul!! go rogerrrr!

[@Musicjunkie1029]

Love it!

[@elpuma70]

this ia so lovely thank you!

[@PDXBlue1979]

this really helps rn thank u

[@user-vn1eo3ty1l]

Im in love❤❤❤🌊😊

[@indianfyre]

Sick set!!!! Just cheered up my Sunday