Champion
In this song, Hawaiian singer and pastor David “Kawika” Kahiapo sings about having done the best he can in his life and always having the strength to fight for his dreams. Kawika invites those listening to his song to also believe in themselves and fight for their dreams, without being discouraged by those who do not believe in their success. In this song, Kawika plays the slack key guitar (ki ho’alu), which is a guitar that has had its strings “slacked”, or loosened, to create a different chord.
In the song Champion, as is the case with many songs composed by Hawaiian artists, you can almost feel the breeze coming from Hawaiian beaches as you listen to the song. There is a sort of upbeat tune to Champion that makes you want to simply relax and enjoy.
American Rhythms
The Sing Out Loud American Rhythms CD includes a variety of musical genres from many different artists in the U.S.A. These songs will appeal to teens and young adults. This "hybrid" CD also contains a teacher's guide to using music in the classroom.