Ahuwale is the breakthrough solo album from Chad Takatsugi, continuing his legacy as an accomplished composer, musician, and leo of Hawaiian music. This collection of mele includes songs from the past and present, embracing the beauty and honesty of human vulnerability. These compositions explore the profound depths of our encounters, love, confidence, and flaws, celebrating the dynamics of our connections with each other. A refreshingly genuine tribute to the past, Ahuwale is a personal project rooted in tradition while breathing new life into the timeless voices of true Hawaiian Spirit.