People around the world were first  introduced to Mark Yamanaka when  he released his debut album, Lei Pua  Kenikeni, in 2010. Music lovers were  charmed by his soaring falsetto voice  and his sound, which was unmistakeably  "Hilo" in nature. The Hawai'i Academy  of Recording Arts members recognized  his pure, natural talent and awarded  him a staggering 4 Na- Ho- ku- Hanohano  awards for his first CD release.  Those who love his music won't be  disappointed by his newest effort,  Lei Maile, which builds upon his first  album's success. Mark has carefully  assembled an ecclectic variety of songs  for this new project, which showcase  his versatility and prowess as a vocalist  and musician. This sophomore album  includes 5 original songs, 3 of which were  penned by one of Mark's mentors, Uncle  Johnny Lum Ho. Mark co-wrote the title  track, "Lei Maile," and also composed a  delightful hapa haole tune, "Maui Under  Moonlight," which is sure to engage  listeners of all ages. This collection of  songs also includes old favorites that  haven't been heard in years like "Beauty,"  "Be Still 'Oe," "Ku'u Milimili," and Aunty  Alice Na - makelua's "Hanohano No - 'O  Hawai'i." Timeless classics like "Danny  Boy" and "Kanaka Waiwai" are rounded  out by a surprising but fitting choice, the  Carpenter's well-known tune, "Yesterday  Once More," featuring the beautiful  vocals of Lehua Kalima.