Kana is a Hawaiian singer based in Georgia who released the mix tape Standing Strong with MC Ancient Mind.  If your interest was piqued by the clips of tunes on that collection, you might want to check out this short album/long EP -- although only "Rasta Clear the Way" and "Truth & Rights" are repeated from the Ancient Mind collaboration, and Jah Love largely features an altogether different sound.  Apart from these two tracks, which are straightforward roots, this set is a much more laid-back, seamless blend of reggae and strumming guitar folk.  This shouldn't be terribly surprising, given the Hawaiian penchant for acoustic guitar and ukulele, but it might catch you off guard if you're expecting something more along the lines of Standing Strong.  Kana's vocals are silky-smooth and well-suited to the peaceful sound of Jah Love.  The title track, which opens the album, is a striking acoustic ballad that serves notice that isn't your average reggae set.  You could argue, of course, that it and "Morning Spliff" aren't really reggae per se, but surrounded by tunes that incorporate the folksy sound (or in the case of "Runaround," bluesy or even country-y?) with a more standard one-drop rhythm, they fit nicely into the package as a whole.  And it's an all-around potent package at that, a tropical wonder and a promising start to Kana's career.  Hear clips at myspace.com/officialkana.