Steel guitar music started on the island of Oahu — and teachers there are working with the next generation of students to continue the tradition. (Kent Nishimura / Los Angeles Times) Quincy Cortez ...
Raiatea Helm is a multi-Na Hoku Hanohano award-winning singer and the foremost female Hawaiian falsetto vocalist of her generation. “We had a list of 15 to 17 songs for the album, and then we decided ...
From traditional Hawaiian music to the big hits of Elvis Presley, when it comes to "Lilo & Stitch," music is integral to the story. As Disney prepares to release the live-action reimagining of the hit ...
HONOLULU (KHON2) — The Hawaiian Music Hall of Fame (HMHF) stands at a crossroads, celebrating the rich tapestry of Hawaiian music while seeking a permanent home to preserve its legacy. This October, ...
With its breezy island rhythm and welcoming aloha spirit, Hawaii has a way of bringing people together through song and dance ...
Seventeen-year-old high school student Kalyn Aolani has been singing traditional Hawaiian music and playing the ukulele since age 12. What started as a hobby has now grown into a thriving musical ...
Considering that his father’s band performed immediately before Jimi Hendrix took the stage at the legendary Woodstock festival in 1969, it’s not surprising Brian Witkin grew up dreaming of becoming a ...
The Hawaiian songstress, "Aunty" Genoa Leilani Keawe, an icon of traditional music in the islands, died Monday at her home on Oahu. Before her cancer made her too sick to perform, Keawe had been a ...
Are you looking for Hawaii songs for a party, or just want something fun to listen to while you plan your Hawaii vacation? Keep scrolling to find out the 20 most famous Hawaiian songs! This post about ...
Performing with the Mākaha Sons for 48 years, founding member Jerome Koko remembers when he first encountered Hawaiian legend Israel “Iz” Kamakawiwoʻole in 1975. “Me and Moon (Kauakahi) was paddling ...