🌺 Experience one of the most soulful expressions of Hawaiian slack key guitar with “Liloa’s Mele” by the legendary Sonny Chillingworth. This piece captures the deep roots of Hawaiian storytelling through music — a mele (chant or song) that honors Ali‘i nui Līloa, a 15th-century high chief of Hawai‘i Island, remembered for his wisdom, leadership, and aloha spirit. Sonny’s playing blends intricate kī hō‘alu (slack key) tunings with heartfelt phrasing, evoking the sound of the islands, the rustle
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🌺 Experience one of the most soulful expressions of Hawaiian slack ke…
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🎸🌺Ledward Kaʻapana performing “Mauna Loa Slack Key” This sparkling live take shows Ledward at his most joyful, loose, melodic, and storytelling through every phrase. If this tune grabs you, you can also find it on his landmark album Led Live Solo from Dancing Cat, 1994, a release that captured his stage magic and introduced many listeners to the Kalapana tradition with warmth and humor. “Mauna Loa Slack Key” carries deep family lineage. Dancing Cat’s notes trace it to Ledward’s uncle, the lege
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🎸🌺Ledward Kaʻapana performing “Mauna Loa Slack Key” This spar…
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In this clip from the documentary "Kī Hōʻalu: Slack Key The Hawaiian Way," it opens with Aunty Alice Namakelua singing and strumming her guitar. Born in 1892 and known to everyone as Aunty Alice, she was a respected authority of the Hawaiian language and composer of over 100 songs. She was one of the first to teach slack key outside her family line—wanting to share her music as widely as possible. Through her music, Aunty Alice shared values both old and new. Today, her teachings live on. Her st
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In this clip from the documentary "Kī Hōʻalu: Slack Key The Hawaiia…
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Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Festival • Nov. 16th Kona Style & Nov. 23 Kauai Style @outriggerkona @outriggerkauaibeachresort We're getting ready to hit the road with two more slack key guitar festivals for this year! Danny has been a part of these festivals for 25 years now, and the outer island festivals have become an annual tradition for us. We're excited to close out 2025 with festivals in two of our favorite places. Please come out if you are in the area and support kiho'alu! Mahalo to Milton
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We’re happy to present to you our ‘Best Of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar’ Compilation featuring 50 of the greatest Hawaiian Slack Key tracks. Perfect for relaxation, focus, meditation, or background ambiance. This traditional Hawaiian fingerstyle technique creates warm, melodic sounds that capture the spirit of the islands. Featuring legendary slack key masters Keola Beamer, George Kahumoku Jr, and George Kuo, this collection is a true celebration of Hawaii’s musical heritage. Listen to the Compilat
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We’re happy to present to you our ‘Best Of Hawaiian Slack Key Guita…
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The story of Hawaiian slack key - the music, culture and familial tradition. Day 3 of our Eddie and Myrna Kamae film festival kicks off with Ki Hoʻalu: Slack Key, The Hawaiian Way. Schedule and live stream: http://pbshawaii.org/kamaefilms/ | PBS Hawai‘i
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The story of Hawaiian slack key - the music, culture and familial tra…
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Led Kaapana - "I Kona" at Maui's Slack Key Show
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🌺 We’re thrilled to share our “Best of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar” compilation, gathering 50 of the finest slack‑key gems ever recorded! Ideal for relaxation, focus, meditation, or simply setting a soothing background ambiance, these warm, melodic fingerstyle sounds embody the gentle spirit of the islands. Showcasing legendary masters Keola Beamer, George Kahumoku Jr., and George Kuo, this album is a true celebration of Hawai‘i’s rich musical heritage. 🎧 Listen now on every major streaming plat
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Hawaiian Slack Key Music Festival held in Kona
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Hawaiian Slack Key Music Festival held in Kona
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KAHUKU Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Lessons by Patrick Landeza,
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Hawaiian Slack key guitar Ledward Kaapana
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George Kuo "Ki Ho`alu `Ekahi" Live Hawaiian Slack Key - High Quality - DreamTyme Films
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