Slack Rock Star Talks With B About His Departure From Hawaiian Music
Oahu-native Makana has been strumming a guitar since around the same time he began to speak. Since then he's released a half-dozen albums, all of which feature his unique style of slack key, Hawaiian-inspired music.
Makaha Sons, without question, are the voice of Hawaii. For over 30 years, their ethereal, hauntingly pleasant harmonies have provided the soundscape for all things Hawaiiana. They have won every Hawaiian music award there is to win-and played events from Ni'ihau to Nu'uanu.
This past weekend, in the Halekulani's Lewers Lounge, jazz composer, arranger, producer and performer Matt Catingub released his latest CD, entitled Back to Romance.
A new Hawaiian music CD has been released, featuring songs and musicians exclusively from the Island of Hawaii. The compilation -- produced by Daniel Ho, in partnership with Keoki Kahumoku and the Big Island Visitors Bureau -- will generate funds for music education programs throughout Hawaii Island.
A few weeks ago, a legitimate "first" aired on Hawaiian airwaves. "NightTime with Andy Bumatai" debut on K5, and Hawaii was handed its first Late Night-format talk show, airing at 9:35 p.m., every single weeknight.
An addendum to a bit that ran in the late-July newsletter: The Joy of Sake tasting and exposition coming to the Hawaii Convention Center on August 23 will now feature Japanese culinary artist Shotaro "Sho" Kamio.
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Oahu-native Makana has been strumming a guitar since around the same time he began to speak. Since then he's released a half-dozen albums, all of which feature his unique style of slack key, Hawaiian-inspired music.
The ballots are cast, and the nominees for this year's Grammy Award in the Hawaiian Music category have been chosen.
This past weekend, in the Halekulani's Lewers Lounge, jazz composer, arranger, producer and performer Matt Catingub released his latest CD, entitled Back to Romance.
A new Hawaiian music CD has been released, featuring songs and musicians exclusively from the Island of Hawaii. The compilation -- produced by Daniel Ho, in partnership with Keoki Kahumoku and the Big Island Visitors Bureau -- will generate funds for music education programs throughout Hawaii Island.
A few weeks ago, a legitimate "first" aired on Hawaiian airwaves. "NightTime with Andy Bumatai" debut on K5, and Hawaii was handed its first Late Night-format talk show, airing at 9:35 p.m., every single weeknight.
An addendum to a bit that ran in the late-July newsletter: The Joy of Sake tasting and exposition coming to the Hawaii Convention Center on August 23 will now feature Japanese culinary artist Shotaro "Sho" Kamio.
