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Hawaiian Concert Guide – Episode 693 Release Date: November 28, 2025 Hosts: Piko & Terry Title: Hauʻoli Lā Hoʻomaikaʻi (Happy Thanksgiving) Episode Summary In this Thanksgiving edition of the Hawaiian Concert Guide, Piko and Terry open Season 20 with a heartfelt celebration of gratitude, ʻohana, and the spirit of aloha. Filled with contemporary Hawaiian music, slack-key warmth, acoustic duets, and even a touch of vintage Exotica, Episode 693 “Hauʻoli Lā Hoʻomaikaʻi” offers listeners a musical table of offerings for the holiday season. This episode is proudly sponsored by Dreamy Voyages Travel — Adventure Awaits! Dreamy Voyages helps travelers explore Hawaiʻi, the South Pacific, Asia, Europe, and destinations around the world through expertly planned cruise and land adventures. From songs rooted in the land to mele celebrating love, heritage, and Hawaiian identity, this episode reflects how gratitude flows through Hawaiian music and culture. Track List & Song Notes “Puʻuanahulu” – Kahiau Lam Ho – 3:34 Album: Hoʻomālamalama · Hawaiian “Puʻuanahulu” pays tribute to the storied region of Puʻuanahulu on Hawaiʻi Island. Kahiau Lam Ho's gentle, contemporary style shines through in a piece that blends gratitude, reflection, and community pride. Clear vocals and clean guitar lines give the song an uplifting softness, like a sunrise over the lava fields. “Waiulu” – Kahiau Lam Ho – 4:25 Album: Hoʻomālamalama · Hawaiian “Waiulu” is a tender love song that expresses devotion, loyalty, and emotional closeness. Lam Ho's smooth, heartfelt voice carries the poetic imagery of Hawaiian lyricism, turning the track into an intimate musical conversation. It's a modern ballad with timeless cultural roots. “Huakaʻi Hele” – Kawika Kahiapo – 4:19 Album: Kuʻu Manaʻo · Hawaiian “Huakaʻi Hele” evokes the idea of traveling through life guided by purpose, memory, and connection to the ʻāina. Kawika Kahiapo's warm slack-key guitar and soulful baritone create a meditative soundscape, inviting listeners into a quiet journey across mountains, shorelines, and the inner landscape of reflection. “ʻĀina Momona” – Kawika Kahiapo – 4:07 Album: Kuʻu Manaʻo · Hawaiian Meaning “the fertile land,” “ʻĀina Momona” honors the abundance and generosity of Hawaiʻi. Kahiapo explores themes of stewardship, responsibility, and gratitude for the natural world. His soothing vocals and thoughtful phrasing turn the song into a gentle reminder of our kuleana to care for the land that sustains us. “Beautiful Kahana” – Jerome Koko & Daniel Ho – 3:58 Album: Makaha Sons Memoirs · Hawaiian A nostalgic tribute to the beloved windward community of Kahana, this track blends Jerome Koko's classic Makaha Sons vocal warmth with Daniel Ho's clean acoustic arrangements. The song feels like a quiet breeze off the Koʻolau mountains—peaceful, familiar, and full of longing for a cherished place. “Kaleleonālani” – Jerome Koko & Daniel Ho – 2:21 Album: Makaha Sons Memoirs · Hawaiian “Kaleleonālani” is a graceful instrumental paying homage to Princess Victoria Kamāmalu. Elegant fingerstyle guitar and soft harmonics create a reverent, contemplative mood. The composition carries the unmistakable hallmark of Daniel Ho's artistry—clean, precise, and emotionally resonant. “Left Arm of Buddha” – The Waitiki 7 – 4:43 Album: Adventures in Paradise · Exotica Steeped in the traditions of mid-century Exotica, “Left Arm of Buddha” brings playful rhythms, tropical percussion, and shimmering vibraphone textures. The Waitiki 7 revive a genre rooted in imagination and atmosphere, capturing the fantasy and adventure of old Hawaiʻi tiki lounges with modern musicianship. “Her Majesty's Pearl” – The Waitiki 7 – 3:03 Album: Adventures in Paradise · Exotica A bright and cinematic follow-up to their earlier track, “Her Majesty's Pearl” sparkles with melodic charm and rhythmic storytelling. The piece feels like the soundtrack to a vintage island-adventure film—whimsical, colorful, and filled with character. “Mālama Mau Hawaiʻi” – Waipuna – 4:56 Album: Manaʻo Pili · Hawaiian Powerful, proud, and deeply rooted in cultural identity, “Mālama Mau Hawaiʻi” is a call to protect and cherish the heritage of Hawaiʻi. Waipuna's signature harmonies carry strength and conviction, blending traditional themes with modern arrangements to create an anthem of unity and responsibility. “Papa Sia” – Waipuna – 2:43 Album: Manaʻo Pili · Hawaiian “Papa Sia” brings joyful energy with rhythmic guitar lines and spirited performance. The track celebrates movement, dance, and the cheerful side of Hawaiian music, offering a lively closing to this Thanksgiving playlist.

Hawaiian Concert Guide – Episode 692 Release Date: October 17, 2025 Host: Piko Title: Whale Hoohoo Episode Summary In this episode of the Hawaiian Concert Guide, Piko takes listeners on a musical journey through contemporary Hawaiian mele, slack-key gems, and lush Exotica instrumentals. From heartfelt vocal collaborations to instrumental storytelling and a powerful closing chorus of “Hawaiʻi Aloha,” Episode 692 celebrates how music keeps the spirit of the islands alive across oceans. Track List & Song Notes “Hoʻomālamalama” (feat. Stephen Inglis) – Kahiau Lam Ho – 4:10 Album: Hoʻomālamalama · Hawaiian The title Hoʻomālamalama can be translated as “to enlighten” or “to bring light.” In this track, Kahiau Lam Ho teams up with acclaimed musician Stephen Inglis to offer a song about healing, clarity, and renewal. Gentle, thoughtful vocals and a reflective arrangement give the piece a meditative quality, as if lifting the listener out of darkness and into understanding. “The One They Call Hawaiʻi” – Kahiau Lam Ho – 5:40 Album: Hoʻomālamalama · Hawaiian This song personifies Hawaiʻi as a beloved figure—someone the singer speaks of with reverence and affection. The lyrics and feel of the track evoke pride in the land and its people, touching on themes of identity, stewardship, and belonging. It plays like a love song to the islands themselves, inviting listeners to reflect on what “Hawaiʻi” means to them personally. “Kuʻu Pili Oha” – Kawika Kahiapo – 3:44 Album: Kuʻu Manaʻo · Hawaiian The phrase Kuʻu Pili Oha can be understood as “my cherished closeness” or “beloved companion.” Kawika Kahiapo, known for his soulful slack-key guitar and warm vocals, offers a gentle, intimate mele that feels like a conversation between close hearts. It's the kind of song that could be sung quietly on a porch at sunset, filled with gratitude for the relationships that sustain us. “One Heart One Voice” – Kawika Kahiapo – 4:13 Album: Kuʻu Manaʻo · Hawaiian “One Heart One Voice” leans into themes of unity and shared purpose. Kahiapo's songwriting often carries messages of peace and responsibility, and this track is a call for people to stand together with aloha. It's an uplifting reminder that when we speak and act as one, even big challenges feel more manageable. “ʻAnapau” – Jerome Koko & Daniel Ho – 2:39 Album: Makaha Sons Memoirs · Hawaiian From a project reflecting on the legacy of the Makaha Sons, “ʻAnapau” is a lively, joyful piece that carries the spirit of classic Hawaiian group vocals into a new setting. Jerome Koko's connection to the original Makaha Sons material, paired with Daniel Ho's arranging and production touch, makes this track feel both nostalgic and freshly polished. It's easy to picture friends singing along at a backyard gathering. “Poliahu” – Jerome Koko & Daniel Ho – 5:10 Album: Makaha Sons Memoirs · Hawaiian “Poliahu” is a tribute to the snow goddess of Mauna Kea. The song's mood leans more contemplative and reverent, fitting for a mele about a powerful and enigmatic figure in Hawaiian tradition. Listeners can feel the chill and majesty of the mountain in the way the melody unfolds—calm, spacious, and full of respect. “Manila” – The Waitiki 7 – 7:05 Album: Adventures in Paradise · Exotica The Waitiki 7 are known for reviving and expanding the classic Exotica sound, and “Manila” is a great example of their globe-trotting imagination. This instrumental piece conjures images of harbors, markets, and far-away ports of call. Rich textures and layered rhythms give it a cinematic feel that pairs perfectly with daydreams of travel. “Craving” – The Waitiki 7 – 5:07 Album: Adventures in Paradise · Exotica “Craving” leans into mood and atmosphere: it feels like a soundtrack for late-night conversations under tiki lights. The tune balances playful melodic lines with a slightly mysterious undercurrent, capturing that feeling of restless longing the title suggests. It's a reminder that Exotica can be both fun and emotionally evocative. “I Can See Arkansas” – Waipuna – 4:52 Album: Manaʻo Pili · Hawaiian Waipuna blend Hawaiian roots with storytelling influences that reach beyond the islands. “I Can See Arkansas” plays with the idea of geographical distance and emotional closeness—how memories and imagination can make a faraway place feel just within sight. It's a beautiful example of how Hawaiian artists connect local sensibilities with wider world experiences. “Owl's Lullaby” – Waipuna – 3:15 Album: Manaʻo Pili · Hawaiian As the title suggests, “Owl's Lullaby” has a gentle, comforting quality. In Hawaiian culture, the pueo (owl) can be a protector and guardian, and this song carries that sense of watchful care. It's the kind of mele you could easily imagine as a bedtime favorite, soothing the end of the day with calm and grace. Mahalo for Listening Mahalo nui for joining Piko on this musical journey! Please support the featured artists by seeking out their albums, attending live shows when you can, and sharing their music with friends and family. Your listening helps keep Hawaiian music, language, and stories thriving for future generations. For past episodes, artist links, and more information, visit HawaiianConcertGuide.com.

Aloha mai kakou, Please enjoy this broadcast of new Hawaiian music, most of which you have probably never heard before. Click here to support the show: Hawaiian Concert Guide Tip Jar Lamalama Ke Kukui Kawika Kahiapo Ku'u Mana'o Waimānalo Kawika Kahiapo Ku'u Mana'o Just a Little Jerome Koko & Daniel Ho Makaha Sons Memoirs Welo Jerome Koko & Daniel Ho Makaha Sons Memoirs Kaulilua I Ke Anu 'o Wai'ale'ale Kamaka Kukona Kahenewai'olu

Aloha mai kakou, Please enjoy this broadcast of new Hawaiian music, most of which you have probably never heard before. Click here to support the show: Hawaiian Concert Guide Tip Jar In Living Color Kawika Kahiapo Ku'u Mana'o Sanoe Jerome Koko & Daniel Ho Makaha Sons Memoirs Hiu No Wau Jerome Koko & Daniel Ho Makaha Sons Memoirs Ho'ola Lahui Hawai'i Kamaka Kukona Kahenewai'olu Nipolo Mapu Ka Hanu Kamaka Kukona Kahenewai'olu Kaula 'Ili Christy Leina'ala Lassiter Kona Cowgirl Coronation The Waitiki 7 Adventures In Paradise Totem Pole The Waitiki 7 Adventures In Paradise Mana'o Pili Waipuna Mana'o Pili Ali'ipoe Waipuna Mana'o Pili

Aloha mai kakou, Please enjoy this broadcast of new Hawaiian music, most of which you have probably never heard before. Click here to support the show: Hawaiian Concert Guide Tip Jar He 'Ai Na Ka Lani Jerome Koko & Daniel Ho Makaha Sons Memoirs E Kuini E Kapi'olani Kamaka Kukona Kahenewai'olu He 'ala No Ka'iulani Kamaka Kukona Kahenewai'olu Pu'uanahulu Christy Leina'ala Lassiter Kona Cowgirl 'Ekolu Mea Nui Christy Leina'ala Lassiter Kona Cowgirl Kōkeʻe Kalani Pe'a Kuini Firecracker The Waitiki 7 New Sounds Of Exotica Sweet Pikake Serenade The Waitiki 7 New Sounds Of Exotica Kiss Me Love Waipuna Mana'o Pili Honomuni Waipuna Mana'o Pili

Aloha mai kakou, Please enjoy this broadcast of new Hawaiian music, most of which you have probably never heard before. Click here to support the show: Hawaiian Concert Guide Tip Jar I Wehi Rose No Ka Lani Kamaka Kukona Kahenewai'olu Somewhere out There (feat. Wehilei) Kamaka Kukona Kahenewai'olu Hu'e Hu'e Christy Leina'ala Lassiter Kona Cowgirl He Aloha No O Honolulu Christy Leina'ala Lassiter Kona Cowgirl Mauna Kilohana Kalani Pe'a Kuini Tiare Maohi Medley Kalani Pe'a Kuini Ruby The Waitiki 7 New Sounds Of Exotica China Fan The Waitiki 7 New Sounds Of Exotica E Pili Kaua Waipuna Mana'o Pili Ka Ulu Niu O Waipouli Waipuna Mana'o Pili

Aloha mai kakou, Please enjoy this broadcast of new Hawaiian music, most of which you have probably never heard before. Click here to support the show: Hawaiian Concert Guide Tip Jar Lei Ko'iawe Kamaka Kukona Kahenewai'olu Kalakaua He Inoa Kamaka Kukona Kahenewai'olu I Kona Christy Leina'ala Lassiter Kona Cowgirl Maile Lau Li'i Li'i Christy Leina'ala Lassiter Kona Cowgirl Ka Wahine O Ka Lua Kalani Pe'a Kuini Malu ʻUlu Aʻo Lele Kalani Pe'a Kuini Tiki The Waitiki 7 New Sounds Of Exotica Voodoo Love The Waitiki 7 New Sounds Of Exotica Lehua Mamo Waipuna Mana'o Pili Home Kapaka Waipuna Mana'o Pili

Aloha mai kakou, Please enjoy this broadcast of new Hawaiian music, most of which you have probably never heard before. Click here to support the show: Hawaiian Concert Guide Tip Jar Kahenewai'olu Kamaka Kukona Kahenewai'olu Panini Puakea Kamaka Kukona Kahenewai'olu Ku'u Hoa Hololio Christy Leina'ala Lassiter Kona Cowgirl Ka Moa'e Christy Leina'ala Lassiter Kona Cowgirl Waimea Kamahaʻo Kalani Pe'a Kuini Ho'onanea Kalani Pe'a Kuini Bali Ha'i The Waitiki 7 New Sounds Of Exotica When First I Love The Waitiki 7 New Sounds Of Exotica Malama Mau Hawai'i Waipuna Mana'o Pili Papa Sia Waipuna Mana'o Pili

Aloha mai kakou, Please enjoy this broadcast of new Hawaiian music, most of which you have probably never heard before. Click here to support the show: Hawaiian Concert Guide Tip Jar Goin Home (feat. Braddah Mau) [Instrumental] Apokolani Goin Home Run Run Run (Instrumental) Apokolani Goin Home The Way You Look Tonight Faith Ako & Laurel Aiona Ho'okanikapila, Maui Sweet Someone Faith Ako & Laurel Aiona Ho'okanikapila, Maui E Lei Ana O Ka Lani Natalie Ai Kamauu Natalie Noelani Kaulana O Hilo Hanakahi Natalie Ai Kamauu Natalie Noelani Ku'u Home O Keaukaha Willie K Awihilima: Reflections Kau Ele Makule - C-A-T Willie K Awihilima: Reflections Na Hala O Naue Keola Beamer Soliloquy - Ka Leo O Loko Wai Ulu Keola Beamer Soliloquy - Ka Leo O Loko

Aloha mai kakou, Please enjoy this broadcast of new Hawaiian music, most of which you have probably never heard before. Click here to support the show: Hawaiian Concert Guide Tip Jar Autumn Leaves Faith Ako & Laurel Aiona Ho'okanikapila, Maui I'm in Love with a Beautiful Sunset Faith Ako & Laurel Aiona Ho'okanikapila, Maui Sunshine on My Shoulders Natalie Ai Kamauu Natalie Noelani Lei Onaona Natalie Ai Kamauu Natalie Noelani Ku‘U Ipo O Ka Ua ‘Elo‘Elo Sean Na`auao E Kahiau Hi‘Ilaniwai Sean Na`auao E Kahiau Waikiki Hula Willie K Awihilima: Reflections Holoholo Ka'a Willie K Awihilima: Reflections Mino'aka Keola Beamer Soliloquy - Ka Leo O Loko Moana's Laundry Basket Keola Beamer Soliloquy - Ka Leo O Loko

Aloha mai kakou, Please enjoy this broadcast of new Hawaiian music, most of which you have probably never heard before. Click here to support the show: Hawaiian Concert Guide Tip Jar Ka Inu Wai (Prelude) Natalie Ai Kamauu Natalie Noelani No Waimea Ke Aloha Natalie Ai Kamauu Natalie Noelani Aerobicize Sean Na`auao E Kahiau Hiehie Lei Lehua Sean Na`auao E Kahiau Sophisticated Hula Faith Ako Ku'u 'aina Aloha Water Through Taro Faith Ako Ku'u 'aina Aloha Mauna ʻAʻala Raiatea Helm A Legacy of Hawaiian Song & String, Volume 1 Pa Mai Ana Ka Makani Willie K Awihilima: Reflections Pipi Kiwi Nui Willie K Awihilima: Reflections Kapalua Bay Keola Beamer Soliloquy - Ka Leo O Loko Kaulana Na Pua Keola Beamer Soliloquy - Ka Leo O Loko

Aloha mai kakou, Please enjoy this broadcast of new Hawaiian music, most of which you have probably never heard before. Click here to support the show: Hawaiian Concert Guide Tip Jar Ku'u Home 'o Maui Faith Ako Ku'u 'aina Aloha Nani 'o La'ie Faith Ako Ku'u 'aina Aloha Kuʻu Ipo I Ka Heʻe Puʻe One Feat. Ledward Kaʻapana Raiatea Helm A Legacy of Hawaiian Song & String, Volume 1 Moani Ke ʻAla Raiatea Helm A Legacy of Hawaiian Song & String, Volume 1 Haleʻiwa Kuʻu Home Nani Po'okela Wood Kalama O Kauaʻi: The Songs of Nathan Kalama, Volume One Kāhea O Kauaʻi Kupaoa Kalama O Kauaʻi: The Songs of Nathan Kalama, Volume One Steel Guitar C Jam Boogie Benjamin "Benny" Rogers History of Hawaiian Steel Guitar Steel Guitar G Boogie Benjamin "Benny" Rogers History of Hawaiian Steel Guitar For Sweetheart Grandma Keola Beamer Mauna Kea White Mountain Journal Makika (Mosquito) Keola Beamer Mauna Kea White Mountain Journal

Aloha mai kakou, Please enjoy this broadcast of new Hawaiian music, most of which you have probably never heard before. Click here to support the show: Hawaiian Concert Guide Tip Jar Aia La 'o Pele Faith Ako Ku'u 'aina Aloha Nuʻuanu Waipuna Raiatea Helm A Legacy of Hawaiian Song & String, Volume 1 Keaoʻōpuaikamakaokanalu Raiatea Helm A Legacy of Hawaiian Song & String, Volume 1 Isaiah 40:31 Shane Kahalehau Kaonohiokālā - EP Kalamaolaimaluhialani Kupaoa Kalama O Kauaʻi: The Songs of Nathan Kalama, Volume One My Honohono Orchid Kupaoa Kalama O Kauaʻi: The Songs of Nathan Kalama, Volume One Waimea Cowboy William Lionel Kalaniali'ioa Lincoln History of Hawaiian Steel Guitar Punaiki Ea Tau Moe History of Hawaiian Steel Guitar Barefoot On The Range Keola Beamer Mauna Kea White Mountain Journal Sase (Sassy) Keola Beamer Mauna Kea White Mountain Journal

Aloha mai kakou, Please enjoy this broadcast of new Hawaiian music, most of which you have probably never heard before. Click here to support the show: Hawaiian Concert Guide Tip Jar Lanakila Kawaihau Raiatea Helm A Legacy of Hawaiian Song & String, Volume 1 Do Right Shane Kahalehau Kaonohiokālā - EP Tight Rope Shane Kahalehau Kaonohiokālā - EP Hāʻena Beauty Hoku Zuttermeister Kalama O Kauaʻi: The Songs of Nathan Kalama, Volume One Kekaha Nani Ē Mark Yamanaka Kalama O Kauaʻi: The Songs of Nathan Kalama, Volume One U'ilani Nathan Aweau Ho'omana'o Sand Jules Cryles Ah See History of Hawaiian Steel Guitar Maui Chimes Jules Cryles Ah See History of Hawaiian Steel Guitar 'Ulili E (The Wandering Tattler Bird) Keola Beamer Mauna Kea White Mountain Journal Pua Tubarose (Tuberose Blossom) Keola Beamer Mauna Kea White Mountain Journal

Aloha mai kakou, Please enjoy this broadcast of new Hawaiian music, most of which you have probably never heard before. Click here to support the show: Hawaiian Concert Guide Tip Jar Kaulana Nā Pua Shane Kahalehau Kaonohiokālā - EP You and Me Shane Kahalehau Kaonohiokālā - EP Wili ʻia Kou Lei Aloha Po'okela Wood Kalama O Kauaʻi: The Songs of Nathan Kalama, Volume One Nā Wāhine Mālie O Ke Kai (feat. Pookela Wood) Kupaoa Kalama O Kauaʻi: The Songs of Nathan Kalama, Volume One Alohilohi Nathan Aweau Ho'omana'o Crazy Love Nathan Aweau Ho'omana'o My Rose Of Waikiki Jules Cryles Ah See History of Hawaiian Steel Guitar Hula Blues Jules Cryles Ah See History of Hawaiian Steel Guitar Pupu Hinuhinu (Shiny Shell Lullaby) Keola Beamer Mauna Kea White Mountain Journal Ke'ena Malu (Quiet Place) Keola Beamer Mauna Kea White Mountain Journal

Aloha mai kakou, Please enjoy this broadcast of new Hawaiian music, most of which you have probably never heard before. Click here to support the show: Hawaiian Concert Guide Tip Jar Inikiniki Malie Shane Kahalehau Kaonohiokālā - EP Ka Pua Hala Hīnano Mark Yamanaka Kalama O Kauaʻi: The Songs of Nathan Kalama, Volume One Gingers in the Water Kupaoa Kalama O Kauaʻi: The Songs of Nathan Kalama, Volume One She's Not Alone Anymore Nathan Aweau Ho'omana'o Ioane's Song Nathan Aweau Ho'omana'o 1,000 Sakura Waipuna Uluwehi Beautiful Mahealani Moon Joseph "Steppy" de Rego History of Hawaiian Steel Guitar Kohala March Jules Cryles Ah See History of Hawaiian Steel Guitar Kaula 'ili (The Lariat) Keola Beamer Mauna Kea White Mountain Journal Hi'ilawe Keola Beamer Mauna Kea White Mountain Journal

Aloha mai kakou, Please enjoy this broadcast of new Hawaiian music, most of which you have probably never heard before. Click here to support the show: Hawaiian Concert Guide Tip Jar Miomio Nathan Aweau Ho'omana'o Holoholo Lio Nathan Aweau Ho'omana'o Kuʻu Pua Aloha Waipuna Uluwehi Pua Iliahi Waipuna Uluwehi Manuela Boy Keola Kapapaialaka Kapapa'ialaka Keola Kapapaialaka Moana Chimes M. K. Moke History of Hawaiian Steel Guitar I've Gone Native Now Annie Kerr History of Hawaiian Steel Guitar He Aloha No 'O Honolulu Keola Beamer Wooden Boat Where I Hold You Keola Beamer Wooden Boat

Aloha mai kakou, Please enjoy this broadcast of new Hawaiian music, most of which you have probably never heard before. Click here to support the show: Hawaiian Concert Guide Tip Jar Ka Pua Lokelani Waipuna Uluwehi Pua Melie Waipuna Uluwehi Ka'a Ahi Kahului Keola Kapapaialaka Manu O Ka'ae Keola Kapapaialaka Ka Kulu A K Aloha / Butterfly Feeling Kekuhi Kanahele Kekuhi Wala Ki'aha / Uhaele Mai Kekuhi Kanahele Kekuhi Aloha Oe Blues David Napihi Burrows History of Hawaiian Steel Guitar Hilo March M. K. Moke History of Hawaiian Steel Guitar 'Elepaio Slack Key Keola Beamer Wooden Boat E Manono Keola Beamer Wooden Boat

101 - Keola Beamer In episode 101 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine! Host James Patrick Regan speaks with slack key guitarist Keola Beamer, the two of them cover Keola's Slack Key (and Hawaiian culture) immersion camp “Aloha Music Camp”. They talk about how Keola brought Tablature to slack key (and possibly guitar in general) bringing it over from lute transcriptions for his first slack key book in 1971. They discuss why slack key was kept a family secret in the missionary era of Hawaii and they talk about the first recorded songs of Slack Key, Gabby Pahinui's “Hi'ilawe” and Chet Atkin's rendition of Leonard Kwan's “Opihi Moemoe”. They discuss Keola's first exposure to Slack Key and how the exposure changed the direction of his life. They discuss Keola's relationship with luthier Steve Grimes and Keola's thoughts behind guitar making. Keola discusses his collaborations with other cultures around the world and work he did for the State department doing cultural programs in countries that adversaries to the U.S. You can find out more about Keola at his website: https://kbeamer.com And you can find out more about the Aloha Music Camp at their website: https://alohamusiccamp.org Please like, comment and share this podcast! . . #VintageGuitarmagazine #VintageGuitar #guitar #Guitar #KeolaBeamer #alohamusiccamp #hawaii #Hawaiianculture #acousticguitar #Slackkey #theDeadlies #kihoalu #guitarfinds #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #guitarcollector #Travelwithguitars #haveguitarwilltravel #hgwt #HGWT Please like, comment, and share this podcast! Download Link

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Aloha mai kakou, Please enjoy this broadcast of new Hawaiian music, most of which you have probably never heard before. Click here to support the show: Hawaiian Concert Guide Tip Jar Pua Hinahina Waipuna Uluwehi Kuhiau Keola Kapapa'ialaka Hilo One Keola Kapapa'ialaka I Await You At Wai'anapanapa Kekuhi Kanahele Kekuhi Awaiaulu Ke Aloha Kekuhi Kanahele Kekuhi Ka Inu Wai Natalie Ai Kamauu Natalie Noelani The Rosary David Napihi Burrows History of Hawaiian Steel Guitar Kamehameha Waltz David Napihi Burrows History of Hawaiian Steel Guitar Dancers In The Land Of Po Keola Beamer Wooden Boat No Ke Ano Ahiahi Keola Beamer Wooden Boat

Aloha mai kakou, Please enjoy this broadcast of new Hawaiian music, most of which you have probably never heard before. Click here to support the show: Hawaiian Concert Guide Tip Jar E Huli Makou Keola Kapapaialaka Wahine Noho Mauna Kekuhi Kanahele Kekuhi Aloha E Mama Nui E Kekuhi Kanahele Kekuhi Na Wai Kaulana by 'O Na Wai 'Eha Ae-Ae A'ea'e (Na Hoku Hanohano Winner Edition) What a Wonderful World Natalie Ai Kamauu Natalie Noelani Pua Sakura Natalie Ai Kamauu Natalie Noelani Kaleohano Mākaha Sons of Niʻihau Na Mele Henoheno Na Makahiki Mua, Helu ‘Elua (Vol 2) Drifting David Napihi Burrows History of Hawaiian Steel Guitar Wooden Boat Keola Beamer Wooden Boat Hula Lady Keola Beamer Wooden Boat

Aloha mai kakou, Please enjoy this broadcast of new Hawaiian music, most of which you have probably never heard before. Click here to support the show: Hawaiian Concert Guide Tip Jar Ku'u Ipo Ma Ke Kai Loa Ae-Ae A'ea'e (Na Hoku Hanohano Winner Edition) Aia I Kilauea ('A Mai) Ae-Ae A'ea'e (Na Hoku Hanohano Winner Edition) Ho'oluana Natalie Ai Kamauu Natalie Noelani Sunshine on My Shoulders Natalie Ai Kamauu Natalie Noelani Kaulana Na Pua Kulāiwi Kulāiwi Native Lands Ka Nani a`o Maunakea Kulāiwi Kulāiwi Native Lands Lu'au Medley Makaha Sons of Ni'Ihau Na Mele Henoheno Freedom of Makaha Makaha Sons of Ni'Ihau Na Mele Henoheno Ka Makani `Ula`ula Keola Beamer Soliloquy - Ka Leo O Loko Pua Lililehua Keola Beamer Soliloquy - Ka Leo O Loko

I lived in Hawaii for 15 years and saw earthquakes, tsunamis, hurricanes, lots and lots of rain and floods. But nothing like what happened on Maui.Today, I created a new improvisation based on Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar. I was lucky enough to study a tiny bit with the great Cyril Pahinui. As usual, it was recorded live in one take (pardon my dust as I break out a new tune).And I created this tune to honor  and celebrate the Lahaina Banyan Tree, the symbol of hope and regrowth on Maui.  I ask that you give generously to the Maui Strong Campaign, which is a local non-profit, serving people immediately on the ground on Maui. Here's the link ...https://www.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org/strengthening/maui-strong-fundSupport the showSupport Cymber Lily Quinn's Relaxing Harp MusicEnjoy my soothing harp melodies? Support my artistic journey with a donation. With 45,000+ downloads, I craft serene tunes for all. A small donation on Venmo (@cymberquinn) or PayPal (paypal.me/cymber) fuels my music production for years. Grateful for your generosity.Meet Cymber Lily Quinn, an award-winning harpist and sound healer. My style blends world, classical, jazz, and nature sounds, offering inner peace. Featured on NPR and Hawaii Public Radio, my music captivates."Relaxing Harp Music" podcast, a Top 5 Harp Podcast on Player.fm, shares live authentic performances. 3 healing harp music CDs, 5 Big Island Music Awards. National League of American Pen Women Music Achiever.Connect with harpists in my Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theimprovisingharpistHone harp skills at Rosalani Harp & Music Academy: www.RosalaniMusic.netYour support amplifies my artistry and spreads harp's beauty worldwide. Thank you.

Kī hōʻalu master Jeff Peterson talks about the art of slack key guitar, and growing up the son of a paniolo on the slopes of Haleakalā Ranch.Click HERE to see Jeff Peterson demonstrate the art of slack key guitar.Original Airdate: 11/24/21 Support the showFollow us on: YouTube Instagram Twitter Facebook TikTok

In this episode I recap the George Kahumoku, Jr. Slack Key & Ukulele Workshop and share an interview with a longtime friend, Peter DeAquino. We talk about some ukulele gear, full time gigging, learning from the masters of Hawaiian music, and what the fair market value of live music is.Resources:- Peter on Facebook (live stream every Thursday): https://www.facebook.com/PeterDMaui/- GKSK Workshop: https://kahumoku.com/workshops/Support the show ---Like what you hear? Support the podcast in these ways: Check out my top-notch ukulele lessons: https://liveukulele.com/store/ Leave a tip vis Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/bradbordessa or Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/liveukulele Use my Sweetwater affiliate link next time you need to buy some gear! https://sweetwater.sjv.io/9WbER0. Enter their gear giveaway every month while you're there (affiliate link): https://sweetwater.sjv.io/rQ4n9G See the gear I use to record the podcast: https://liveukulele.com/about/my-gear/CREDITS- Hosted, produced, edited, and mixed by Brad Bordessa - Theme music: "Fallout" and "Sister's Got a Gun" by Brad Bordessa (Both songs are available on my album, If Only: https://bradbordessa.bandcamp.com/album/if-only)- Ad spot music: "Hoʻale" and "Honaunau Rodeo" by Dagan Bernstein (https://daganmusic.com/hoale/); "+dB" by Brad Bordessa

In this episode I discuss some of the things I've learned over the years that help an ukulele class keep a steady and productive pace while suiting every student's needs.James Hill interviews me for the Uketropolis Podcast: https://share.transistor.fm/s/ab41d676- George Kahumoku, Jr.'s Slack Key & ʻUkulele Workshop: https://kahumoku.com/workshops/Support the show ---Like what you hear? Support the podcast in these ways: Check out my top-notch ukulele lessons: https://liveukulele.com/store/ Leave a tip vis Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/bradbordessa or Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/liveukulele Use my Sweetwater affiliate link next time you need to buy some gear! https://sweetwater.sjv.io/9WbER0. Enter their gear giveaway every month while you're there (affiliate link): https://sweetwater.sjv.io/rQ4n9G See the gear I use to record the podcast: https://liveukulele.com/about/my-gear/CREDITS- Hosted, produced, edited, and mixed by Brad Bordessa - Theme music: "Fallout" and "Sister's Got a Gun" by Brad Bordessa (Both songs are available on my album, If Only: https://bradbordessa.bandcamp.com/album/if-only)- Ad spot music: "Hoʻale" and "Honaunau Rodeo" by Dagan Bernstein (https://daganmusic.com/hoale/); "+dB" by Brad Bordessa

Aloha mai kakou, Please enjoy this broadcast of new Hawaiian music, most of which you have probably never heard before. Click here to support the show: Hawaiian Concert Guide Tip Jar Ku'u Lei Puakenikeni Walea Lei Pāpahi Ko'olau Waltz Walea Lei Pāpahi KuʻU Home I Keaukaha Kīhei Nahale-A, WahinepōʻAimoku Nahale-A, Leinalu Enesa, Kamakahukilani Plunkett, ʻAuliʻi Tai-Hook & Moanahiwalani Walker Mele HoʻOpulapula, Vol. 1 KalanianaʻOle Kou Inoa KeliʻI Ruth Mele HoʻOpulapula, Vol. 1 Leo Ualo Kupuna The Tuahine Troupe Keaiwaokulamanu Keaiwaokulamanu The Tuahine Troupe Keaiwaokulamanu Ke Kali Nei Au Gary Aiko Mai Poina 'Oe Ia'u Kamehameha Waltz Gary Aiko Mai Poina 'Oe Ia'u Pupu Hinuhinu (Shiny Shell Lullaby) Keola Beamer Mauna Kea White Mountain Journal Ke'ena Malu (Quiet Place) Keola Beamer Mauna Kea White Mountain Journal

Award-winning Hawaiian slack key guitarist Makana talks about the business of music, multiple income streams, and how to be wealthy. Guest Biography Makana is a singer, composer, cultural educator, and master of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar. His music combines deep tradition with unbridled innovation to breathe fresh intensity into the timeless sounds of Hawaiʻi. The New York Times calls him "dazzling." His music has been featured on three GRAMMY-nominated albums, including the soundtrack of the Academy-Award winning film The Descendants. Guitar Player Magazine ranked him as one of the top 3 guitarists in America, and the Hawaiʻi Academy of Recording Arts recognized him with the Slack Key Legacy Award. Slack Key is a unique style from the 1800s that simulates three guitars in one, performed in gorgeous tunings that open the guitar to a symphonic sound. Makana's live performances are raw, diverse and virtuosic, culturally informative, shared in multiple languages, and always spontaneous. Feel the presence of kūpuna (elders) as he honors their legacies while weaving in universal themes and sounds from around the world. An acoustic experience like no other. This episode is brought to you by Runnymede Capital Management. Subscribe to our email at https://www.runnymede.com/newsletter. In this episode, you'll learn: Hawaiian slack key guitar and its different styles The multiple revenue streams of a musician Why Makana says wanting things that others do not want makes him wealthy Show notes: http://www.inspiredmoney.fm/261 Find more from our guest: www.makanamusic.com Apple Music Spotify SoundCloud facebook Twitter YouTube Instagram Mentioned in the episode: Bobby Moderow, Jr. Raymond Kāne Sonny Chillingworth Leonard Kwan Gabby Pahinui Thomas Kinkade Dr. Mitsuo Aoki Mayumi Oda Thanks for Listening & Watching! To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter or Facebook. Join us at the Inspired Money Makers groups at facebook and LinkedIn To help out the show: Leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts, Podchaser.com, or wherever you listen. Your ratings and reviews really help, and I read each one. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and YouTube.

Jim “Kimo” West Interview: Jim's been Al Yankovic's guitarist for the last 30 years, and has also released 12 solo LPs as a Hawaiian slack key artist. He has 4 Grammy's for his work with Weird Al, and was recently nominated for a Grammy on his last solo LP, Moku Maluhia: Peaceful Island - which is a beautiful record Cool Guitar & Music T-Shirts, ELG Merch!: http://www.GuitarMerch.com Kimo shares the unlikely event that changed his life and got him playing slack key guitar… some savvy advice for musicians, most difficult move he's ever had to make, the beautiful Aloha spirit and how it's changed and influenced him, his first trip to Hawaii and much more. Great convo:   Subscribe & Website: https://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/s... Support this show: http://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/su...

Aloha mai kakou, Please enjoy this broadcast of new Hawaiian music, most of which you have probably never heard before. Click here to support the show: Hawaiian Concert Guide Tip Jar Walea Walea Lei Pāpahi KalamaʻUla Raiatea Helm Mele HoʻOpulapula, Vol. 1 Waikīkī Hula Manu Boyd Mele HoʻOpulapula, Vol. 1 Ka Heke O Ka Pakipika The Tuahine Troupe Keaiwaokulamanu Ka Onohi O Na Kai The Tuahine Troupe Keaiwaokulamanu Hawaii Aloha U.H. Timpuyog Kāwili Na Lei O Hawai`i Gary Aiko Mai Poina 'Oe Ia'u Kanaka Wai Wai Gary Haleamau Hemolele Sweet Lei Mamo Keola Beamer Mauna Kea White Mountain Journal Keiki Dream (Child Dream) Keola Beamer Mauna Kea White Mountain Journal

In celebration of episode 100-U62" - Dave and Ethan welcome Mike Kelley to the podcast, an extra who appeared in UHF along with nearly his entire family!

Due to popular demand, Dave and Ethan AGAIN present an interview Ethan recorded in October 2011 with Weird Al's longtime (and now Grammy-Winning!) guitar player, Jim "Kimo" West, to promote their Albany, NY appearance on The Alpocalypse Tour!

Dave and Ethan present an interview Ethan recorded back in 2011 with Weird Al's longtime guitar player, Jim "Kimo" West, long before we lovingly know him as the Grammy Award Winning Jim "Kimo" West!

Reflections on my years of attending and teaching at workshops. In which I provide some tips for ukulele players who want to get the most out of the experience. Resource links:- George Kahumoku, Jr.'s Slack Key and Ukulele Workshop - https://kahumoku.com/workshop/Be sure to check out my ukulele lessons: https://liveukulele.com/store/CREDITSHosted, produced, edited, and mixed by Brad BordessaTheme music: "Fallout" by Brad Bordessa"Sister's Got a Gun" by Brad Bordessa Support the show

We kicked off our celebration of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by going into the archives for excerpts from two great podcasts with cultural powerhouses and 2011 National Heritage Fellows taiko drum leaders Roy and PJ Hirabayashi and slack key guitarist Ledward Kaapana. The Hirabayashis discuss founding San Jose Taiko, creating a distinctly Asian-American art form, and their commitment to collaboration and community-building. Kaapana remembers the centrality of music during his upbringing in a small Hawaiian village (and the month-long house parties!), the unique aspects of Hawaiian music and music-making, and his joy in playing with guitarists across genres. There's music, singing, and drumming! Follow us on Apple Podcasts!

We kicked off our celebration of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by going into the archives for excerpts from two great podcasts with cultural powerhouses and 2011 National Heritage Fellows taiko drum leaders Roy and PJ Hirabayashi and slack key guitarist Ledward Kaapana. The Hirabayashis discuss founding San Jose Taiko, creating a distinctly Asian-American art form, and their commitment to collaboration and community-building. Kaapana remembers the centrality of music during his upbringing in a small Hawaiian village (and the month-long house parties!), the unique aspects of Hawaiian music and music-making, and his joy in playing with guitarists across genres. There's music, singing, and drumming! Follow us on Apple Podcasts!

Kī hōʻalu master Jeff Peterson talks about the art of slack key guitar, and growing up the son of a paniolo on the slopes of Haleakalā Ranch.

Episode Notes Local Legend Tumua Tuinei (@tumua_) was kind enough to stop by the studio to chop it up about college coursework, how the discipline he learned from football translates to his comedic success and his path through shows and venues in the local scene (including some classic private shows for Reese's in-laws!). Be sure to check out tumuacomedy.com for tickets to his third show at the Blaisdell concert hall on 12/12/21! Check out the patreon feed at patreon.com/furtheroutthere and follow @wayouttherepod @reesekpaul and @DJ.Zel on instagram for up to the minute details on any live shows the boiz are on! (reese got shows 11/16 at The Beach House Aloha Tower and 11/23 at The Slack Key lounge in Hawaiian Brian's)

A true pleasure to have two Grammy Award Winning artists playing slack key guitar in studio.

The conclusion of Dave and Ethan's interview with the Grammy Award winning slack key and Weird Al guitarist Jim "Kimo" West! Not only does Kimo discuss winning the Grammy and his new album, Dave and Ethan have some special surprises for him!

With his new slack-key guitar album just released, Weird Al guitarist Jim "Kimo" West makes his triumphant return to the podcast having won his first Grammy Award and other exciting accomplishments since his appearance back on Episode 1". Dave and Ethan chat with Kimo about his early career, touring with Weird Al and more in part 1 of this exciting and in-depth two-part interview.

NELHA Deputy Director Lawrence Sombardier and Senior VP of Environmental Defense Fund Eric Schwaab discuss aquaculture, HPR reporter Noe Tanigawa shares changes to Oahu's art scene, and Slack key musician Patrick Landeza returns to Hawaii.

Kimo shares the unlikely event that changed his life and got him playing slack key guitar… some savvy advice for musicians, most difficult move he’s ever had to make, the beautiful Aloha spirit and how it’s changed and influenced him, his first trip to Hawaii and much more. Great convo, awesome guy:  Jim’s been Al Yankovic’s guitarist for the last 30 years, and has also released 12 solo LPs as a Hawaiian slack key artist. He has 4 Grammy’s for his work with Weird Al, and was recently nominated for a Grammy on his last solo LP, Moku Maluhia: Peaceful Island - which is a beautiful record Support this Show: http://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/support  Subscribe https://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/subscribe/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EveryoneLovesGuitar/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everyonelovesguitar/ 

Dave and Ethan discuss Ethan's trip to Los Angeles - including attending the Weird Al Gallery 1988 opening, visiting Al's Hollywood Star, and catching Jim "Kimo" West's holiday slack key show!

Jim’s been Al Yankovic’s guitarist for the last 30 years, and has also released 12 solo LPs as a Hawaiian slack key artist. He has 4 Grammy’s for his work with Weird Al, and was recently nominated for a Grammy on his last solo LP, Moku Maluhia: Peaceful Island - which is a beautiful record Kimo shares the unlikely event that changed his life and got him playing slack key guitar… some savvy advice for musicians, most difficult move he’s ever had to make, the beautiful Aloha spirit and how it’s changed and influenced him, his first trip to Hawaii and much more. Great convo:  Subscribe https://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/subscribe/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EveryoneLovesGuitar/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everyonelovesguitar/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/ELovesGuitar 

My guest for Brine S2.E7 is Justyn Ah Chong––an independent filmmaker, and Native Hawaiian, who was born and raised on the island of Oʻahu. He seeks to tell culturally rooted stories that amplify the depth and breadth of the wisdom of his ancestors, while simultaneously providing a platform to showcase the relationship between the intergenerational genius and trauma that has produced our contemporary Hawaiian experience. * Our conversation begins with the importance of storytelling as humans, we then move to why cultures and communities need to keep this practice alive in order to maintain control over their own narratives, and then we dive into how he carved his path into the film world and some of his own projects. * At present, Justyn is promoting his directorial debut, Down on the Sidewalk in Waikiki, a short film that highlights the Hawaiian poet Wayne Westlake, whose work was ahead of its time. The film is making the rounds in festivals across 2019 and 2020. See www.saltedlogic.com for more info and links! * Justyn graduated from the University of Southern California's School of Cinematic Arts in 2011 with a B.A. in Film Production and a Minor in Business. Upon graduating, he returned home to Hawaiʻi where he worked as a full-time videographer and editor at ʻŌiwi TV – Hawaiʻi's first and only indigenous television broadcasting network. There he had the opportunity to craft his skills behind the camera and in the edit bay on numerous mini-documentary projects, news pieces, commercial work, and non-profit videos. Through ʻŌiwi TV he's been blessed to travel the world, sailing with and documenting the Hōkūleʻa's Worldwide Voyage and has collaborated on several PBS national documentaries, including the Nā Loea series, and Let's Play Music! Slack Key with Cyril Pahinui and Friends. Aside from his work at ʻŌiwi TV, Justyn was a co-director with Matthew Ward on Wichita, his first feature-length film that was developed and produced with colleagues from USC. * For more info and links see www.saltedlogic.com

The hapless SIN Krew led by host and comic Kamaka Brown talk with musician, songwriter Kimo Williams about some music that is uniquely Hawaiian - Slack Key. We get a taste of an original composition "Puako Breeze" Military veteran Marie Clarke speaks passionately about the Veterans Outreach Program and how our vets can get assistance. Komedy Korner features the questionable comedy of Kamaka Brown and still on medication, Andy Trask! The SIN Krew discusses how a visit to Hawaii should be a "give and take" situation. Southern California singer, songwriter Aolani Kaeka Preuss closes our show with an original song "Maui Madness". We hope you enjoy!

Live Pearl Street Studio concert featuring singer/songwriter/musician/artist Johnny Ray strumming original and cover tunes. Mark Freeman's Surf Report emphasizes the dangerous giant wave conditions this week along the California Coast with bout readings of swells close to 30′ high. Be safe out there! Slack Key holiday tunes by Jim Kimo West mixed with ‘Narlins jazz […]