Hawaii Tales Blog – The Dalai Lama wound up his Hawaii visit by answering a few questions from members of the media, and shaking our hands.
Sharing the the joy of meeting the Dalai Lama in Hawaii. He shook our hands at a media event at Kualoa Park on Oahu.
Hawaii Tales Blog – For decades, the Aloha Shirt has reflected Hawaii’s beauty, spirit and unique island culture. Now, they’re being commemorated on new U.S. postcard stamps.
Heard on NPR – The Oscar-winning film “The Descendant’s” is the first Hollywood movie scored entirely with Hawaiian music.
Heard on Voice of America – Hawaii is becoming a growing hub for TV and Film production thanks to the series reboot of “Hawaii Five-0,” and several recent movies, including “The Descendants.”
Seen in the Contemporary Photography of Hawaii 2011 Exhibit – “Kermit,” an endangered Hawaiian Monk Seal, makes a rare appearance on Waikiki Beach.
Heard on NPR’s Newscast – In Hawaii, many are mourning the loss of surfing legend Andy Irons. He was 32. The Hawaii surfing champion died in Texas, on his way back from a pro surfing event in Puerto Rico. Irons was in his prime, and making a comeback.
Heard on PRI’s The World – Each year, Hawaii’s Ukulele Festival attracts thousands of people from around the world. Lately, the instrument is seeing a resurgence, thanks in part to musicians like Jake Shimabukuro, who headlined the 40th Annual Ukulele festival.
Heard on AARP Radio – In 2009, the Belgian priest, known as Father Damien, was declared a saint for his extraordinary service in caring for patients with Hansen’s disease on the Hawaiian island of Molokai in the 19th Century. His spirit of compassion continues to inspire many worldwide today.
Heard on PRI’s The World – When Hawaii’s highest musical honors, the Na Hoku Hanohano Awards, were announced in 2008, Kealii Reichel won another Hoku in the Best Music Video DVD of the Year category. The teacher of Hawaiian culture and language also added to his collection of more than two dozen Hokus.
Heard on NPR – Ever since Lyle Ritz recorded the world’s first jazz ukulele album more than 50 years ago, he’s been called the “Father of Jazz Ukulele.” He recorded his latest CD, “No Frills,” all by himself on his laptop computer, playing both ukulele and bass.
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