Soundtracking “The Descendants” With “Real” Hawaiian Music
Heard on NPR – The Oscar-winning film “The Descendant’s” is the first Hollywood movie scored entirely with Hawaiian music.
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Honolulu Jazz Quartet Live at Gordon Biersch
Honolulu Jazz Quartet | Photo © Heidi Chang The Honolulu Jazz Quartet put on a great evening of music at Gordon Biersch at Aloha Tower Market Place last night, celebrating their 10th anniversary and new CD, “Remembrance, Live At The Triple Door.” Many happy fans, who’ve followed the group over the years, and other [...]
Honolulu Jazz Quartet Celebrates 1oth Anniversary and new CD
Honolulu Jazz Quartet | John Kolivas (bass), Dan Del Negro (keyboards), von Baron (drums) and Tim Tsukiyama (sax) It’s a milestone, alright. The Honolulu Jazz Quartet is celebrating ten years of creating music together with a performance tonight at Gordon Biersch, and releasing it’s third CD. Kudos to bassist John Kolivas, who founded the band, [...]
Terry Steele & Kimo Cornwell perform God Bless America
Grammy nominated singer and songwriter Terry Steele and keyboardist Kimo Cornwell perform their own rendition of God Bless America with a lot of heart and sou, inspired by an earlier version by Marvin Gaye sang.
Kimo Cornwell & Terry Steele perform The Star Spangled Banner
What happens when Kimo Cornwell, the talented keyboardist for the band Hiroshima, and Terry Steele, a gifted singer and hit songwriter for Luther Vandross, team up for the 4th of July? They create some amazing music. Listen to Kimo Cornwell and Terry Steele perform The Star Spangled Banner: [Audio clip: view full post to listen] [...]
Hawaii Ukulele Festival
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.
Kealii Reichel – Global Hit
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.
Bassist Lyle Ritz: Father of Jazz Ukulele
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.
What Happened At The Grammys?
Hawaii’s first Grammywinners, from left: Sonny Lim, Ken Emerson, Randy Lorenzo, Charlie Recaido, John Keawe, Keoki Kahumoku, Charles Brotman, Jeff Peterson. (Not pictured: John Cruz and Bryan Kessler) PHOTO: SARAH ANDERSON Originally published in Honolulu Magazine, May 2005 What Happened at the Grammys? The Grammys finally gave their first award for a Hawaiian Music Album. [...]
Nona Beamer: Hawaiian Elder (1923-2008)
Heard on NPR – Nona Beamer dedicated her life to preserving Hawaiian culture. She was a gifted storyteller, hula dancer, songwriter and teacher. Even though she died in 2008, her legacy continues to touch the lives of many today.
