Almost 450 years’ worth of antique instruments will make their stage debut in this millenium at a free Hawaiian music concert later this month. Details: E Onipaʻa I Ka ʻImi Naʻauao Saturday, January 24 - 5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa’s Mae Zenke Orvis Auditorium, 2411 Dole St. Nā Hōkū Hanohano award winning group Walea, with guests artists Kuʻuipo Kumukahi, Alan Akaka and Bobby Ingano, ʻĀlewa and Isaac Woodward. The auditorium seats 400 people, and seating is by reservation o

"Only You" might be a classic pop ballad, but in the hands of Makana Music it becomes a kī hōʻalu masterpiece. This performance was captured live on May 26, 2009, during the "So Much More Hawaii" tour. You can hear how he uses the slack key tuning to create a full sound that mimics a bass player, rhythm guitarist, and melody line all at once. It is a perfect example of how the genre can adapt and breathe new life into any song. Makana is a vital figure in the history of Hawaiian music. He was th

Two Hawaiian music legends, one unforgettable night! 🎶✨ Next Wednesday, March 26th, Henry Kapono & Keola Beamer come together for a rare performance at Blue Note Waikiki – an evening of iconic mele, storytelling, and aloha. 🌺 Seats are filling up—don’t miss out! Grab your tickets now! 🎟️🔥 📍 Blue Note Waikiki 🗓️ Wednesday | 6:30 PM 🎟️ https://www.bluenotejazz.com/hawaii/shows/?eid=14108013 📸 @AldenFukushima #livemusic #nightout #Waikiki #Hawaiianmusic #alohaspirit #dontmissout Henry Kapon

What an AMAZING night featuring so many Hawaiian music legends! Like Raiatea Helm, Henry Kapono, Aunty Karen Keawehawai’i, and more! #Hawaii #Christmas #RoyalHawaiianBand #OahuEvents #Honolulu | Dillon Ancheta