Communities from across Hawaiʻi have been coming together to gather funds and support Maui and its residents in one of their most dire times. And to further drive donations, a group of some of the most talented local musicians have come together to perform at the Maui Ola Benefit Concert, which is being held today […]
Summer isn’t complete without a summer playlist. And the staff at HAWAIʻI Magazine worked hard to curate a playlist of music ideal for any mood, beach BBQ or pool party. There are Hawaiʻi classics like “Molokaʻi Slide” and Kolohe Kai’s “Ehu Girl,” as well as throwbacks to The Beach Boys. The collection has a little
It’s January 14, 1973. Elvis Presley takes the stage at the Honolulu International Center—now known as the Neal S. Blaisdell Center—to make history. Wearing a gem-studded white jumpsuit and a hip-length cape, Presley performed a 22-song set and said aloha, in a way only the king of rock-and-roll can, not just to the hundreds of
With Christmas just around the corner, now’s the time to fill the holly, jolly halls of your hale (house) with Christmas tunes! While everybody has their favorites, we’ve compiled a list of 20 iconic Hawaiʻi Christmas jingles—like Bing Crosby and the Andrew Sister’s rendition of “Mele Kalikimaka (Merry Christmas)” and Amy Hanaialiʻi’s “Po Laʻie (Silent Night)”—that
Aloha Friday Picks is a weekly news blog that will run every Friday and features three things we recommend you do, try or experience over the weekend. Send us tips at media@hawaiimagazine.com. Don’t have any weekend plans? Thinking about just resting and relaxing the weekend away? Well, that does sound nice, but if you want
This episode of the “Have Aloha Will Travel” podcast is special for a few reasons. First and foremost, Roy Sakuma joins Cat and Kevin on the cast this week to talk about his history as a student of famed ʻukulele virtuoso Herb “Ohta-San” Ohta, how ʻukulele has changed his life and how he’s changing other
If you love the sweet, plucky noise of the ʻukulele, then you won’t want to miss this free performance by Hawaiʻi’s top ʻukulele masters. Presented by Aloha Festivals, and partnering with local news affiliate KHON2, the musical showcase will be going down on Thursday, Sept. 24 at 9:30 p.m. HST. The entire event will be free
When you put your heart into something, it comes through, whether you want it to or not.” Paul Okami tells me this in KoAloha ‘Ukulele’s showroom in an industrial part of Honolulu as I admire the handcrafted koa instruments hanging on the wall. As I pluck a few strings, I understand what Paul means. There’s
We’re all living the #quarantinelife right now—and we could all use a mood boost. So the staff at HAWAIʻI Magazine put together some of their favorite Hawaiʻi hits, from a classic by Willie K to a groovy set by Kimie Miner, all perfect to listen to while you’re working, cooking dinner, walking your dogs or trying
Get ready to be swept away on a melodic journey through the Islands as maestro Richard Kaufman and the Hawaii Symphony Orchestra perform music from films and television shows shot right here in the Islands, at the “Filmed in Hawaii” concert. The concert, on Friday, Jan. 25 at 7:30 p.m. at the Blaisdell Concert Hall,
The band Kapena is already well known in Hawaii’s music scene. Started by Kelly “Kelly Boy” De Lima and Timo and Tiva Tatofi in 1985, the group’s harmonic vocals and Jawaiian (Jamaican-Hawaiian) jams rocketed them to stardom. Now, just over 30 years later, the group is still led by Kelly Boy, however, after the Tatofi
A great song enhances any adventure. Whether you plan to fill your days on the Garden Isle swimming in waterfalls, catching the waves or simply relaxing at beach, we’ve got the perfect soundtrack. This 14-track playlist features both the vintage sounds of the Hawaiian slack-key guitar and upbeat, contemporary hits. 1. “Nani Kauai” by Amy
