Remember the old Kodak Hula Show at the Waikīkī Shell? Well, it’s coming back—sort of. The city, along with the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement, announced yesterday that a new hula show at the same location will launch on Feb. 15. Called the Kilohana Hula Show, it will be a free, hour-long performance of authentic […]
After two years of virtual concerts, the Honolulu Zoo Society’s Wildest Show is back this summer in Waikīkī. These popular outdoor concerts on the lawn at the Honolulu Zoo are held on Wednesday evenings and feature live local entertainment from Hawaiʻi’s top leading musicians. The five-week series takes place every Wednesday evening from June 29
Hawaiian singer-songwriter Paula Fuga (@pfunklove) joins Kevin on the “Have Aloha Will Travel” podcast to talk about her new upcoming album, “Rain on Sunday,” which will be available for purchase on June 25. Born and raised in Waimānalo, Fuga has performed all over the world, from Madison Square Garden to The Sydney Opera House Forecourt—she’s
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
For Native Hawaiians, much of their history and legends are passed down from generation to generation through mele (songs) and oli (chants). At Kamehameha Schools, the tradition of orally passing down knowledge and history through song is put on full display at the school’s annual Song Contest, an event started a century ago. And although COVID-19 forced Kamehameha Schools
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
With a heavy heart, those close to William Awihilima Kahaialiʻi, better known as Willie K among his fans and just “Uncle Willie” to friends and family, announced that the beloved musician lost his lengthy battle with lung cancer. The Lahaina-born Maui native, who was known for performing Hawaiian, blues, rock and opera music for over three
When COVID-19 struck the Islands and the rest of the world, people were canceling anything and everything they could. This hit our local musicians particularly hard. It’s been challenging for many artists who make a living gigging seven days a week to find work and income. Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award winner and Grammy nominee Kimié Miner lost
When the weather outside is frightful, but the fire is so delightful, it’s best to put on a few Christmas songs and spend time with your loved ones. We all have own go-to jolly jingles, and our ohana (family) at HAWAII Magazine—as well as from our sister brands, HONOLULU Magazine and Hawaii Home and Remodeling—wanted to share the
The Na Hoku Hanohano Awards concluded last Saturday night, and Hawaii’s top musicians have been awarded for their talent and hard work. Below, you can check out some of the albums and singles that were so good that they had to be given an award in their specified genre or category, such as Single of
A family business that started in 1916, Kamaka Ukulele has become known as the makers of Hawaii’s finest ukuleles. For over a century, the Kamaka family has been dedicated to building masterfully handcrafted instruments with a rich, lasting tone and beautiful design. Production Manager Chris Kamaka gives us an exclusive look at the meticulous hand-building
Hawaii ukulele virtuosa Taimane Gardner is a music prodigy who began playing at the age of 5, was discovered as a teenager by music legend Don Ho and has studied with modern ukulele superstar and island boy Jake Shimabukuro. She entrances audiences the world over with her fiercely passionate playing style and impressive mastery of the ukulele, whether
