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Robi Calls Again
An instantly recognizable voice is never easily forgotten. And when that voice is put to memorable music, well, the result is often a classic tune. Robi Kahakalau, better known as Sistah Robi, has...
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Hawaiian At Heart
‘American Idol’ contestant and California native DeAndre Brackensick, at right, is Hawaii dreaming these days. The talented singer gets his wish Saturday evening when he performs with special guest...
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Like Fine Wine
Ex-UB40 singer Ali Campbell remains the toast of the reggae scene because he makes fans feel so fine The years definitely have been kind to Ali Campbell. More than three decades into the music...
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A Late Bloomer
Steven Espaniola continues to thrill Hawaiian music lovers with the release of his newest album. Thank goodness he discovered his voice in his late 20s Some people leave their hearts in San Francisco....
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Ears Wide Open
Always a student, Nathan Aweau puts his mastery of Hawaiian mele on display at this week’s music series Before Nathan Aweau became a virtuoso bassist and guitarist, not to mention a Na Hoku Hanohano...
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First Things First
Slack key master Makana talks about a few firsts in his career, starting with a weekend performance and a daring new album If his guitar shredding isn’t quite up to par or if his voice falters just a...
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The Party Ain’t Over
Kapala is (from left) Lopaka Ho‘opi‘i, Kimo Artis, Zanuck Lindsey, Adj Larioza, Richard Heirakuji and Kai Artis | Photo courtesy of Kapala It’s one CD release party after another for Kapala, the...
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The Hour Is Nigh
The self-proclaimed “hardest working band on Oahu” has finally got an album to share with its staunchest alternative rock fans – one that’s worthy of the band members’ yeomanlike work ethic of nonstop...
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Lily’s In Bloom
Meola performs with country music legend Willie Nelson | Courtesy photo Fresh off a tour with Willie Nelson, budding talent Lily Meola says she’s ready to get back on the road again Up-and-coming...
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The Sounds of War
Leroy “Lonnie” Jordan of War | Courtesy of Tom Moffatt Production Leroy “Lonnie” Jordan and his group of musicians known as War low-ride their way into town this weekend, happy to still be touring...
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At Ease, At Last
Mark Yamanaka once believed he wasn’t supposed to sing Hawaiian music because he wasn’t “a child of the land.” Good thing this Hoku award-winning falsetto star stopped believing in falsehoods....
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Dustin Time
Conscious Roots carries on in the local reggae realm, thanks in part to the contributions of its newest member, Dustin Park Sometimes even successful bands need a new addition to their basic structure,...
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This Ukulele Duo Nails It
The dynamic duo of Honoka Katayama, left, and Azita Ganjali has won over legions of ukulele fans from here to Japan. Andrew Agcaoili photo Thrilling audiences has become the norm for teenage...
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All That Glitters Is Gold For Singer
Ai Kamauu earned her fourth Na Hoku Hanohano Award recently, while husband Iolani Kamauu scored his first. | Photo courtesy of Mountain Apple Records Fresh off yet another Hoku victory, Natalie Ai...
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It’s Hawaiian Time
The last time we heard anything new from contemporary Hawaiian music hitmakers Hawaiian Style Band, Bill Clinton was in the middle of his impeachment trial, and the Backstreet Boys and Britney Spears...
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Benny’s Back
Erik Kabik Photography Local boy Benny Rietveld takes a break from pounding out bass lines with Carlos Santana this week to reunite with members of Topaz, a late-’70s, early-’80s-ish jazz-fusion...
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The Wishing Wells
Singer-songwriter Tyrone Wells’ folk-pop tunes have put him in the spotlight. MATT ROPER PHOTO Still searching for that one hit song, Tyrone Wells and his catchy music drop in for a one-night...
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The Right Time
Former Natural Vibrations lead singer PeniDean Puaauli and his new bandmates: (from left) Kayton ‘Sly Mongoose’ Macariola, percussion/vocals; Nick James, bass; Puaauli; Harry Kawaihalau, drums; Breydan...
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His Swan Song
Keali’i Reichel drops his first full album, Kawaiokalena, in years, then drops a bomb on his fans regarding his future Keali’i Reichel, arguably Hawaiian music’s most popular and commercially...
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Pure Jake
Uke wizard Jake Shimabukuro reunites with his old band, Pure Heart, Friday for a one-night-only performance ADAM JUNG PHOTO Ukulele master Jake Shimabukuro reunites with some old buddies in what...
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