HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Rondalla is an ensemble of stringed instruments that originated in Spain and grew popular as a traditional form of Philippine folk music. Among the unique instruments used ...
Steel guitar music started on the island of Oahu — and teachers there are working with the next generation of students to continue the tradition. (Kent Nishimura / Los Angeles Times) Quincy Cortez ...
Musician Eddie Kamae, credited as a pioneer of the resurgence of Hawaiian music, died Saturday on Oahu at age 89. A singer, arranger, composer and film producer, Kamae rose to prominence in 1948 as a ...
HONOLULU (KHON2) — The Hawaiian Music Hall of Fame (HMHF) stands at a crossroads, celebrating the rich tapestry of Hawaiian music while seeking a permanent home to preserve its legacy. This October, ...
Sunaina Keonaona Kale is putting reggae music in relation. Originally from Irvine, Kale is Kanaka Maoli, or Native Hawaiian, and holds a doctorate in ethnomusicology from UC Santa Barbara. The ...
Just Us Band Hawaiʻi blends traditional and contemporary Hawaiian music, rooted in culture and language, with new music releasing April 15, 2026. OK Farms Hawaii in Hilo grows native plants, hosts ...
Two-time Grammy nominee and multiple Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award winner Raiatea Helm returns to the stage Saturday, February 21, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at Leeward Theatre for an evening of unforgettable ...