Throwing Down High-energy Tunes

Friday - November 18, 2009
By Melissa Moniz

Maui-based group The Throwdowns is here to change the architecture of Hawaii’s music.

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A Debut Album And A New Ukulele

Friday - November 11, 2009
By Melissa Moniz

Debut albums are always exciting. Here’s one from the duo Makalei: Pehea Ka Lawai’a. Released Nov. 3, this album captures Stew Kawakami and Mike Judd‘s love for their Hawaiian island home.

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Na Palapalai Turns 15 With Album No. 4

Friday - November 04, 2009
By Melissa Moniz

They’re back!
After a four-year break, Kuana Torres Kahele and Kehau Tamure of Na Palapalai just released their fourth album.

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A Satisfying Mix Of Musical Treats

Friday - October 28, 2009
By Melissa Moniz

Neighbor Island girls Raiatea Helm (Molokai) and Brittni Paiva (Big Island) continue to make Hawaii proud. They stepped into the music scene in their early teens and grew up with the world watching. Now in their early 20s, Helm and Paiva continue to expand their fan base, spending a considerable amount of their time touring.

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