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IZ’s Facing Future, an album released in 1993, turns 20 this year! To celebrate, Mountain Apple Company has REMASTERED the music and REPACKAGED the album in an environmentally-friendly digipak!

Read an article from the Star Advertiser written by John Berger about the anniversary!

The finished Michael Furuya painting of Kuana Torres Kahele! This will be the disc art for Kahele, available July 30th, 2013!

Check out Kuana’s other albums, Kaunaloa and Hilo for the Holidays!

More on the Sarah Brightman’s “duet” with IZ. Here’s an article from BroadwayWorld.com covering Sarah’s version of “Hawaii ’78.”

Hear the full song HERE!

Sarah’s new album, Dreamcatcher, with Hawaii ’78 is available only at Target!

From Lehua Kalima‘s performance at Hilo Hattie! Taken April 19, 2013.

Check out more pics of Lehua and other events on our facebook page!

And don’t forget to pick up your own copy of, “Rising in Love” today!

Last month, the Royal Hawaiian Band celebrated IZ with a medley of his songs played at a concert at Iolani Palace. Watch a video of the bandmaster, Clarke Bright, talk about the process of creating this medley.

For everything IZ, visit his official website!

Taimane at Windward Mall for a special Earth Day Celebration on April 20, 2013!

Get her latest Na Hoku nominated album, ‘Ukulele Dance!
And don’t forget to check out her latest music video for Neptune’s Storm!

2013 Na Hoku Nominee
Keola Beamer – Malama Ko Aloha

NOMINATIONS:
Island Music Album of the Year
Entertainer of the Year

World renowned Slack Key Master, Keola Beamer takes his musical brilliance onto the world stage with “Malama Ko Aloha“! Winners announced May 25th!

2013 Na Hoku Nominee
Brittni Paiva – Tell U What

NOMINATIONS:
Ukulele Album of the Year
Instrumental Composition of the Year: “Tell U What”

“Tell U What” showcases Brittni’s true talent alongside a group of highly respected musical legends – Michael McDonald, Tom Scott and Arturo Sandoval. Winners announced May 25th!

2013 Na Hoku Nominee
Kalei Gamiao – Redefined

NOMINATIONS:
Ukulele Album of the Year
Engineering Award

Kalei’s innovative ‘ukulele arrangements mixed with jazz, rock, pop, classical and world music are sheer genius! Winners announced May 25th!

Ke Kani O Ke Kai – Summer Music Concerts at the Waikiki Aquarium! Read all about it on the Honolulu Pulse!
Tickets are ON SALE NOW for Friends of Waikiki Aquarium (FOWA) members!
Tickets available to the general public MAY 18!