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Kupaoa’s newest album, Bumbye has just released today! Listen to a PREVIEW of the album on our website and purchase your own copy!

Listen to this radio interview with Jeff Peterson and Derrick Malama from Kanikapila Sunday on Hawaii Public Radio-2!

Award-winning slack key guitarist Jeff Peterson visited Hawai`i Public Radio to talk with host Derrick Malama about his latest release, “Slack Key Travels”.  Jeff brought two of his guitars with him and played a few songs from the album in the HPR studios.

Check out the full interview on Hawaii Public Radio‘ site-HERE!

Taimane shares with Midweek‘s Diana Helfand one of her favorite recipes for quinoa in Midweek’s “Food & Dining / Heart-Y Chef” section!

“Ukulele artist Taimane Gardner turns to quinoa to keep her going after a long night of performing songs from her latest CD and first solo effort, Ukulele Dance.

For those new to Taimane’s music, Ukulele Dance is a mix of originals and cover songs. Some covers are blended into medleys that Taimane describes as “going from Led Zeppelin to Beethoven.” It’s the ukulele like you’ve never heard it before.

Taimane’s early influences include her mom, a singer from Samoa, as well as Jake Shimabukuro, who was one of her teachers. When Don Ho discovered her as a teen street musician in Waikiki, a professional music career was born.

Today, Taimane is busy promoting Ukulele Dance, touring and performing, and writing songs. She’s also introducing the ukulele to new audiences around the world via social media channels. Her Taimane’s Toccata, which gives Bach fresh appeal, has more than 580,000 YouTube views to date.

She says growing up in Aina Haina inspired her love of Japanese food.

“I’m still learning the ropes of cooking, but when I come home after a gig, this is what I make. Sometimes I add wasabi into the mix to give it more bite. The avocado refreshes while the warm quinoa fills you up.”  “

-Check out the FULL ARTICLE online as well as the recipe for Taimane’s own quinoa bowl, HERE!

Drive Guide Hawaii is the perfect soundtrack to listen to as you view the beautiful scenery on the island of Hawaii! Featuring songs from The Brothers Cazimero, IZ, HAPA, Sean Na’auao and more!

Download the songs directly to your phone via iTunes and listen on the go!

Or preview all the songs on our website now!

Check out this NEW SINGLE, “Moloka’i Jam“, by Kekuhi & Kaumakaiwa!

PREVIEW the song on our website and get the $0.99 MP3 download!

Moloka’i Jam, a collaboration by mother and son, Kekuhi and Kaumakaiwa, was composed in honor of people’s relationship to their environment. Stay tuned for more songs!

Check out this article about Manu Boyd‘s new solo debut from the Honolulu Pulse!
Purchase your copy of his new CD, “Mele ‘Ailana” today!

Click HERE to read the full article!

Taimane is on the cover of Kamuke Magazine, made by ukulele players for ukulele players!

Hear her ukulele stylings on her album, ” ‘Ukulele Dance“!

Robert Cazimero was on the Perry & Price Show this past weekend! Here’s a pic of him! And eleven dancers were there to perform!

Check out Robert’s new album, Hula 2, in stores now!

Here’s more about Manu’s new album:

Kumu Hula Manu Boyd is releasing his first solo CD project, “Mele ‘Ailana“! Purchase your copy today!

A noted composer of Hawaiian mele (songs and chants), Boyd’s “Mele ‘Ailana” is a collection of songs in varied styles and instrumentation, illustrating a new direction for Boyd who has recorded for 25 years with the group Ho‘okena.

Congratulations to all those nominated for a Big Island Music Award!

A special congratulations goes out to Brittni Paiva, nominated in the Ukulele category and Kahulanui, nominated in the Hawaiian category!
Vote for your favorites HERE!

Shop their nominated albums, “Tell U What” and “Hula Ku’i“!