Hawaiian Son: The Life and Music of Eddie Kamae (Sons of Hawaii)

Eddie Kamae, a leading force in the Hawaiian cultural renaissance of the past thirty years, has spent his life documenting and illuminating cultural traditions and old Hawaiian ways. Written by James D. Houston and interspersed with Eddie’s recollections, HAWAIIAN SON charts the Hawaiian man’s very personal odyssey across the backdrop of twentieth-century Hawai’i. Generously illustrated with historic photos and drawings, the 280 page book insightfully portrays in the influential kupuna, dancers, musicians, and storytellers who have guided Eddie on his lifelong journey. Herb Kawainui Kane, author of ANCIENT HAWAII says, “It’s a great read… the kind of story that speaks to all peoples everywhere. And the writing is superbly crafted.”