Your Ultimate Guide to Concerts and Live Music in Honolulu
Feast your ears on a cornucopia of musicians across O‘ahu.
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Kenny Endo in His Prime
After 50 years of taiko drumming, Hawai‘i’s master taiko ambassador remains as passionate as ever, and he’s celebrating his golden anniversary with concerts, workshops, demonstrations and more.
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Kenny Endo Marks His 50th Anniversary as a Master Taiko Drummer
His anniversary celebration will span Aug. 9–15 with concerts, workshops, presentations and a film screening.
