Meet Hawai‘i Symphony Orchestra’s First Composer in Residence
Michael-Thomas Foumai, whose music is lauded on the global stage as “vibrant and cinematic," is the first person to hold this post.
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Inside Look: ʻUkulele Festival Hawaiʻi 2018
Photo: Courtesy of ‘Ukulele Festival Hawaiʻi.A performance by Roy Sakuma students was always one of the highlights of the ‘Ukulele Festival in the past. Follow the sounds of ʻukulele music and kids singing in Waikīkī this Sunday, July 15, when…
Hawaii: In Real Life ~ Raiatea Helm at LeSportsac
LeSportsac, the company known worldwide for its fashionable nylon bags, just launched a line exclusive to Hawaii called “Mele,” inspired by local musician Raiatea Helm (@RaiateaMusic).The material has a colorful print reminiscent of aloha shirts, with various ukelele amidst flowers…
Should they give a Grammy for Hawaiian music?
In case you were living under a rock and missed the news yesterday, Tia Carrere won her second Grammy for Best Hawaiian Music Album, beating out perennial Na Hoku Hanohano winners Amy Hanaiali’i, Ledward Kaapana and Jeff Peterson. Since the…
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