Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
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Jake Shimabukuro
The 'Jimi Hendrix of the uke' has been lured away from the is-
lands by record companies, but sometimes plays live shows in his hometown,
Honolulu.
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Henry Kapono
Kapahulu-born singer-songwriter is Oʻahu's renaissance man,
putting out innovative Hawaiian rock albums since the 1970s.
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Brothers Cazimero
Oʻahu-born, Hawaiian heritage-conscious duo (12-string gui-
tar and bass) played in Peter Moon's legendary Sunday Manoa band in the early
'70s.
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Jerry Santos and Olomana
Strumming traditional and contemporary Hawaiian
tunes, these ukulele and guitar players from Windward Oʻahu have been perform-
ing for decades.
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Martin Pahinui
The son of late slack key master Gabby Pahinui is a gifted vocalist
and often performs with guitarist George Kuo and former Royal Hawaiian Band
leader Aaron Mahi.
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Kapena
Founding member and band leader Kelly Boy De Lima is a ukulele star
whose children have joined in to carry on theohana's musical legacy.
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Keawe ʻOhana
Some say the granddaughter of the late greathaʻisinger Genoa
Keawe sounds just like Aunty Genoa in her younger days.
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Sam Kapu III
Part of another musical dynasty, Sam Kapu performs traditional
ukulele music and contemporary three-part harmonies with his trio.
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Makana
Oʻahu-born singer-songwriter who studied guitar with Sonny Chilling-
worth is a leading proponent of slack key world-fusion rock.
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Natural Vibrations
'Natty Vibes' is a fave among Oʻahu's Jawaiian (island reggae)
groups.
Luau
ʻAha ʻAina
LUAU
(
921-4600;
www.royal-hawaiian.com/dining/ahaaina
;
Royal Hawaiian, 2259 Kalakaua Ave; adult/
child 5-12yr from $175/97; 5:30-9:30pm Mon)
Graciously set on the manicured oceanfront
lawns of the historic Royal Hawaiian hotel, this sit-down dinner show is like a three-act
musical play narrating the history of Hawaiian
mele
(songs) and hula dancing, starting
from ancient times. Tickets are high-priced and top-notch food comes in small portions,
but there's an open bar.
