PHOTO COURTESY KAREN ROELLER Gaylord Rieta Sr. was more than a musician, opening a karate school where he produced and choreographed public martial arts demonstrations. Rieta died Nov. 14 in Honolulu.

“Lift up your light and shine bright,” Justin Kawika Young sings with the group Seven Suns on the new song “Faded,” which was released on Aug. 8. The Oahu-born musician has teamed with some stellar ...

A self-described “Americana country bluesman” who’s based in Nashville, Kapali Long is heading home to bring his “Born & ...

Aaron Mahi, a musician, composer, conductor, recording artist, kahu and bandmaster of the Royal Hawaiian Band for 24 years, died Saturday. He was 70 and had been in declining health for several years.

HONOLULU (Island News) – Native Hawaiian music legend Aaron David Mahi passed away on Saturday night, July 6, 2024, at 70-years-old. Mayor Rick Blangiardi gave a statement following Mahi’s passing: ...

In this episode of Aloha Authentic, host Kamaka Pili digs into the rich legacies embedded within Hawaiian music. This episode is a heartfelt exploration of how music serves as a vessel for cultural ...

The Hawaiian steel guitar became a cultural force in America at the turn of the century, popularized by troupes of traveling musicians from Hawaii. It evolved beyond its association with a tropical ...

Are you looking for Hawaii songs for a party, or just want something fun to listen to while you plan your Hawaii vacation? Keep scrolling to find out the 20 most famous Hawaiian songs! This post about ...

A documentary following the life of Hawaiian musician Don Ho is in production from Aaron Kaufman, who co-directed the Ukraine documentary “Superpower” alongside Sean Penn. Verdi Productions and Public ...

Steel guitar music started on the island of Oahu — and teachers there are working with the next generation of students to continue the tradition. (Kent Nishimura / Los Angeles Times) Quincy Cortez ...

Emergency management agencies across Hawaiʻi are gearing up for potentially dangerous weather as a Kona low is expected to bring heavy rain, flooding, strong winds, and thunderstorms statewide over ...