LYRICS OF ALOHA: Mokihana Mountains
Aloha everyone. I had to compose this song. There are so many Hawaiian names for the different valleys, slopes, trails, falls, that I had to name the center of this island The Mokihana Mountains, because that is where the mokihana berries grow. Paul Togioka plays the banjo.
Kahaunaele nominated for 10 Na Hoku awards
LIHU‘E — The list of finalists is out, and five-time Na Hoku Hanohano Award winner and Anahola native Kainani Kahaunaele, 45, has been nominated 10 times for the honors, with a September ceremony planned.
North Shore band Kaostheory making waves online
Two young men from the North Shore of Kaua‘i, originally from New Jersey and Texas, respectively, formed a two-man rock band during the pandemic, producing music singles that are taking off and inspiring others nationwide.
Second series of Mele Masters begins on May 23rd
LIHUE — The Kaua‘i Chorale announced the second springtime installment of The Mele Masters Series, online presentations featuring several musicians, beginning May 23.
LYRICS OF ALOHA: Wai‘ale‘ale
Looking far to the west from my home in Wailua Homestaeds, better known as Queen’s Acres, as the sun sets I can see the most beautiful mountain in the world, with clouds surrounding its feet. Almost a mile high, it is known as the wettest spot on Earth; I was inspired to compose this song:
Eli Smart releases his first EP
With the support of his ‘ohana, Hanalei resident Eli Smart, now 21, left Kaua‘i four years ago after graduating high school to attend Paul McCartney’s Liverpool Institution for Performing Arts in London.
LYRICS OF ALOHA: Live Young As Long As You Live
Aloha everyone. Here is why I composed the song “Live Young as Long As You Live:”
LYRICS OF ALOHA: Puka Puka Road
Aloha everyone! Here is another one of my songs and why I composed it: I live on Kamalu Road, behind the Sleeping Giant Mountain.
LYRICS OF ALOHA: Kamalani
This is how I was inspired to compose this song, Kamalani.
LYRICS OF ALOHA: Aloha Begins With Me
On Oct. 15, 2008, A counsel of leaders of Kaua‘i formed an organization called Mea Ho‘omana‘o in the promotion of the Aloha Spirit on Kaua‘i. I was asked to join in.
Preserving aloha through sound
KAPA’A — Son Da One wants to create a spiritual atmosphere through music that is reflective of the pre-pandemic Kaua‘i he fondly remembers.
COVID-inspired disc created by isle youth
LIHU‘E — Three young Kaua‘i creative-media specialists, “The KAVE KREW,” assisted in the production and marketing of the “We Are One World” CD by Kaua‘i singer Daphne Sanchez, which was released recently and produced by Kaua‘i artist Art Umezu.
Hope concerts on YouTube start Wednesday
LIHU‘E — Kaua‘i violinist and music teacher Kimberly Hope will be hosting her live stream Christmas concert on Dec. 23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. She will also be performing on Dec. 24 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Both concerts will be on her YouTube channel.
Watch the KCC Creative Media Showcase today
PUHI — The Kaua‘i Community College Creative Media program is having its fall 2020 Creative Media Student Showcase today at 3:30 p.m. via Zoom, and all are welcome to register and watch.
Sing Out Kaua‘i offers three mini holiday concerts
LIHU‘E — Sing Out Kaua‘i, a choral group formed during the pandemic, is offering three opportunities to enjoy its mini holiday concert from the comforts of home or in-person.
LYRICS OF ALOHA: Menehune Santa
My father Mr. P.S. Rivera was a county plumber for many years from Mana to Hanapepe. He used to check the intake way up Waimea Valley, and he told me that one morning he saw a Menehune hurrying between the rocks. That’s how I came up with the song. Aloha and Mele Kalikimaka.
Free Henry Kapono Concert Celebrating Veterans
LIHU‘E — Henry Kapono will perform a free online concert in honor of veterans and military families on Saturday, Nov. 28 at 5 p.m. The concert can be seen via a Zoom link and simulcast on the AARP Hawai‘i Facebook page.
Ki-ho’alu Foundation’s 28th annual Slack concert goes virtual
HONOLULU — In the 38 years of promoting the Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Festival on O‘ahu and 28 years of promoting the concert on the neighboring islands, promoter Milton Lau can’t recall dealing with any setback like COVID-19.
LYRICS OF ALOHA: Jennifer
Going to the mainland for the first time to record at Gold Star Records in Hollywood, I had the privilege to stay with Bill and Phyllis Packard from Chester Avenue in Pasadena, California.
Tatofi rules at Na Hoku Hanohano Awards
HONOLULU — From the comfort of home, this year’s nominees and fans honored Hawai‘i’s biggest night in music and entertainers with 37 awards, pre-show music videos, and 17 prerecorded performances from across the pae ‘aina and continent for a virtual 43rd annual Na Hoku Hanohano Awards.