Shimabukuro left Hawaii for several years of study on the mainland. When he returned with a bachelor’s degree in music, he became a keyboardist /arranger, working with Kinimaka and then Harrington.
Other free experiences range from nature tours and Disney movie nights to fire pit storytelling and live Hawaiian music. You can also take advantage of ukulele and hula lessons and other fun events.
A new play celebrating 1930s Hawaiian music and its influence on contemporary Hawaiian music premieres at the University of Hawaiʻi's Kennedy Theatre on Friday, Sept. 27. "Puana" was co-written by ...
Raised in rural and ranching Hawai’i and immersed in Hawaiian music and culture from childhood, these multiple award-winners bring living history to the stage, along with entertainment, stories, and ...