The “Onipaa Hawaiian Music Concert” on Saturday, Jan. 24, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the University of Hawaii at Manoa’s Orvis ...

Aaron Mahi — musician, composer, conductor, recording artist, kahu and bandmaster of the Royal Hawaiian Band for 24 years — died Saturday just days before his birthday. He was 70 years old and had ...

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 ...

HONOLULU (KHON2) — The Hawaiian Music Hall of Fame (HMHF) stands at a crossroads, celebrating the rich tapestry of Hawaiian music while seeking a permanent home to preserve its legacy. This October, ...

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Rondalla is an ensemble of stringed instruments that originated in Spain and grew popular as a traditional form of Philippine folk music. Among the unique instruments used ...

Linda Chase One of the first lessons George Kuo learned from his slack key mentors is don’t give up your day job. They might ...

The Aloha spirit comes alive in Ferndale on Sunday as one of Hawaii’s most beloved musicians, Led Kaapana, returns to The Old Steeple, 246 Berding St. Widely considered one of the finest performers ...

The Center for the Arts will bring Hawaiian singer and recording artist Kaumakaiwa Kanaka ‘ole to its main stage theater Friday for a concert of traditional Hawaiian music. At 27, Kaumakaiwa ...

Honolulu (KHON2) – One group that has been at the heart of the island music scene for nearly four decades is Ho‘okena. Known for their impeccable harmonies and rich musical heritage, Ho‘okena has ...

Researchers from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa are using Okinawan songs to learn about climate and geology. Our Living ...

Quincy Cortez plucks at a slim black box laid across his legs, his fingers flashing silver. Steel strings twang with each pull from the metal rings — wearable guitar picks — adorning his right thumb, ...