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Mighty J Debut Released

Mighty J is comprised of contemporary island music veterans Jenn “JRoq” Wright (Kanalo), Mailani Makainai (Keahiwai), and Tiki Suan (Milo Shade). They released their debut CD today. Tip o’ the hat to Doctor Trey for the heads up.

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By keola – June 12, 2007

Hālau Nā Pualei O Likolehua Anniversary

Kumu hula Leina’ala Heine and her hālau Nā Pualei O Likolehua celebrate their 31st anniversary with a hō‘ike starting at 2 p.m. June 16 at McKinley High School Auditorium. Joining the dancers on stage will be Keao Costa, Kainani Kahaunaele, Weldon Kekauoha and Aaron Sala.

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By keola – June 12, 2007

Hawaiian Music Online Encyclopedia Launched

Radio producer Chad “Chaddie” Nakanishi has launched of Melepedia.com, a collaborative, online Hawaiian Music encyclopedia. Melepedia utlizes mediawiki which allows anyone with access to the internet the ability to create, edit, upload and link information about artists or relevant Hawaiian music topics. Be interesting to see how, or if, this develops.

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By keola – June 12, 2007

It's Not Too Late!

There are only 12 days left until the biggest night for the Hawai‘i recording industry – the Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards. It’s not just a night for members of the industry, but for fans, too! As this is the 30th anniversary of the awards, why not eschew the TV and join us at the Hawai‘i Convention Center on Wednesday, June 20, 2007 for a night you’ll never forget. An order form is available on the HARA website, or you can simply call the office at (808) 593-9424.

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By keola – June 8, 2007

Slack Key Symposium II at Windward CC

On Saturday, June 16th, the Paliku Theatre at Windward Community College will play host to the Slack Key Symposium II, a free event which features Cyril Pahinui, Dennis Kamakahi and Ozzie Kotani along with legendary musician and composer Haunani Apoliona. These renowned artists will discuss slack key from the insider’s perspective and perform this uniquely local form of guitar, which has increasingly attracted worldwide interest.

The symposium begins at 2 p.m. and is scheduled to last about two hours. It will be moderated by UH Ethnomusicology professor Ricardo D. Trimillos. In the lobby, before and after the events on stage, Windward Community College’s own slack key teacher Ron Loo and a select group of his students will provide additional music. This is a wonderful program for anyone who is interested in learning more about slack key from musicians who have devoted their lives to learning and sharing the tradition.

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By keola – June 6, 2007

MusicTech Hawai‘i: A Better Music Industry Through Technology

Although the industry may bemoan declining CD sales, the truth is that there has never been a better time to be a musician. The Internet is rewriting the book on marketing and distribution, and even better, the latest CRB decision ensures musicians get paid every time their music is played online*. Come hear a panel of music and technology experts discuss the new opportunities, and how Hawaiian musicians can make best use of them.

Panelists Include:
Kevin Arnold, CEO, Independent Online Distribution Alliance
Tom DeSavia, Senior VP, Membership Group ASCAP
Steve Mack, CEO Lux Media, PNW Chapter President
Neeta Ragoowansi, Director of Artist-Label Relations, Sound Exchange

Schedule:
12:00-12:30 pm – Registration
12:30-2:30 pm – Panel
2:30 – 4:00 pm – Networking Reception

To be held 6/30/2007 at The Outrigger Hotel, Leahi I & II, 2335 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, Hawaii, 96815. Recording Academy Members Free + 1 guest, General Public $20. To RSVP or purchase tickets, please contact the PNW Chapter office by calling 206.834-1000 or email PacificNW@Grammy.com

* – this line is from the PR for the event, and is BS. The CRB decision tries to assure that labels get paid every time music is played online. Whether or not musicians will ever see a cent of it is debatable. What is certain that unless Congress grants a reprieve, less music and fewer musicians will be heard on the ‘net.

Posted in Falling Bits and Bytes, Recording Industry vs. The World.

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By keola – June 5, 2007

Southern California ‘Ukulele Showcase

The Southern California ‘Ukulele Showcase is a free outdoor festival style concert featuring Daniel Ho, Herb Ohta Jr., Bill Tapia, Dan “Soybean” Sawyer, Steven Espaniola, Makena, King Kukulele, The Bilgewater Brothers and more… This concert is part of the Japanese American Museum’s “1st & Central” Summer concert series and will be a great way to spend a Thursday Summer Evening! Thursday, July 12, 2007 Time: 6:30 – 9:30 PM

Sponsored in part by 90.7 FM KPFK’s Weekday Music Program “The Global Village” (10am – noon) & the monthly “Ukulele Spotlight” which airs the last Thursday of the month at 11:00 am Info: www.myspace.com/socalukeshowcase

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By keola – June 4, 2007

Does Podcasting Work?

It’s very gratifying to come across examples of how podcasting does help introduce people to music they might not hear through any other media. I came across this quote on CD Universe:

“I stumbled accross this CD after hearing one of the songs on nahenahe.net podcast and I had to buy it! With this instrumental album Troy Fernandez makes the ukulele a legitimate instument. His stunning technique and interesting songs will make any lover of instrumental guitar music appreciate this album.”

Running across this kinds of comment does make it tough to discontinue the podcast.

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By keola – June 4, 2007

NahenaheNet Hawaiian Music Podcast #54

Back in February or so I announced that I would be discontinuing the Nahenahe.net podcast, and do perhaps one more. Its taken so long that I decided to do at least a few more, shorter podcasts (to match my attention span) before I officially end them. This is the first, it contains a song from Hōkū Zuttermeister and a remix I did of a song from Kenneth Makaukāne’s CD, Makuakāne. Also note that you can now simply listen to the podcast from this page without subscribing to the blog feed, simply click on the player at the bottom of this post.

Show Links:

  • Send your thoughts, comments and questions: [ Email ]
  • Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards [ Link ]
  • Hōkū Zuttermeister “‘Āina Kupuna”: [ Link ]
  • Kenneth Makuakāne “Makuakāne”: [ Link ]

See the right hand column for a rough translation

Posted in Na Hoku Hanohano, Podcasts.

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By keola – June 1, 2007

Blogging For Fun and Fans

While many Hawai‘i musicians have MySpace sites these days, very few of them use the blogging functionality very often, and I wish more did. Kenneth is starting to get the hang of it on his own website, Glenn Medeiros has been doing it for a while and Natalie Ai Kamau‘u is getting into it as well. Nice to see.

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By keola – June 1, 2007

"Waikiki by Moonlight — Hana Hou!"

This is a one-night festival being held this evening, that will celebrate the music, the crafts, the culture and the food of Hawai’i. Entertainment includes Sonny Ching and Halau Na Mamo O Pu’uanahulu, Nina Keali’iwahamana and Mahi Beamer, Mayor Mufi Hannemann, a tribute segment with Danny Couch, D.J. Pratt of Kalapana, Pali, Ernie Cruz, Randy Lorenzo, Justin Young and Kata Maduli and the Bridge Boys; Jake Shimabukuro, and Natural Vibrations. See this Advertiser feature for more info and times.

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By keola – June 1, 2007