By 1916, records of Hawaiian steel guitar were outselling every other music genre in the nation. Hawaiian music started cropping up in Hollywood soundtracks and L.A. clubs, and was further ...

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Behind the sounds of Hawaiian music stand a rich history that’s being explored by a Hawaii nonprofit. Kealakai Center for Pacific Strings celebrates the role and the ...

Later at the University of Hawaii, “everything was basically Western music, classical music and jazz. When I became Don Ho’s bass player, I started listening to more and more Hawaiian music ...

Celebrating Hawaiian music and poetry from the late 19th and early 20th century, Helm’s marvelous album was the major winner at the 47th Nā Hōkū Hanohano awards, earning seven awards ...

Maintaining a Legacy: “I think Hawaiian music is super important because not a lot of our people do it anymore. A lot of musicians like to take to other genres that are more popular or might make them ...

This week, as part of our Spring Break concert series sponsored by the Native Hawaiian Hospitality Association (NaHHA), we showcase music makers who have made a lasting impact on locals ...

As a Hawaiian native, "American Idol" winner Iam Tongi was brought onto the project to perform "Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride." Tongi, who grew up watching "Lilo & Stitch" noted that the new film ...

From traditional Hawaiian music to the big hits of Elvis Presley, when it comes to "Lilo & Stitch," music is integral to the story. As Disney prepares to release the live-action reimagining of the ...

Master percussionist Chief Baba Neil Clarke explained that African musical traditions — which included African instruments and aesthetics — significantly shaped American music and led to the ...

Prepare for a magical evening as three legends of Hawaiian music — Jeff Peterson, Keola Beamer, and Moanalani Beamer — take the stage at Buck Owens' Crystal Palace.