The music group Walea blends traditional instrumentation and harmonies with contemporary Hawaiian composition in an effortless way that “feels right,” says band member Kū Koanui-Souza.

Kainani Kahaunaele has been a force in Hawaiian music for the last two decades…

Keilana draws inspiration from artists like Ella Fitzgerald and Stevie Wonder to create a sound that’s all her own.

NĀ MELE swings with an encore of a classic special jazz salute to Hawaiian music…

A vintage performance at the PBS Hawai‘i studios in Mānoa by this multi-Nā Hoku Hanohano Award-winning group…

This episode from 2000 features the artistry of Byron Yasui, Benny Chong, Gordon Mark, Blane Kanno and Jake Shimabukuro.

This vintage jam session features the late Dennis Kamakahi, along with his son David Kamakahi, Martin Pahinui and George Kuo.

In this Nā Mele: Traditions in Hawaiian Song, Jerry has woven together a story of home through his music as it speaks to the idea of kuʻu home, a personal, endearing way to refer to our place in the world.

Join us for an interactive watch-along as we revisit his Nā Mele program from 1999. Then stick around for a LIVE in-studio talk story and performance.