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.

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…

Three magical talents, Mahi Beamer, Nina Kealiʻiwahamana and Robert Cazimero, blend their voices together to create an intimacy that only comes with the melding of family and good friends in this encore presentation of a vintage Nā Mele: Traditions in Hawaiian Song episode from the PBS Hawai‘i studios.

In this vintage performance, one of Hawaiʻi’s most celebrated slack key guitar players, George Kahumoku…

Join us for an evening of Nā Mele with Cyril Pahinui and Peter Moon Jr…

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

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.

Multiple Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award-winners Haunani Apoliona and Kuʻuipo Kumukahi present classic Hawaiian songs in both solo and duet performances.