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.
This Nā Mele episode recorded in 2007 features internationally acclaimed slack key guitarist, singer and composer Makana.
Multiple Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award-winners Haunani Apoliona and Kuʻuipo Kumukahi present classic Hawaiian songs in both solo and duet performances.
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.
Maunalua, blend their talents to evoke memories of old Hawaiʻi…
In this Nā Mele episode recorded in 2004, Nā Hōkū Hanohano-winners Willie K and Amy Hanaialiʻi present their unique brand of musical artistry in both solos and duets. They are accompanied by Jack Ofoia on bass and Chino Montero on guitar.
Nā Mele: Queen Emma – Her Life and Legacy features traditional Hawaiian chants and songs created to honor and record the life of Queen Emma.
The Mākaha Sons – Louis "Moon" Kauakahi on 6-string guitar, Jerome "Boogie" Koko on 12-string guitar and the late John Koko on upright bass – blend their magical harmonies into unique performances of traditional Hawaiian music. In this encore of a vintage performance taped at the PBS Hawaiʻi studios, they play some of their most beloved songs.
Since 2002 the Kahilu Theatre in Kamuela on Hawaiʻi Island has hosted the annual Waimea ʻUkulele & Slack Key Guitar Institute…