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On the evening of April 15, 1999, PBS Hawai‘i, then known as Hawai‘i Public Television, launched a new musical program highlighting the history, beauty and magic of traditional Hawaiian music. The historic premiere featured four iconic names in Hawaiian music, Dennis and David Kamakahi, Martin Pahinui and George Kuo.
George Helm performs the song "Kalamaʻula" at the Liliuʻokalani Trust Center in Kalamaʻula, Molokai for the Golden Anniversary of Molokai Homesteading in 1972. Featuring Barney Isaacs, Jr. on steel guitar, Benny Kalama on guitar, and Jimmy Kaopuiki on bass.
From the program "Pau Hana Years: Golden Anniversary of Molokai Homesteading: 50 Years of Hawaiian Homelands on Molokai"
In 1972, Bob Barker traveled to the Friendly Isle for a celebration of the Golden Jubilee of Homesteading on Molokaʻi. The festivities marking 50 years since the first homesteaders on Molokaʻi featured song and dance from local artists including a performance from the legendary George Helm.