Hear about the significant contribution to Hawaiian music by Hawai‘i’s royal family: King David Kalākaua, William Pitt Leleiohoku, Princess Miriam Likelike and Queen Lili‘uokalani.

Meet leaders of the Sandwich Island Barber Shop Chorus in this episode of Spectrum Hawai‘i from 1986. Also, Ed Lum and David Cornell share stories about restoring vintage cars and members of local square dancing groups explain why they love what they do.

This episode features three of Hawai‘i’s legendary entertainers performing together at the Blue Dolphin, a popular nightlife spot at the Waikīkī Outrigger Hotel in the 1970s.

This 1996 episode of Spectrum Hawai‘i features acclaimed Hawai‘i musician Byron Yasui interviewing and jamming with guitar masters Charlie Byrd and Carlos Barbosa-Lima.

The Royal Hawaiian Band plays some of its most memorable tunes.

Hawaiʻi's master of bonsai, growing and training miniature trees, explains the gentle art. We also explore the local Korean community and crafting coral from the deep into fine jewelry.

This episode is about songs derived from the early missionary hymns, called hīmeni in Hawaiian.

In this episode of Spectrum Hawai‘i from 1983, learn the history behind the single-wall construction technique that dominated the way homes were built in the islands.

Host Ka‘upena Wong says Mele Hawai‘i “is about the music of Hawai‘i and its reflection on the islands’ culture and its people,” going back to chants (oli).

A 1974 interview with teacher-composer Alice Nāmakelua who recounts playing music for Queen Liliʻuokalani and released her first album at the age of 82.