The Hawaiian steel guitar became a cultural force in America at the turn of the century, popularized by troupes of traveling musicians from Hawaii. It evolved beyond its association with a tropical ...

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - You can now study Hawaiian music from none other than Raiatea Helm. The vocalist is part of the star-studded instructor line-up at Windward Community College’s Hawaiian ...

His dissertation “Pewa: I Ola ke Mele Hawaiʻi i kona Mele ʻia” (“Pewa: The Life of Hawaiian Music in Its Song”) braids ...

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Behind the sounds of Hawaiian music stand a rich history that’s being explored by a Hawaii nonprofit. Kealakai Center for Pacific Strings celebrates the role and the ...

Kamehameha Schools Maui Hawaiian Ensemble will perform at 6 p.m. Nov. 21 at the Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa in Kāʻanapali as part of the Hawaiian Music Series. Courtesy photo The Hawaiian Music Series ...

Kamaha‘o Haumea-Thronas is a Hawaiian music prodigy who has already performed across the Islands. This summer marked his second year completing six weeks of shows at Keoki’s Paradise, a restaurant on ...

King's Hawaiian is breathing new life into a classic holiday tradition. Learn where you can find these unusual gingerbread ...

Quincy Cortez plucks at a slim black box laid across his legs, his fingers flashing silver. Steel strings twang with each pull from the metal rings — wearable guitar picks — adorning his right thumb, ...

The Aloha spirit comes alive in Ferndale on Sunday as one of Hawaii’s most beloved musicians, Led Kaapana, returns to The Old Steeple, 246 Berding St. Widely considered one of the finest performers ...

Steel guitar music started on the island of Oahu — and teachers there are working with the next generation of students to continue the tradition. (Kent Nishimura / Los Angeles Times) Quincy Cortez ...