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Israel Kamakawiwoʻole
9,732 listeners
Israel "Iz" Kaʻanoʻi Kamakawiwoʻole (May 20, 1959 – June 26, 1997) (pronounced ) was a Hawaiʻian musician. He became famous outsi… read moreIsrael "Iz" Kaʻanoʻi Kamakawiwoʻole (May 20, 1959 – June 26, 1997) (pronounced ) was a Hawaiʻian musician. He became famous outside Hawaii when his album Facing Future was released in 1993 with his medley of "Over the Rain… read moreIsrael "Iz" Kaʻanoʻi Kamakawiwoʻole (May 20, 1959 – June 26, 1997) (pronounced ) was a Hawaiʻian musician. He became famous outside Hawaii when his album Facing Future was released in 1993 with his medley of "Over the Rainbow" and "What a Wonderful World", which was … read more -
Israel Kamakawiwo'ole
703,920 listeners
Israel Kaʻanoʻi Kamakawiwoʻole (translation: "The Fearless Eyed Man") (May 20, 1959 – June 26, 1997), also called Bruddah Iz or I… read moreIsrael Kaʻanoʻi Kamakawiwoʻole (translation: "The Fearless Eyed Man") (May 20, 1959 – June 26, 1997), also called Bruddah Iz or IZ, was a Native Hawaiian singer-songwriter, musician, and Hawaiian sovereignty activist. His voice… read moreIsrael Kaʻanoʻi Kamakawiwoʻole (translation: "The Fearless Eyed Man") (May 20, 1959 – June 26, 1997), also called Bruddah Iz or IZ, was a Native Hawaiian singer-songwriter, musician, and Hawaiian sovereignty activist. His voice became famous outside Hawaii when his album Facing Future w… read more -
Gabby Pahinui
27,056 listeners
Charles Philip "Gabby" or "Pops" Pahinui (April 22, 1921 - October 13, 1980) was a slack-key guitarist. Gabby was raise… read moreCharles Philip "Gabby" or "Pops" Pahinui (April 22, 1921 - October 13, 1980) was a slack-key guitarist. Gabby was raised in the Kaka'ako area of Honolulu in the 1920s. It was impoverished at the time, very much r… read moreCharles Philip "Gabby" or "Pops" Pahinui (April 22, 1921 - October 13, 1980) was a slack-key guitarist. Gabby was raised in the Kaka'ako area of Honolulu in the 1920s. It was impoverished at the time, very much resembling a shanty-town with small cluttered buildings and t… read more -
Troy Fernandez
5,157 listeners
One of Hawaii’s most influential “voices” in contemporary island music is that of Na Hoku Hanohano award winner, Troy Fernandez, whose ligh… read moreOne of Hawaii’s most influential “voices” in contemporary island music is that of Na Hoku Hanohano award winner, Troy Fernandez, whose lightning fast picking and innovative style were instrumental in generating the ukulele renaissance of… read moreOne of Hawaii’s most influential “voices” in contemporary island music is that of Na Hoku Hanohano award winner, Troy Fernandez, whose lightning fast picking and innovative style were instrumental in generating the ukulele renaissance of the early 90s. Like most island children, Troy began playin… read more -
Lyle Ritz
5,523 listeners
Lyle Ritz (January 10, 1930 — March 3, 2017) was an American jazz ukulele musician, who was a key part of the Hawaii ukulele genre. As part… read moreLyle Ritz (January 10, 1930 — March 3, 2017) was an American jazz ukulele musician, who was a key part of the Hawaii ukulele genre. As part of the Wrecking Crew, Ritz contributed to many American pop hits from the mid 1960s to the early … read moreLyle Ritz (January 10, 1930 — March 3, 2017) was an American jazz ukulele musician, who was a key part of the Hawaii ukulele genre. As part of the Wrecking Crew, Ritz contributed to many American pop hits from the mid 1960s to the early 1980s. He was inducted to the Ukulele Hall of Fame Museum in… read more -
DEPAPEPE
36,994 listeners
Tokuoka Yoshinari (born on July 15th, 1978) and Takuya Miura (born March 5th, 1984) comprise DEPAPEPE, a Japanese two-man acoustic guitar d… read moreTokuoka Yoshinari (born on July 15th, 1978) and Takuya Miura (born March 5th, 1984) comprise DEPAPEPE, a Japanese two-man acoustic guitar duo. The duo formed in 2002. They released three indies before their major debut, which collectivel… read moreTokuoka Yoshinari (born on July 15th, 1978) and Takuya Miura (born March 5th, 1984) comprise DEPAPEPE, a Japanese two-man acoustic guitar duo. The duo formed in 2002. They released three indies before their major debut, which collectively reached sales figures of about 100,000. They made their m… read more -
Kaki King
390,293 listeners
Katherine Elizabeth King (b. 1979), known by her stage name Kaki King, is a U.S.A. musician and composer. King is known for her percussive … read moreKatherine Elizabeth King (b. 1979), known by her stage name Kaki King, is a U.S.A. musician and composer. King is known for her percussive and jazz-tinged melodies, energetic live shows, unique use of multiple tunings on both acoustic an… read moreKatherine Elizabeth King (b. 1979), known by her stage name Kaki King, is a U.S.A. musician and composer. King is known for her percussive and jazz-tinged melodies, energetic live shows, unique use of multiple tunings on both acoustic and lap steel guitar, and her diverse range in different genre… read more -
HAPA
25,313 listeners
Barry Flanagan and Keli'i Ho'omalu Kaneali'i combine to form a lush and harmonic fresh new approach to Hawaiian music. They… read moreBarry Flanagan and Keli'i Ho'omalu Kaneali'i combine to form a lush and harmonic fresh new approach to Hawaiian music. They add the modern touches to the traditional Hawaiian music and have received several awards interna… read moreBarry Flanagan and Keli'i Ho'omalu Kaneali'i combine to form a lush and harmonic fresh new approach to Hawaiian music. They add the modern touches to the traditional Hawaiian music and have received several awards internationally. "HAPA" is pidgin for "half"&n… read more -
Cyril Pahinui
15,248 listeners
Cyril Lani Pahinui (Waimānalo, Hawaii, April 21, 1950 - November 17, 2018) was a Hawaiian slack-key guitarist and singer. Slack-key guitar … read moreCyril Lani Pahinui (Waimānalo, Hawaii, April 21, 1950 - November 17, 2018) was a Hawaiian slack-key guitarist and singer. Slack-key guitar is a fingerstyle genre of guitar music that originated in Hawaii. Its name refers to its character… read moreCyril Lani Pahinui (Waimānalo, Hawaii, April 21, 1950 - November 17, 2018) was a Hawaiian slack-key guitarist and singer. Slack-key guitar is a fingerstyle genre of guitar music that originated in Hawaii. Its name refers to its characteristic open tunings: the English term is a translation of the… read more