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  Hawaiian Music Store.com - Your Hawaiian Music Source
Our Hawaiian Music stores provide you with a large selection of inventory which features the current and most popular Hawaiian music CDs, DVDs and videos.
A voting, supportive member of H.A.R.A. (Hawaii Academy Of Recording Artists), as well as hosting Tuesdays' AM Hawaiian Music radio show on KKCR, she has lived in Hawai'i since 1981.
All music samples are the exclusive property of
www.hawaiianmusicstore.com /index2.html   (561 words)

  
  SURFING FOR LIFE -- Hawaiian Music & Hula
Hawaiian music was rooted in old religious chants and hymns, which the native Hawaiians then mixed with the musical rhythms, sounds and instruments they heard from international visitors, immigrants and missionaries.
Hawaiian musicians, notably Gabby Pahinui, Tao Moe, the Sons of Hawai'i, helped transform Hawaiian music and its unique styles from a music closely guarded by families (the 'ohana) to one which was openly shared by Hawaiians with the world.
Hawaiian music continues to be an evolutionary art form, a blend of old and new Hawai'i that has left its uniquely beautiful, melodious and heart-felt imprint on world music.
www.surfingforlife.com /music.html   (3923 words)

  
  Music of Hawaii - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Hawaiian folk music is simple in melody and rhythm, but is "complex and rich" in the "poetry, accompanying mimetic dance (hula), and subtleties of vocal styles...
As a result, the traditional Hawaiian music that he documented was a hybrid of native and German styles, brought both by Berger and Lutheran missionaries.
Hawaiian music in general, which was promoted under the reign of King David Kalakaua as a matter of national pride, drew rhythms from traditional Hawaiian beats and military marches, and drew its melodies from Christian hymns and the cosmopolitan peoples of the islands (although principally American).
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Hawaiian_music   (3539 words)

  
 Hillbilly-Music.com - Hawaiian Music and Musicians
An Illustrated History
They include biographies of musicians from every period of Hawaiian musical history-from Henry Berger, David Kalgkaua, Queen Lili'uokalani, and others of their time, to the great names of the first half of the twentieth century, and on to the performers and composers of today's Hawaiian renaissance.
There are major articles on chant, slack key, steel guitar, `ukulele, himeni Hawaiian orchestras, falsetto, humor in Hawaiian music, radio, television, and the recording industry-to name a few.
The compiling of this book was sponsored by the Hawaiian Music Foundation, and all royalties from its sale will go to support the continuing research and educational activities of the Foundation.
www.hillbilly-music.com /library/books/index.php?id=2350   (386 words)

  
 Hawaiian Music
In addition to drums, the nose flute, its music and its context, is one of the oldest musical traditions in Polynesia.
Kalakaua's conviction that the revitalization of traditional culture was at the root of the survival of the Hawaiian kingdom became a major factor in the continuity of traditional music and dance, and his influence still shows.
Some Hawaiian steel guitar tunings (and thus, some of the Mainland steel guitar tunings) evolved from slack key tunings, especially the G Major tuning for the dobro and lap steel guitar, and the C Major 6th tuning (similar to the C Mauna Loa tuning) for the pedal steel guitar.
www.janesoceania.com /hawaii_music/index.htm   (3251 words)

  
 Hawaiian Music from Hanalei Video and Music - Your Global Source for Hawaiian Music, Books, and Videos   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Traditional Hawaiian Music, as exemplified by Slack Key great Gabby Pahinui, reflects the influences of pre-contact Hawaiian Chanting with the addition of the 'ukulele, brought over by the Portuguese, the guitar, a Mexican cowboy contribution and quite often that unique Hawaiian music element, falsetto.
Hapa Haole Hawaiian music, with English lyrics (Don Ho, Hawaii Calls) was a result of the huge surge in popularity that Hawaiian music experienced in the 40's and 50's.
Contemporary Hawaiian Music itself is a diverse and unique world music, that speaks of the beauty of the islands in different styles from the rock of Hapa and the romantic ballads of Kealiâi Reichel, to the sweet songs of the much missed Israel Kamakawiwoâole (Iz).
hanaleivideoandmusic.com /music_home.htm   (302 words)

  
 Hawaiian Music
Hawaiians were very impressed with the music and especially how the musicians' fingers danced on the strings.
The Hawaiians called the braguinha a ukulele that is a combination of the word uku which means flea, and lele which means to jump.
Modern Hawaiian music is a combination of ancient music and modern influences.
www.instanthawaii.com /cgi-bin/hawaii?Music   (530 words)

  
 Hawaiian Music - Traditional - Contemporary
This was the prototype of a homegrown Hawaiian instrument that became known as the ukulele.
The bouncy ukulele, the falsettos of Hawaiian crooners, the smooth ring of the "steel" guitar, and the melodious strains of the slack-key guitar all became an integral part of traditional Hawaiian music.
The 1970's also saw a musical renaissance led by "Pops" Gabby Pahinui and younger musicians who are now composing new Hawaiian music, often in the Hawaiian language and using ancient Hawaiian instruments - an attempt to return to the roots of their culture.
www.alternative-hawaii.com /hacul/music.htm   (566 words)

  
 Hawaiian Music
Hawaiian music has not received much recognition as a well-defined category in music circles anywhere but in Hawai'i.
Today, there is so much variation in Hawaiian music that it may seem to belong to larger categories like pop, country, rock or even no category at all.
Contemporary Hawaiian music is about to take its rightful place in the mainstream of world music.
www.molokai.com /music.html   (561 words)

  
 Culture Hack: Podcasting And Hawaiian Music
I've been involved in the promotion of Hawaiian music on the web for about the past 12 years, and know intimiately the objections and concerns that artists and labels have.
It would be more than a bit embarassing to approach an artist with the request to use their music in a podcast, and not be able to name a specific song that you want to use, or even name a CD.
I would only allow it to be used with the clear understanding that once my music was in a podcast that I could not recind the right for the podcaster to use that music in that particular podcast.
radio.weblogs.com /0001196/PodcastingAndHawaiianMusic.html   (1770 words)

  
 Hawaiian Music Radio Station - Listen to Hawaiian Music Streaming Online. It's Free.
In a sense, he was a living hero in the Islands, and upon his death he was given the profound honor of lying in state in the capital rotunda in Honolulu so that his thousands of loyal fans could pay their loving last respects.
HawaiianRainbow.com is one of the most popular Internet Hawaiian radio stations.
Hawaiian music streaming - Broadcasting Hawaiian internet radio since 1999, this station has now grown to have approximately 100,000 hours of listening per month.
www.hawaiianrainbow.com   (0 words)

  
 Hawaiian Music, Hawaiian Music Online — Hilo Hattie   (Site not responding. Last check: )
As is true of a good share of the lastingly popular Hawaiian music, most of these songs were originally hula chants, that later were developed melodically.
The music is old Hawaiian music, but the feeling is new…an instrumental approach that is first time fresh, yet using the typical Hawaiian instruments: slack key guitar, ukulele, steel guitar, bass and the most familiar hula implements.
The music is old, but the feeling is new…an instrumental approach that is first time fresh, yet using the typical Hawaiian instruments: slack key guitar, ukulele, steel guitar, bass and the most familiar hula implements.
www.hilohattie.com /hawaiian-music   (237 words)

  
 Eye of Hawaii - Hawaiian Music
The word "hapa" in Hawaiian means half, but is used to describe a person of half Hawaiian, half haole heritage.
This music is a rare expression of the real Hawaii, updated and modernized, but faithful to the roots of Hawaiian music.
His music is much more in the traditional style and is almost all in Hawaiian.
www.eyeofhawaii.com /Music/music.htm   (1168 words)

  
 Local Links: Hula links from hawaiianLinks.com   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Hawaiian Music and Culture in the New York City Hawaii-related concerts, events.
Hawaiian Music and Culture in Boston and New England
Hawaiian Chants Bibliography One of the Special Collections at the Hamilton Library at UH Manoa; index to sources available online.
www.hawaiianlinks.com /hl/music.html   (551 words)

  
 Hawaiian Music: Part I
King Kalakaua gave his chief patronage to music, from ancient chant to the waltz, and was actively involved in restoring public performance of the hula.
Noted Hawaiian music teacher and arranger, Dorothy Gillette, has said of Irmgard "(she) has created melodies that are singable and memorable." A recipient of many honors and awards for her "simple, distinctively Hawaiian" compositions, and her contributions to the music education of Hawai`i's children, Irmgard Aluli is a Living Treasure of Hawaiian music.
Eventually the music on the ukelele lent its way to the guitar, eventually my guitar and enjoyment moved specifically into Hawaiian music and at that time I was at the university and studying Hawaiian language and from the Hawaiian moving into Hawaiian music into the slack key.
kalaniosullivan.com /Hawaii/Resources/Hawmusic.html   (8364 words)

  
 Hawaiian Music from Buy Hawaiian Music.com New Releases   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Even though their taste in music may vary, they all share a common interest - creating a powerful message and positive influence through their music.
Everyone in the group seeks to share their positive music with the rest of the world and declare a message of peace, love and unity.
Ho'okoa is different from any other Hawaiian group because they believe in providing a variety of music to their listeners.
www.buyhawaiianmusic.com /newreleases.shtml   (973 words)

  
 Hawaiian 101
Hawaiian 101; An Introduction to Hawaiian Music - It's almost two hundred of the best songs from the biggest Hawaiian albums from the last quarter century (about 13 hours of music), just the thing to introduce you to what you've been missing in contemporary Hawaiian music.
Slack Key Paradise - All Hawaiian slack key guitar, all the time.
If you're already a Hawaiian music fan, there's lots more to hear on the web; visit my mikini mele page, the Hawaiian Music Machine, to find all the Hawaiian music on the internet that I know about.
people.ku.edu /~art/mele.html   (545 words)

  
 Hawaiian Music
Hawaiian music is one of the most unique styles in the world.
It is the Hawaiian "aloha" which brings a warm and welcoming air to your ears.
An extraordinary mix of Hawaiian songs performed in the styles of Hawaii of the 1940s and 1950s as well as the more contemporary Hawaiian music scene.
www.blackpearldesigns.net /hawaiian-music.html   (848 words)

  
 Recommended Hawaiian Music
I happen to be one of these souls, and since moving here, I have had a chance to hear a lot of musicians, and play music with a few of them.
It is an acoustic guitar style in which the strings are loosened (slackened) to produce an open tuning with great rich open chords that allow delicate finger picking patterns and a steady "bass line" that goes throughout the song.
His music was especially popular in the mid-1900's before melody gave way to rhythm, but he was always "king" to steel players.
www.konaweb.com /amazon/cds.shtml   (1601 words)

  
 Hawaiian Music
Ka 'Olelo Hawai'i, the Hawaiian language, is being taught in all the schools, at all levels, where just a few years ago it was illegal to teach it.
Another musical structure I constantly see in Hawaiian music (and would like to see more in everyday life) is the neat island finish, held up for just a beat until you've had a moment of anticipation, then laid neatly in front of you like a hand with four aces.
If you can stomach a large library of music with basically a mainstream pop core (musicians have always had to earn a living, and Hawai'i is full of hotels and lounges), you might be ready to find the song that will flip on the hidden Hawaiian receptors in your brain.
www.furious.com /perfect/hawaii.html   (2335 words)

  
 Hawaiian Music FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
Hawaiian retailers will be able to answer your specific questions, have a much better selection, and often provide extra freebies like Hawaiian Music newsletters.
Check out the Hawaiian Music Scene page which contains links to concert schedules for all the islands as well as who is appearing in which hotel or club.
The awards are held every spring and honor Hawaiian Musical Artists and Producers in a variety of categories including Male and Female Vocalist of the Year, Hawaiian Language Performance of the Year, and Album of the Year.
www.hawaii-music.com /faq.shtml   (1578 words)

  
 Stevo's Hawaiian Music Guide - www.hawaii-music.com
The Hawaiian Music Guide is an organized index to all the Hawaiian Music Sites on the Web, and provides additional resources on Hawaiian Music found only on this site.
The sole purpose of the guide is to promote Hawaiian Music, the most beautiful music on earth.
This is a 5 coconut CD, and is one of the favorite classic Hawaiian CD's of all time.
www.hawaii-music.com   (0 words)

  
 Ka Mikini Mele Hawaii
Half of what's on the internet (and worth listening to) seems to come from Live365.com, which provides over 20,000 on-line "stations." Their stations are operated by broadcasters who love the music they play, the audio is usually quite good, and the choices are endless.
Music Choice Hawaiian channel, 128k.This music channel is not on the lineup for non-Hawai`i Music Choice subscribers.
KWXX, Hilo, Big Island music, used to be a great station, probably still is. They've tried several different streaming technologies to broadcast on the web, and seem to have decided it would be best to just not do it.
voices.cc /mikini.html   (1375 words)

  
 Find Hawaiian Bands to Play Authentic Hawaiian Music at Your Event
Hawaiian music is just as inviting as the islands themselves.
The icon of Hawaiian music is undoubtedly Don Ho who popularized the song "Tiny Bubbles" decades ago.
Today, music remains big with numerous music festivals around the islands, the most well known being the Merrie Monarch Hula Festival.
www.gigmasters.com /Hawaiian/Hawaiian.asp   (294 words)

  
 Lono Music - Lono, lonomusic, Traditional Hawaiian music, Hawaiian live music, Hawaii wedding music, convention music, ...
It is the folk music of Hawai'i truely being continued for the past generations and the future generations.
The music is all original, written right after leaving my lifeguard position with the County of Maui.
This CD is about the healing of the Hawaiian people ~ the new western lifestyles continually being introduced to the islands and how the Hawaiians deal with this thinking.
www.lonomusic.com /albums.html   (933 words)

  
 Simply the most Hawaiian Music.
You work your tail off, doing your best to ensure a seamless flow of Hawaiian music, interspersed with local news from around the islands and all with NO commercials.
For the cost of a couple of Starbuck's coffees and a Subway lunch (I prefer a plate lunch from a local Hawaiian restaurant myself) we can all help IRH survive month to month and reap the health benefits of beautiful Hawaiian music.
Sarah Blaney's Hawaiian Flag flies in front of her dogwood tree last Aloha Friday in Rhode Island.
www.hotspotshawaii.com /irhpages/irhlive.html   (3822 words)

  
 Hawaiian Luau Music
We’ll help you find the perfect Hawaiian Music for you.
Hawaiian music is an absolute must for your luau!
Self Portrait by Teresa Bright is perfect – her melodic voice will leave a lasting impression of the islands.
www.hawaiianluauparty.com /luauparty/music.cfm   (0 words)

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