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May Day is Lei Day in New York City

April 30, 2017PermalinkeventsHawaiian Music, hula, New York, public Leave a comment

Thank you to the Church of the Intercession and N? Lehua Melemele for organizing this wonderful community event. There was hula dancing, lei making, kid activities, art, and more.

It was exciting to screen the film Sons of H?lawa followed by performances by Jason Poole and N? Lehua Melemele. I had the pleasure of playing a few songs for PUA ALI?I ?ILIMA (The Royal ‘Ilima Blossom) and Halau Na Pua Mai Ka Lani Nuioka before the film screening.

H?l?wai was a sponsor.

Masters of Hawaiian Music came to our New Jersey church and blew my mind!

February 28, 2017PermalinkeventsHawaiian Music, New York, public View all 4 comments

It all started when I asked Kawika Kahiapo if I could surprise my wife by joining him on Ku?u Pili Oha, a beautiful love song that my wife and I adopted as our wedding song. He said, “Shoots!” and I was on cloud nine!

Then this happened.

Keo Woolford Memorial at LaMaMa in New York City

February 14, 2017PermalinkeventsHawaiian Music, hula, New York, public Leave a comment

I am so glad to have been a part of this special evening full of healing friendships and performances. Here is my intro at 11:26.

Robert Cazimero once said, “We all can be made better for daring to dance.” I was a student in Keo’s New York kāne hula class albeit a remedial student who never graduated beyond basic hula movements. On the other hand, watching Keo dance brought joy – there was bravery, courage, self-belief, and beauty in his movements.

Tonight it is my honor to perform a favorite song of Keo’s and one of Hawaii’s most blessed and beloved songs, Kanaka Waiwai.

Legendary Hawaiian musician Eddie Kamae dies at age 89

January 9, 2017Permalinknews Leave a comment

Hawaii has lost another important figure in Hawaiian music, an ?ukulele virtuoso, singer, composer, film producer and primary proponent of the 20th century Hawaiian Renaissance. Eddie Kamae passed away Saturday morning at age 89.

Hawaiian Music & Dance Night at People’s Voice Cafe at the Community Church of New York

December 5, 2016PermalinkeventsHawaiian Music, hula, New York, public Leave a comment

Thank you Evy Mayer and the Folk Music Society of New York, Inc. for producing and co-sponsoring another evening of traditional Hawaiian music and dance at the People’s Voice Cafe. It was a wonderful night of ukulele, slack key guitar, steel guitar, and hula.

Masters of Hawaiian Music Returns to Chatham, NJ

March 2, 2016PermalinkeventsHawaiian Music, hula, New Jersey, public Leave a comment

The Masters of Hawaiian Music Tour featuring multiple Grammy award-winning artists George Kahumoku, Jr., Ledward Kaapana, and Jeff Peterson returned to St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 200 Main Street, Chatham, NJ on Wednesday, March 2, 2016. Proceeds benefited the church’s programs and outreach.

East Coast Celebrates the Launch of Kuʻu Punahou

February 22, 2016Permalinkeventseducation, Hawaiian Music, hula, New York, Punahou Leave a comment

It was an honor to be a part of the Kuʻu Punahou: Campaign for Punahou School at The Glass Houses in New York. Besides the joy of meeting and jamming with Pal and Waileia Eldredge, it was fun comparing mutual friends and acquaintances. Thanks Punahou for having me at another fabulous event.

Hawaiian Music and Hula in New York at Punahou 175th Anniversary Event

November 20, 2015Permalinkeventseducation, Hawaiian Music, hula, New York, Punahou Leave a comment

It is always my pleasure to bring Hawaiian music to Punahou alumni events in New York City. It’s a great group and a lot of fun seeing friends and meeting new ones too. Thank you for having me, Punahou School!