With its breezy island rhythm and welcoming aloha spirit, Hawaii has a way of bringing people together through song and dance ...

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Rondalla is an ensemble of stringed instruments that originated in Spain and grew popular as a traditional form of Philippine folk music. Among the unique instruments used ...

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 ...

HONOLULU (KHON2) — The Hawaiian Music Hall of Fame (HMHF) stands at a crossroads, celebrating the rich tapestry of Hawaiian music while seeking a permanent home to preserve its legacy. This October, ...

Musician Eddie Kamae, credited as a pioneer of the resurgence of Hawaiian music, died Saturday on Oahu at age 89. A singer, arranger, composer and film producer, Kamae rose to prominence in 1948 as a ...

Honolulu (KHON2) – One group that has been at the heart of the island music scene for nearly four decades is Ho‘okena. Known for their impeccable harmonies and rich musical heritage, Ho‘okena has ...

Seventeen-year-old high school student Kalyn Aolani has been singing traditional Hawaiian music and playing the ukulele since age 12. What started as a hobby has now grown into a thriving musical ...

The Lahaina Restoration Foundation announce the next concert of its Hawaiian Music Series, featuring Hawaiian vocalist Kevin ...

Aaron Mahi — musician, composer, conductor, recording artist, kahu and bandmaster of the Royal Hawaiian Band for 24 years — died Saturday just days before his birthday. He was 70 years old and had ...

KAILUA, Hawaii – 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 ...