Tatofi rules at Na Hoku Hanohano Awards
HONOLULU — From the comfort of home, this year’s nominees and fans honored Hawai‘i’s biggest night in music and entertainers with 37 awards, pre-show music videos, and 17 prerecorded performances from across the pae ‘aina and continent for a virtual 43rd annual Na Hoku Hanohano Awards.
LYRICS OF ALOHA: The Whole World Looks to Hawai‘i
When President John F. Kennedy visited Hawai‘i during the civil rights crisis, he said to the effect that Hawai‘i is an example to the world where different races and creeds can live together in harmony. That inspired me to compose this song.
Ku‘ulei releases music video honoring essential workers
HONOLULU — Ku‘ulei honors first respondors with new release
Sing Out Kauai: A dynamic new choral experience for Kauai
LIHU‘E — Kaua‘i musicians Randy Leonard and Monica Chung have founded Sing Out Kaua‘i, a new, nonprofit organization helping keep choral music alive on Kaua‘i.
LYRICS OF ALOHA: Derek Lee
Aloha everyone. After the song “I Searched For Love,” written for my wife Gloria, I had to start composing songs for my children. I have three sons that I love. Larry Jr., Derek Lee and Dwayne. I chose Derek Lee to compose this song because the syllable Derek Lee matched the tune.
LYRICS OF ALOHA: I Searched For Love
The first song I wrote when I was 16 years old.
LYRICS OF ALOHA: I don’t want to say goodbye to America
“This song is so, so timely of what is happening in America. I wrote this song in that was sung by 350 young people known as the Continental Singers, directed by Cam Flora at the Los Angeles Shrine Auditorium on July 4, 1976 — America’s 200th Birthday. I hope you like it.”
LYRICS OF ALOHA: I’m Riding
The song “I’m Riding” is the first song I ever wrote.
Kilauea School Drama Club presents ‘Frozen Jr.’
Kilauea School student Darla Squire assumes the role of Anna, and Jazlyn Johnson is Elsa when the curtains rise on Disney’s “Frozen Jr.” at 6 p.m. March 6 in the school’s cafeteria.
Jordy live in her biggest concert yet
Local girl, Jordan Fleming, also known as “Jordy” the 17-year-old artist born and raised in Hanalei, is having concert at Anaina Hou’s Porter Pavilion in Kilauea on today from 6 to 9 p.m.
Kaua‘i Steel Guitar Festival opens Friday
Two days of steel-guitar artistry are on tap at the Sheraton Kaua‘i Coconut Beach Resort when the Kaua‘i Steel Guitar Festival opens at noon today.
Symphony of the Birds
The “Symphony of the Hawaiian Birds” will be performed for the first time on Kaua‘i on February 23 and 24 at the Kaua‘i CC Performing Arts Center.
Santos, Kimokeo featured Monday night at EKK
HANAMA‘ULU — E Kanikapila Kakou, now in week three of its 37th season that features the theme of “Hula, Mele & Mo‘olelo,” continues its 10 consecutive Monday nights of heritage Hawaiian music.
Celebrating culture with Papakolea Serenaders
HANAMAULU — Old-style Hawaiian mele, hula lessons and performances and storytelling are all in full swing in the Jasmine Ballroom of the Kauai Beach Resort on Monday nights for several more weeks of E Kanikapila Kakou season.
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with KISS
Romance is taking on a Louisana flare at St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church in Lihue on Valentine’s Day as Kauai Island Singers Showcase presents the annual KISS Love Concert.
Kauai Voices prepares a ‘Mixed Plate’
Kauai Voices is serving a mixed plate of five different music genres: Blues, gospel, jazz, Hawaiian and country at their “Mixed Plate” concerts. There are four concerts coming starting this weekend.
Kauai Klassics Fundraiser on Sunday
Kauai United Way’s 11th annual Kauai Klassics Fundraiser concert is set for 4 p.m. Sunday at St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church in Lihue.
Helping young musicians at Aloha Keiki Fest
Local entertainers Frank Cruz and Nick Castillo will join the Kapaa Middle School Ukulele Band for a few numbers during the third annual Aloha Keiki Fest that is a fundraiser for the Kapaa Middle School Choir and Ukulele Band.
The man plays on
When he was in high school in Honolulu, Ed Villaruel wanted to play football. He could run, he could catch, and he had passion.
Chamber Music Kauai to perform this weekend
Chamber Music Kauai, the island’s only vocal and orchestral ensemble dedicated exclusively to classical music, will present its “Classical Christmas” concerts on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and again on Sunday at 3 p.m.