Hawaiian Music
When you travel to Hawaii, you will hear a lot of Hawaiian music featuring many of today's great artists like Keola Beamer, Robi Kahakalau, Israel Kamakawiwo'ole, Keali'i Reichel, and Na Leo Pilimehana. Here are our picks for the best Hawaiian music as well as information on where you can hear Hawaiian music online.
- Buy Hawaiian Music Online
- Hawaiian Music Artists (5)
- Hawaiian Music History (3)
- Hawaiian Music Online (6)
- Hawaiian Music Producers (2)
- Hawaiian Music Today (5)
- Steel Guitar (6)
Gourds and Ipus
In Hawaii, gourd drums are used to accompany chanting during festive as well as spiritual occasions. Learn about the use of gourds and gourd drums.
O'ahu's Hawaiian Music Renaissance
Whether dancing to energizing Hawaiian-reggae beats or sipping on a Mai Tai while listening to the soothing sounds of the slack key guitar, the island of O'ahu offers numerous opportunities to enjoy free, first-rate Hawaiian music throughout the year.
Hawaiian Music Online
A profile of our favorite places to hear Hawaiian Music on the Internet.
A Review of Israel IZ Kamakawiwo'ole's Wonderful World
A review of Wonderful World a new CD mixing the intimate voice of Israel Kamakawiwo'ole with a full orchestra.
Alone in IZ World - Israel Kamakawiwo'ole
A review of the 2001 album Alone in IZ World featuring the music of Israel IZ Kamakawiwo'ole.
Top Robi Kahakalau Albums
Our picks for the best CDs and albums by Hawaiian music artist Sistah Robi Kahakalau.
Top Keali'i Reichel Albums
Our Picks for the Best CDs and Albums of Hawaiian Music Artist Keali'i Reichel.
Top Ten Israel "IZ" Kamakawiwo`ole Albums
Our picks for the best CDs by Hawaiian music artist, the late, Israel IZ Kamakawiwo'ole.
Favorite Hawaiian Christmas Albums
Everyone loves Christmas music with an island flavor. Here are our picks for some of the best Hawaiian Christmas music currently available.
2004 Na Hoku Hanohano Awards Winners
The Hawaii Academy of Recording Arts (HARA) has announced the winners of the 2004 Na Hoku Hanohano Awards. The awards honor achievements of excellence in the recording arts.
2004 Na Hoku Hanohano Awards Nominations Announced
The Hawaii Academy of Recording Arts (HARA) has announced the finalists for the 2004 Na Hoku Hanohano Awards. The awards honor achievements of excellence in the recording arts.
NahenaheNet
Maintained by Keola Donaghy this site includes links to the web sites of Hawai'i's finest musicians, a feed of recent music news articles, a Hawaiian music calendar and many other Hawaiian music resources.
Keali`i Reichel and Friends at Carnegie Hall
It was many years ago, but you'll still enjoy our review of Keali`i Reichel's 1997 concert at Carnegie Hall in New York City with artists Uluwehi Guerrero, Kekuhi Kanahele, Eric Gilliom and the Hula Halau O Ka Makani Wili Makaha O Kaua`ula.
Nā Hōkū O Hawai`i Music Festival
Fans of Hawaii's music in all its varied forms will gather along with many of Hawaii's top musicians at the Hawaii Convention Center in Honolulu and at various Waikiki venues for four days, May 27-30, 2010, for the first annual Na Hoku O Hawaii Music Festival.
Oahu Music Venues
A guide to places to hear live music on Oahu