ST. PAUL, Minn. - The closest many people in the continental United States come to the Hawaiian Islands and their music is likely from poor interpretations offered by television shows or old movies.

HONOLULU (KHON2) — After more than twenty years, the public will be able to watch a sacred recitation of the historic Kumulipo. Get Hawaii’s latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for ...

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - For the first time in more than 20 years, the Kumulipo, Hawaii’s renowned cosmogonic genealogical chant, will be performed in its entirety, all 2,102 lines, by five hālau in ...

Every Sunday night on Hawai‘i Public Radio, Paige Okamura produces and hosts Hawaiʻi Kulāiwi, a music show that explores the culture, language and history of native Hawaiians. Known to listeners as ...

After releasing a couple of Na Hoku Hanohano Award-winning albums, Maui’s Napua Greig celebrates the holiday season with her latest CD, “Lei Kulaia.” “Christmas is a time that everyone enjoys,” Napua ...

Acclaimed pianist Jeff Hellmer will present a Sunset Jazz show on July 6. Courtesy photo As part of Jazz Fest 2025, Jazz Maui will host three concerts paying tribute to how Hawaii influenced popular ...

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - As Friday marks Earth Day, a Hawaii nonprofit is setting up multiple events across the islands to welcome the sun with a Hawaiian chant. Cultural practitioners will be ...

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A champion of music and dance in Hawaii has died. UH Mānoa Professor Emerita Barbara Barnard Smith died Saturday evening at the age of 101. She’s credited with establishing ...

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