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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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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 ...

HONOLULU, Hawaii (HawaiiNewsNow) - There was a spectacular fireworks show over the National Mall Wednesday capping off an inaugural celebration unlike any before. A concert to honor President Joe ...