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

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Today's Google Doodle honors Hawaiian singer Israel Kamakawiwo'ole on what would have been his 61st birthday and celebrates Asian Pacific American Heritage Month in the U.S. Kamakawiwo'ole, also known ...

With their 15th anniversary on the horizon, the award-winning trio Waipuna can’t help but acknowledge its rich musical heritage. The Sept. 10 Kahilu Theatre debut marked another milestone in the group ...

NCIS: Hawai’i is finishing up pre-production on the island of Oahu and has started to film. But, only after a traditional Hawaiian blessing took place. The first filming locations have been revealed, ...