Each year, the Hawai’i Academy of Recording Arts presents the Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards to honor new artists, albums, singles ...

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A star-studded cohort of Hawaiian music legends will be honored by the Hawaii Academy of Recording ...

For over 30 years, locals and visitors have gathered for a beach party and concert at Duke’s Waikiki on Sundays just before sunset. “People from all over the world make it their bucket list to come ...

Rapper Tip “T.I.” Harris has two stand-up comedy shows scheduled at Blue Note Hawaii on Dec. 2 at 6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m.

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 (HawaiiNewsNow) - The 29th annual Honolulu Festival kicked off Saturday and runs through the weekend, a cultural celebration of music, dance and arts featuring 91 groups from Japan, the ...

When Alan Akaka was growing up, a young musician in his teens and 20s in Honolulu, he played steel guitar with some of the top names in Hawaiian music. When they spoke, he listened: Genoa Keawe: ...

HONOLULU (Island News) – Native Hawaiian music legend Aaron David Mahi passed away on Saturday night, July 6, 2024, at 70-years-old. Mayor Rick Blangiardi gave a statement following Mahi’s passing: ...

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 ...

Gary Shimabukuro sat at his computer in the immaculate home studio where he composes, records and teaches music, reflecting on his life’s work. “I’ve been very fortunate in my life, and it’s because ...

HONOLULU (Island News) -- The Sheraton Starlight Festival with the Hawaii Symphony Orchestra was featured on Good Morning Hawaii, Sunday with Music and Artistic Director of the Hawaii Symphony ...

Maui-born musician Greg Juan is using his Hawaiian upbringing as the foundation for his music career. Surrounded by hula, ...