Congressman and Gubernatorial Candidate Neil Ambercrombie made a surprise appearance at a roadside rally in Kona for Senator Dan Inouye, on Monday September 20th, 2010. Two of the most experienced candidates in Hawaii’s history, they will both be on the card again this November representing the Hawaii Democratic Party. Both Neil Abercrombie and Dan Inouye have had a huge impact on Hawaii, and are Hawaiian Legends.
This site is dedicated to shining light on all the Hawaiian Legends, those from the past, present, and those in the making for the future. So in this post we will go back to the 1800’s to look at the life of a man who had a huge impact on the Islands: King Kamehameha III.
We were recently at his his birthplace at Keauhou Bay, making a instructional dvd on Kihoalu, or Slack Key Guitar, and so I figured we should take the opportunity to learn about his life. Among many . . . → Read More: King Kamehameha III (Kauikeaouli) (1813-1854)
Kona Brewery is the place to be in September. One of the best venues in Kona for live music, some of our favorites are playing this month. First off, is Ki-ho’alu Slack Key Master Donald Kaulia this Sunday September 12th from 5-8pm. Later in the month, Anuhea comes back to the Big Island for this one time show time special show at the Kona Brewery 6:30 – 9:00 pm. Local artist Dennis Garcia wraps up the lineup on . . . → Read More: Upcoming Events: Kona Brewery In Kona: Donald Kaulia, Anuhea and more
Ki-ho’alu Foundation is excited to announce to the public that the 18th Annual Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Festival “Kona Style” is on schedule to happen on Sept 5th, 2010 at the Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort & Spa’s (air conditioned) Convention Center from 12 Noon – 5 PM. The Festival was started on the island of O’ahu (28 years) in 1982 to celebrate the richness and beauty of Hawaiian Music and Slack Key Guitar which is 180 years old this year. The festival is also done on the . . . → Read More: 18th Annual Kona Slack Key Festival
Clip from live broadcast on http://livehawaiianlegends.com
Featuring Sam Kama and Hoku Award Winners Donald Kaulia and LT Smooth
Sam Kama shares the history and culture of Hawai`i through the art of ulana niu, and in his free time through music.
The Lawai’a (fisherman) ‘Ohana Camp’s purpose is to provide youth and family members with the opportunity to learn about sustainable approaches to preserving and managing Hawai’i’s marine life through in-class and hands-on training experiences, as well as to learn about mauka-makai resource relationships and management. Kalaemano, within the ahupua’a of Ka’ūpūlehu, . . . → Read More: Sam Kama at the Lawai’a (fisherman) ‘Ohana Camp