aloha got soul
The authority on Hawaiian funk, jazz, soul and rare groove music.
Welcome to a very special corner of the internet.
What happens when a Hawaiian music blog ditches traditional island folk music for the urban sounds of the 1970s, 1980s and beyond?
Welcome to Aloha Got Soul.
The authority on Hawaiian funk, soul, jazz and rare groove music, Aloha Got Soul showcases popular R&B acts and brings to light the lesser known musicians of Hawaii’s past.
Founded one summer in 2010 by Roger Bong after listening to DJ Muro’s Hawaiian Breaks mix, the website has quickly become the top destination for Hawaiian funk and soul. Roger dedicates his efforts to reviewing, sharing, interviewing, and discover artists—and adding a unique dimension to the recorded history of music.
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I appreciate all you’ve done on this website. I am the eldest daughter of one of your featured artist: BABADU! Mahalo for your kind words of expression in regards to my father’s music.
Posted by Keanohi Davis-Milo | September 30, 2010, 8:45 pmThank you Kea!
Posted by Roger Bong | October 10, 2010, 9:52 pmNice shirt! And I recognize that LP, heh.
Dennie@Hungry Ear
Posted by Dennie Chong | October 12, 2011, 11:19 amlol! my girlfriend took this right around the corner from your shop!
Posted by Roger Bong | October 12, 2011, 11:23 am