Stories — Video

"Ka Huaka‘i" by The Four 50's That's Darryl Valdez, co-founder of Tender Leaf, wearing black pants and playing the guitar in this video. Music still fills his passionate soul! In 2010, he was performing with a local Hawaiian acoustic group, the Four 50's. This video was recorded at Ka Huaka‘i "The Journey" Church in Honolulu. I've noticed that several Hawaii musicians—including Darryl Valdez, Tony Tam Sing, Rob Mehl—have dedicated themselves to playing Christian music. Almost exclusively? I don't know, it's just a thought... ...More thoughts on the homepage of this Hawaiian music blog.

A live recording of Mackey Feary singing "Moon & Stars" resurfaced on YouTube earlier this week. I wonder where it was recorded? No doubt he performed this with Kalapana, those backup vocals are so sweet!

As of July 5th, 2011, DVDs are $40 plus shipping while supplies last! Email Irwin aka 'Supes' for more details and to order your DVD today. ... Original post: For all of you who won't witness the final 70s Night Club Reunion, where Hawaiian R&B/disco/funk bands like Aura, Phase VII, Power Point and Greenwood will perform, here's your chance to see them live! Check it out: all of the live performances from Hawaii's hottest acts (from the 70s, that is) are being recorded to high definition DVD! Plus, the audio will be directly recorded from the mixer for the best...

I remember that old local TV commercial like it was yesterday, when really it was like 15 years ago. A bunch of kids proudly sharing their ethnicity with viewers and relating it all to one big message: "I am Hawaiian Filipino, I am Hawaiian Chinese, I am Hawaiian Samoan ... We are Hawaiian, Use your library!" And guess what, the first thing I did upon returning to Hawaii this March was to, well, use my library. Believe it or not, the Hawaii Public Library offers the chance for patrons to borrow vinyl records. I kid you not. Real Hawaiian music...