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2014 Friends of the Library Hawaii Book & Music Sale

Record Shops / Crate Digging

2014 Friends of the Library Hawaii Book & Music Sale

I hope you're ready for another extended weekend of 10,000+ books, CDs... and records. Me? Yes, I'm ready. And from the looks of the Friends of the Library of Hawaii's website, there's gonna be a sizable helping of Hawaiian records to rummage through

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Interview: Mark Goodvibes Taylor of the Americana Rock Your Soul Series

Interviews

Interview: Mark Goodvibes Taylor of the Americana Rock Your Soul Series

London DJs and vinyl collectors Mark Goodvibes Taylor and Zafsmusic share their enthusiasm for Hawaiian soul music with their Americana - Rock Your Soul compilations, helping contemporary Hawaiian sounds reach all corners of the globe.

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Interview: Gary Washburn of Big Island Jazz-Funk Ensemble Justin Thyme

Interviews

Interview: Gary Washburn of Big Island Jazz-Funk Ensemble Justin Thyme

"Reflection is only a moment of quite meditation and thanks for all that has been given." Gary Washburn of the 1970s Big Island jazz-funk ensemble Justin Thyme discusses his influences and ideas that continue to drive his music.

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Gary Washburn: Two Jazz Suites You Need to Know

Review

Gary Washburn's latest release, Earth Music: October Full Moon is of the same caliber and creativity as his A Life In A Day, even with 30 years separating the creation of both musical suites.

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Justin Thyme: A Life In A Day (And A Long September)

Recap Review

Justin Thyme: A Life In A Day (And A Long September)

Everything in my life changed in September, and Justin Thyme's "A Life In A Day" arrived at the right moment to reward me for a long and exhausting month of hard work—quickly becoming one of my favorite Hawaiian finds of the year.

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