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Ohta San: Soul Time In Hawaii

Bands / Artists Soul Time in Hawaii

Ohta San: Soul Time In Hawaii

What makes soul, soul? I've asked this question before, and my answer is: "soul" moves us from deep within. Herb Ohta, Sr. (Ohta San) taps into that soul spectrum with his Decca LP, Soul Time In Hawaii.

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Alika Lyman Group: What Dreams Are Made Of

Interviews

Alika Lyman Group: What Dreams Are Made Of

Intoxicating, cool, funky, and surprising—the Alika Lyman Group's performance at the Dragon Upstairs was a delight. This trio of talented individuals finessed their way through every song that night.

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Alika Lyman's Debut CD Release Party

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Alika Lyman's Debut CD Release Party

The Alika Lyman Group release their debut CD at The Dragon Upstairs this Friday. Their single, "Summer Me", beckons to be played once, twice, or twenty times with its sound of lazy sunshine baking the brim of your hat.

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Dig This Vibe Recap: Le Feelings at Mercury Bar

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Dig This Vibe Recap: Le Feelings at Mercury Bar

There were four of us spinning: Shitzr, Aloha Got Soul, Oliver Twist, and Alston. What felt like a dream has landed on Honolulu's music scene. Dig This Vibe is a reality, there's no doubt about it.

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My Top 5: Oliver Twist (Oliver Seguin)

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My Top 5: Oliver Twist (Oliver Seguin)

Oliver's got a lot of history to his name in the Hawaii hip hop since. He's also got a lot of Hawaiian records.

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