Radio

Listen to radio shows hosted by Aloha Got Soul.

NTS

A monthly exploration into obscure, underground, and lesser known music from Hawaii, bound not by genre or generation but by a connection to the islands. Hosted by Roger Bong.

Listen on NTS 📡  https://nts.live/shows/aloha-got-soul

J-WAVE Sounds & Cities

Tokyo's J-WAVE radio station features selectors from around the world to convery the authentic atmosphere of cities through music. Roger Bong contributes a regular feature showcasing the sounds of Honolulu. (Roger's presenter bio in Japanese: Aloha Got Soul創設者。Aloha Got Soul は2010年に、1970〜80年代のハワイのジャズ、ファンク、ソウル、R&B を中心に紹介するブログとしてスタート。2015年にレコードレーベルへ発展し、2021年にはホノルルに実店舗をオープンした。ジャンルや世代を超え、ハワイの音楽文化に息づく優れた作品を探求・発信し続けている。ラジオ／クラブDJ としても活動中)

Learn more 📡  https://www.j-wave.co.jp/original/middaylounge/soundscities/

Hawaii Public Radio

Mauka to Makai was a weekly exploration of the rich musical fabric of Hawai‘i that aired every Sunday from 4-5 p.m. on HPR-1. As of February 23, 2025, host Roger Bong has concluded his run with Mauka to Makai.

For generations, Hawai‘i's musicians have embraced every genre, style and sound imaginable, from jazz and soul to folk and rock, from funk and R&B to electronic and so much more. This is the sound of the people who call Hawai‘i home, from mauka to makai and everything in between. 

More info 📡  https://www.hawaiipublicradio.org/show/mauka-to-makai

dublab

Fresh flavor was a deep exploration of the Hawaiian islands and beyond. An extension of Oahu-based reissue label, Aloha Got Soul, host DJ Vinyl Don is stoked to bring Hawaii to the airwaves.

Listen to the archives 📡 https://www.dublab.com/djs/dj-vinyl-don