Narrated by Raiatea Helm, this PBS Hawai‘i documentary uncovers Hawaiʻi’s deep, global impact on modern music despite the political struggles they faced at home.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7nZNeQYoQgs
The discussion of Joseph Kekuku and steel guitar starts around 42 minutes into the presentation if you just want that.
Pu‘uwai Haokila: The Story of How Hawai‘i Shaped Modern Music
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Re: Pu‘uwai Haokila: The Story of How Hawai‘i Shaped Modern Music
Thanks, Brad, that was absolutely fascinating!
I read KIKA KILA, and hated for it to end.
I read KIKA KILA, and hated for it to end.
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1982 Kline U12 Pedal steel
2019 Sierra U12 Pedal Steel
2011 Bear Creek MK Weissenborn
Milkman 40W Mini amp w/Telonics 15" speaker.
Dr. Z Surgical Steel w/TT 15" speaker.
Frenzel MB-50 head.
Spaceman, Empress, Eventide, Pigtronix.