Kaylee Shimizu wins knockout on NBC’s ‘The Voice’
Kaylee Shimizu notched another victory Monday as she emerged the winner on the first night of the three-way knockout rounds on NBC’s popular talent show “The Voice.” Read more
Kaylee Shimizu notched another victory Monday as she emerged the winner on the first night of the three-way knockout rounds on NBC’s popular talent show “The Voice.” Read more
Hawaii’s caregivers are in the spotlight this week as the PlayBuilders of Hawai‘i Theater Company presents its new community-based play, “The Super Executive Aunties of the Malama the Caregivers Collective.” Read more
Hawaii went 2-for-2 this week as Kaylee Shimizu and Jason Arcilla won their Battle Rounds on NBC’s popular talent show “The Voice.” Read more
When a friend asked Kata Maduli to fill in for a musician who couldn’t play for a night, he assumed they needed a drummer or a rhythm guitarist since he grew up playing both instruments. Read more
Honolulu Star-Advertiser cartoonist Jon J. Murakami is one of 23 island artists whose work will be on display Friday when “Comic Jam Hawaii: Talk Story, Draw Story” opens at the Downtown Art Center in Chinatown. Read more
It’s an origin story straight out of one of those old movies about kids putting together a show in their neighbor’s barn. But this one is true. Read more
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“Who Am I.” That’s the title and the theme of the debut single by Taboo Zero, a compelling, dark, electric pop song that paints a portrait of a woman’s journey through emotional self-assessment and her quest for personal identity. Read more
Yemun Chung — event promoter, entertainment visionary, decorated combat veteran — died Sept. 11 in Las Vegas after complaining of chest pains. He was 78. Read more
The music video is a gorgeous celebration of Oahu’s beautiful scenery. Read more
In the final decades of the Hawaiian monarchy, and for a decade or two afterward, the violin, viola, cello, zither, autoharp and Western flute were integral parts of Hawaiian music. Read more
The year was 1983. Polynesian women had “the look” the national fashion industry was going gaga over, and they suddenly found themselves in demand for photo shoots and fashion show runways. Read more
When Kuuipo Kumukahi and the Hawaiian Music Perpetuation Society present “Mali‘o 2023 – Celebrating Na Mele Wahine” Friday and Saturday at the Hawaii Theater, audiences will experience kaona on several levels. Read more
Jeff Pang, 69, is generous with his produce, and with cuttings from his plants that lucky recipients can transplant in their own gardens. Ask “how-to” questions and he’ll share his knowledge. Read more
Native American residents of the islands will be joined by dancers and musicians from the mainland to celebrate the traditions of their culture. Read more
As a professional musician for 25 years and counting, the ukulele virtuoso has gone from local stardom to international acclaim. Read more
Welcome to “Mendokusai,” Big Island playwright Eric Stack’s compelling contemporary drama about culture and conflict. The production, which opened Aug. 17, is now playing at the Kumu Kahua Theatre in Honolulu. Read more
Cecilio Rodriguez and Henry Kapono Ka‘aihue played together for the first time at a dinner party in 1973 after a mutual friend suggested that they might like to make music together. Read more
Aipolani credited his sister with introducing him to the music of Jamaican reggae superstar Bob Marley in 1979, and with that, he became a fan of Marley and reggae music. Read more
All proceeds from ticket sales, monetary donations, donations of supplies and nonperishable food items, and proceeds from the silent auction, will go to the Lahaina Keiki Relief Fund. Read more
The Hawaii Symphony Orchestra and a star-studded roster of Hawaii recording artists will be taking the stage Sunday to raise money for relief efforts in the wake of the Maui wildfires. Read more
The Wiwoʻole Maui Benefit Concert is set for Saturday, while Hawaii Theatre will host the Hana Hou Music Festival in September. Read more