Digable Planets make their first appearance in Hawaii
Slick rhymes, jazz-infused beats and a laid-back sense of cool personified the 1990s hip-hop group Digable Planets. Read more
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Spearhead’s Michael Franti stands on the frontline of social justice
Michael Franti’s music has addressed worldly issues with passion and an eye on the possibility of change for nearly four decades. Read more
All-4-One keeps love songs coming 26 years later
All-4-One brings their vocal charm and gentlemanly bravado to Blue Note Hawaii for six shows, Friday through Sunday — their first performances in 2019, their 26th year together. Read more
DJ Four Color Zack headlines Manifest anniversary
A skilled turntablist and high level craftsman on the decks, Four Color Zack’s enhanced musical perspective and keen sense of creativity may differ a bit from the current popular superstar DJ narrative but that’s what makes him qualified to be one of theculture’s ambassadors. Read more
Yung Pinch brings beachy, psychedelic grooves to Honolulu
Blake Sandoval is an up and coming hip hop artist; don’t let the long brown hair, high-pitch voice and wiry frame fool you. Read more
Jay Park brings swagger, soul, hip-hop style to K-pop
With a hip, swagged-out R&B style and electric charisma to match, Korean-American pop artist Jay Park has helped revamp the perception of Korean pop, aka K-Pop music, around the world. Read more
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Chainsmokers starts off multiple-day ‘Party of the Year’
DJ-producer tandem the Chainsmokers have had a remarkable rise to the top of the millennial music food chain. Read more
Marley can’t help but be himself on ‘Stony Hill’
As the youngest son of reggae trailblazer and cultural icon Bob Marley, Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley has created a legacy of his own — advancing the sound and status of present-day reggae music. Read more
Balladeers big during the ’90s set to perform this weekend
A wave of soulful ’90s pop will sweep across the island this weekend at a pair of concerts featuring hit-making groups All-4-One and Shai, and Hawaii’s own singing sensation Forte. Read more
Kaskade takes dance-music stardom in stride
Staying ahead of the culture curve has helped Kaskade, one of the country’s top draws as a touring DJ, become one of the marquee attractions in electronic dance music. Read more
Festival aims to warn of plastic pollution
Musicians and activists who will sound the alarm over threats plastic pollution poses to the ocean surrounding Hawaii Sunday at the Ocean Aid Hawaii music festival, with an all-star lineup including CeeLo Green, Bootsy Collins, Maxi Priest, the Ohio Players, Henry Kapono, Makana and Taimane. Read more
CeeLo Green lends expertise to Ocean Aid music fest
Known for his soul-pop savvy on massive hits like 2006’s “Crazy” and 2010’s “Forget You,” as the vocal half of Gnarls Barkley and for his stint as a coach on the Emmy Award-winning show “The Voice,” five-time Grammy winner CeeLo Green headlines the inaugural Ocean Aid Hawaii music festival Sunday at the Waikiki Shell. Read more
Hot music maker Mr. Carmack draws on experience for creativity
DJ and producer Mr. Carmack has transformed himself from college dropout to one of the most prolific electronic music producers of today. Read more
Exploding rapper DeJ Loaf is the new sensation in hip-hop
In the male-dominated rap game, Detroit emcee DeJ Loaf resists the urge to be average at all costs. Read more
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