Sunday 21 March

Interview - Makana

HONOLULU, Hawai'i, August 22, 2009 -- Makana had a dream on learning and playing slack key guitar. His dream continues to unfold, influence and entertain many, not only here in Hawaiʻi, but also around the world.

Interview - Heather McMackin

HONOLULU, Hawai'i, August 19, 2009 -- Heather McMackin is not only the strength behind Hawai'i Warriors Head Coach Greg McMackin, but she's a teacher as well...

CD Review - Amy Hanaialiʻi

HONOLULU, Hawai'i, August 19, 2009 -- What does a cooler, dried aku and Amy Hanaialiʻi have to do with a new wonderful CD? Weʻve got the answers and a CD Review...

Interview - Willie K.

HONOLULU, Hawai'i, August 7, 2009 -- There are those that make their mark what they do. They are usually people that accomplish their prospective jobs with passion. Uncle Willie K. is one of the most passionate music people in the hawaiian music genre....

Interview - Vicky Holt Takamine

HONOLULU, Hawai'i, July 7, 2009 -- What do the judges of the hula look for and see? Kumu Hula Vicki Holt Takamine shares her views on Merrie Monarch, her ancestors and her kuleana as it relates to hawaiians yesterday, today and tomorrow...

Interview -- Miss Hawai'i 2009 Raeceen Woolford

HONOLULU, Hawai'i, June 28, 2009 -- Raeceen Woolford is an Iolani and UH Graduate and a former University of Hawai'i Rainbow Wahine Volleyball Player. She is also the brand new Miss Hawai'i 2009. She shares more about who she is...

Interview & CD Review -- Mailani Makainai

HONOLULU, Hawaii, July 2, 2009 -- We talked story with Mailani Makainai about her past with Mighty J, Keahiwai and now going forward as a solo artist. Also read why Billy V calls her release a must add to the collection...

Interview -- Tony Ruiviar Home for Vacation!

HONOLULU, Hawaii, June 24, 2009 --Society Of Seven Leader Tony Ruivivar, home from Las Vegas talks about why being home at this time of the year is so special, the 40th anniversary of SOS and how what happened as a child helped him to become who he is today...

Interview -- Is Miss Hawai'i 2008 Ready To Give Up Crown?

HONOLULU, Hawaii, June 25, 2009 -- Nicole Fox talks about her life in this past year and preparations for life after Miss Hawai'i...

Interview -- Washington D.C. Trip is in Top 5

HONOLULU, Hawaii, June 22, 2009 -- Robert Cazimero spent some time from his busy schedule to join us in studio to explain why his just completed trip to Washington D.C. was one of the best trips heʻs ever taken...

Interview -- Danny Couch gets vocal

HONOLULU, Hawaii, June 9, 2009 -- Danny Couch tells Hawaiian Broadcast first about his past difficulties that he could feel, but doctors could not find with his voice...

Billy V's June 2009 Japan Radio Broadcast

HONOLULU, Hawaii, June 3, 2009 -- Billy V's latest radio short for Japan is heard on J-Wave 81.3, Tokyo with great hawaiian music for everyone to enjoy. You can listen to the show here...

Interview -- Jennifer Perri "He Mele Aloha"

HONOLULU, Hawaii, June 8, 2009 -- Jennifer Perri has been a contestant and host of shows on OC16, host of Nickalodeon Asia and is just back home from being a member of the show "RENT" in Japan. Jenniferʻs home promoting her new CD when we caught up with her...

Interview -- Eric Lee "Crossroads"

HONOLULU, Hawaii, May 28 -- Eric Lee is a member of the Na Hoku Hanohano Award winning group "Na Kama", but he also has a new CD with a difference. We talked with Eric Lee...

New UH Rainbow Wahine Basketball Head Coach

MANOA, Hawaii, May 28 -- University of Hawaii Athletics Department announces new Head Coach for Womenʻs Basketball! We talked with Dana Takahara-Dias...

Interview -- Anuhea makes iNroads on iTunes

HONOLULU, Hawaii, May 18 -- Anuhea became the first recording artist from Hawaii to ever be featured on iTunes Discovery Download of the month and then hit the "Pop" charts at #7...

Interview -- Jake Shimabukuro "LIVE"

HONOLULU, Hawai'i May 21, 2009 -- We sat with Jake Shimabukuro before he headed out on tour; his new CD "LIVE" is out in stores...take a listen to his interview...

CD Review - Anuhea Jenkins

HONOLULU, Hawai'i, March 4, 2009 -- There are those that are at the forefront of the changing local music scene, and Anuhea Jenkins is right there with the best of them. The contemporary music scene will start to shift and change and there are artists that when you hear their music

2009 Hawaii Music Award Winners

Written by Press Release

The duo's album, "'Ikena," won Contemporary Album of the Year. Ho also won an award for a solo project, "Sunny Spaces," which took top honors in the folk music category. Nominees do not have to be residents of Hawaii, and their nominated work need not have been recorded in Hawaii, released by a Hawaii-based record label or distributed in Hawaii to be eligible.

However, voting participation this year was limited to once per e-mail address rather than once per address per day. Kai reports more than 1.6 million "hits" in worldwide voting between Jan. 15 and the close of voting Saturday.

Winners in eight categories will receive Recognition Awards in lieu of regular awards because they were the only nominees in their categories.

The awards will be presented at a ceremony at April 4 at Mamiya Theatre. Tickets are $30 to $45. Call 951-6699.

2009 Hawaii Music Award Winners

Adult Contemporary: Makana, "Different Game"
Anthology: Keali'i Reichel, "Kamalei"
Contemporary Hawaiian: Tia Carrere & Daniel Ho, "'Ikena"
Country: Mihana, "One Little Dream"
Folk: Daniel Ho, "Sunny Spaces"
Hip-Hop: Tassho Pearce, "The Opening Act"
International Hawaiian: Kaulana, "Nani Ailana"
Island Contemporary: Kawao, "The Bond That Binds"
Jazz: Bop Tribal, "Bop Tribal"
New Age: Shawn Livingston Moseley, "The Storm Before the Calm"
Rap: SlappSymphony, "Landz of da Lost"
Reggae: Mana Poly All-Stars, "Mana Poly All-Stars"
Rock: Busekrus, "On the Rocks"
Seasonal: James Kimo West, "Kimo's Hawaiian Slack Key Christmas"
Single: Camile Velasco, "Guava Jelly"
Ska Music: Upstanding Youth, "A Sense of Urgency"
Slack Key: Doug & Sandy McMaster, "Hanalei Tradition"
Steel Guitar: Duke Kaleolani Ching, "Hawaiian Steel Volume 5"
Traditional Hawaiian: Holunape ,"Ahea? Ano!"
Ukulele: Ohta-san, "Spotlight"
World Music: Jamallad, "Global Citizen"

RECOGNITION AWARDS

Blues: Keith Scott, "Piano Azul"
Classical: Keith Scott, "My Favorite Classics"
DVD: June Simon, "Bridge of Time"
Exotica: Waitiki (various artists), "Paradise Lost & Found"
Inspirational/Gospel: Anita Hall, "Send Love"
Pop: Tahiti Rey, "Acoustic Beauty"
Rhythm & Blues: Maoli, "Groovin'"
Spoken Word: Katana, "Kaotica"

Last Updated ( Tuesday, 10 February 2009 06:43 )

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