"Only You" might be a classic pop ballad, but in the hands of Makana Music it becomes a kī hōʻalu masterpiece. This performance was captured live on May 26, 2009, during the "So Much More Hawaii" tour. You can hear how he uses the slack key tuning to create a full sound that mimics a bass player, rhythm guitarist, and melody line all at once. It is a perfect example of how the genre can adapt and breathe new life into any song. Makana is a vital figure in the history of Hawaiian music. He was th

Two Hawaiian music legends, one unforgettable night! 🎶✨ Next Wednesday, March 26th, Henry Kapono & Keola Beamer come together for a rare performance at Blue Note Waikiki – an evening of iconic mele, storytelling, and aloha. 🌺 Seats are filling up—don’t miss out! Grab your tickets now! 🎟️🔥 📍 Blue Note Waikiki 🗓️ Wednesday | 6:30 PM 🎟️ https://www.bluenotejazz.com/hawaii/shows/?eid=14108013 📸 @AldenFukushima #livemusic #nightout #Waikiki #Hawaiianmusic #alohaspirit #dontmissout Henry Kapon