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Links for Slack Key Guitar Artists, and More
There is a growing number of Slack Key and Hawaiian Music Sites on the Internet. Here are some of the best, along with a directory to Slack Key Artists with or without webpages. (Note this is a continuing work in progress.)
Slack Key Artists - see the Slack Key Artists page for kihoalu.org profiles. Some artists without websites may not be listed.
Keola Beamer - one of the premier Hawaiian Slack Key artists
Nick Borho - Slack Key guitarist in Kona
Danny Carvahlo - Wow! Hard to believe this kid was only 15 or 16 when he did Slack Key Journey.
Cindy Combs - the Slack Key Lady
- see the review of her latest album
Cindy's Myspace Page
Ken Emerson - Kaua'i Slack Key and Steel virtuoso - see the review of his latest album
Steven Espaniola - Oahu native and Bay Area resident with a killer falsetto
- see the review of his latest album
Mark Hanson – see info on his excellent book on the instructional material guide.
Daniel Ho – also a record label and Producer. A more fingerstyle / progressive style.
Atta Isaacs -
Stephen Inglis - fingerstylist who plays with Makana in addition to his solo career
Led Ka'apana - a slack key legend
Kihoalu.org Profile
George Kahumoku Jr.
Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Series
Keoki Kahumoku - Keoki is a great player - no "official" site yet, but several places for info
Keoki Kahumoku - some limited info here on his dad's site.
Dennis Kamakahi -
Donald Kauli'a -
John Keawe - good website, up to date. Slack Key Master in Kohala.
Ozzie Kotani - a modern master, carrying on Sonny's tradition of teaching
Kihoalu.org Artist Profile
Ozzie's Slack-Key Instruction Site
Official Website - a little out of date
George Kuo -
Leonard Kwan -
Makana - one of the most progressive Slack Key voices
Makana's Myspace Page - more up to date than his website.
Patrick Landeza - Bay Area Slack Master
Peter Moon
Mark Nelson - collaborates on instruction materials and puts on camps with Keola
Pahinui...
Gabby Pahinui
Gabby & Sons of Hawai'i
The "Gabby" Band
Bla Pahinui
Cyril Pahinui - see the review of Cyril's latest album
Martin Pahinui
Jeff Peterson – website is a little out of date, but has info on Jeff
Steve Sano -
Braddah Smitty -
Jim "Kimo" West - also plays with Weird Al
Chris Yeaton - Slack Key / Fingerstyle artist in Kona
Woodsong Acoustic Group - also inclues information on Big Isle guitarist Bolo
Steel & Uke
Dagan Bernstein - Waimea Uke artist, plays with Braddah Smitty
Bob Brozman - a big dog of the steel guitar from the "Long" Island
Bobby Ingano - first call session guy and steel player - read the review of his latest album
Barney Isaacs - legendary steel player
Eddie Kamae - Legendary Sons of Hawai'i Stalwart and Uke Master
David Kamakahi - info on his father's webpage, who he tours with
Gordon Mark - bio on Daniel Ho's website
Herb Ohta, Jr. - frequent collaborator with the Kahumoku's and Daniel Ho
Brittni Paiva - hard not to hear her playing uke on Hawaiian radio; also plays slack key and bass
David "Feet" Rogers - regarded by some as the best Hawaiian steel player
Jake Shimabukuro - he can play fast...
"Kona" Bob Stoffer - inventor of the Kona Walking Bass ('Slack Key Bass') and fine steel guitarist.
Other Island Music Artists
Maunalua - Hawaiian music trio - see the review of their latest album
Popular clip of the group on You Tube
Paula Fuga - island music diva
Raiatea Helm - a young, Hawaiian Patsy Cline
Pilioha - Trio in the style of Hui Ohana - see the review of their latest album
Calendars, Events, Festivals
See our Events Page for Our Calendar and links to other Calendars & Festivals
Independent Luthiers
Big Island Ukulele Guild - some builders also make guitars; the site is a little out of date...
James Goodall - actually a larger shop in Kailua-Kona - killer guitars if you can afford 'em
Dennis Lake - build under the "Po Mahina" ("Night Moon") name
"Kona" Bob Stoffer - produces the "Kona Walking Bass" that has a fast growing popularity among traditional Hawaiian musicians and even some Bluegrass players. The site also has some nice clips of Kona Bob playing the bass with various Hawaiian musicians, including a killer Sweet Georgia Brown with Led Ka'apana.
Other Slack Key Sites of Interest
Taropatch.net - excellent forum on Slack Key guitar - the place to go for message boards & discussion groups.
Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Concert Series on Maui - info about the series and players
Aloha Video TV - video clips
Record Labels
Dancing Cat Records - lots of great resources
Daniel Ho Productions - based out of L.A., lots of George & Keoki Kahumoku, Herb Ohta Jr., and an Ozzie Kotani album
Hana-ola Records / Cord International - reissues of Ray Kane & Leonard Kwan - also a Ken Emerson album
Palm Records - Charles Michael Brotman's pioneering local label based out of Waimea, won first Hawaiian Grammy
Select Articles & Resources
Dancing Cat "Slack Key Book"
"Slack Key" Wikipedia Article