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Kanikapila Sunday with Derrick Malama for New Year's Eve

Kanikapila Sunday features three hours of Great Hawaiian Music, including contemporary, traditional and hapa haole songs. You'll also hear slack key guitar and `ukulele instrumentals. Plus, the Kanikapila Sunday Classic! Tune in every Sunday with host Derrick Malama from 1:00-4:00 PM Hawai`i Time on HPR-1.

On this final day of 2017, we'll take a look back at the year in Hawaiian music with songs from Keauhou, Napua, Kuana Torres Kahele, Amy Hanaiali`i, and the duo of Kamanawa. We'll also say 'aloha' to some of the musicians who passed away this year.

Plus, enjoy songs from Keali`i Reichel, Shawn & Lehua, Israel Kamakawiwo`ole, Lance Takamiya, Anthony Pfluke, The Peter Moon Band, Kapena, Darlene Ahuna, Herb Ohta Jr. & Jon Yamasato.

Hear The Brothers Cazimero in Hour Two, along with Teresa Bright, Komakakino, Mauka Soul, Mark Yamanaka, Natalie Ai Kamauu, 'Ale'a, Kawika Kahiapo, Keola Beamer, and Jeff Peterson.

Hoku Zuttermeister kicks off Hour Three, which also features Sean Na'auao, Na Leo, Dennis Pavao, Kupaoa, Rocky Brown with The Makaha Sons, Uluwehi Guerrero and today's Kanikapila Sunday Classic Gabby Pahinui! And stay tuned for a great song to get us into the New Year.

Mahalo for listening today and every Kanikapila Sunday! Derrick

Derrick Malama is the local anchor of Morning Edition.
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