It’s Thursday, December 12 – From HPR2, it’s The Conversation
Legacy of Nelson Mandela: Njoroge Njoroge
Njoroge Njoroge is an assistant professor in the Department of History at the University of Hawai‘i, Manoa. He researches modern politics, music, pop culture and critical theory. He is currently working on a book... Chocolate Surrealism: Music, Movement, Memory and History in the Circum-Caribbean.
Intro Music: Natal by Cesaria Evora
Outro Music: Backyard Quiz Theme by Jon de Mello
“Sovereignty” Movie: Troy Ira Rimel
Troy Ira Rimel is the author, producer, and director of “Sovereignty,” a full length independent feature film that was made with a local volunteer cast and crew. The premiere will be December 18 at the Palace Theater in Hilo.
Intro Music: Island Fever Blues by Jake Shimabukuro
Outro Music: Only Home by Kalei Gamiao
HAHPI Sale Jeopardizing Housing First: Pam Witty-Oakland
Pam Witty-Oakland is the Director of community Services for the City and county of Honolulu. As of now the Honolulu Affordable Housing Preservation Initiative will move forward.
Intro Music: Human (Tin Tin Out Mix) by Pretenders
Outro Music: Secret Bell by The Coach and Four
Merry Christmas Baby: Vernon Sakata
Vernon Sakata is a Honolulu-based guitarist and composer. He has three CD’s under his own name.
Intro Sounds: Cool Yule by Ginai Hill
Outro Music: Chili’s Cha Cha by Vernon Sakata