Island Girl, Barrie Kealoha visits Classical Pacific

Hawaiʻi Public Radio | By Sharene Keliʻipunilei Lum Taba

Published June 24, 2023 at 3:41 PM HST

Before her appearance on "The Coral Princess," Barrie shares music about Spam, sings live in the studio, and tells us about life and work on cruise ships.

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Sharene Keli`ipunilei Lum Taba is a harpist and is married to Jazz bassist and educator, Dean Taba.

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