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Noel Okimoto on Classical Pacific

21 years since releasing his award winning album "Ohana," Noel Okimoto talks about his childhood as a professional drummer, his friendships, and his new album, "Hō`ihi." Follow Noel and his Ohana Jazz performances on instagram @ohanajazzhawaii

Sharene Keliʻipunilei Lum Taba grew up in Pearl City listening to a variety of music – mostly in the car and the choice of the driver (Grandma, Mom, Dad, sister or brother). It ranged from Hawaiian to Japanese Enka to Top 40 to HPR. Sharene played the violin in school, and is now a professional freelance harpist and mother. She and husband jazz bassist Dean Taba love to play and listen to music, and are raising their children to celebrate the love of learning and of all kinds of music.
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