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Jordan Segundo on Classical Pacific

Hawaiʻi Public Radio | By Sharene Keliʻipunilei Lum Taba

Published January 10, 2025 at 3:03 PM HST

From his home in Miami, Jordan Segundo spoke to Classical Pacific listeners about his upcoming Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra Hapa Symphony tribute to Frank Sinatra and Jimmy Borges. As a news anchor on South Florida's most-watched news station, Segundo reflects on his journey—from his roots at Farrington High School to his music career and transition to serious news reporting. He also shares valuable advice for young listeners and reveals his favorite Sinatra tunes!

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Sharene Keliʻipunilei Lum Taba

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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