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Classical Music Conversations

Classical Pacific's Valentine's Day with Douglas Dunnell and Cheri Nakamura

Hawaiʻi Public Radio | By Sharene Keliʻipunilei Lum Taba

Published February 14, 2025 at 7:23 PM HST

Officiant Douglass Dunnell and singer Cheri Nakamura join Classical Pacific host Sharene Taba for a conversation about happy celebrations, music, and their careers on stage. The trio are long-time pals who provide music accompaniment for Japanese weddings every weekend.

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Sharene Keliʻipunilei Lum Taba

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

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