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Classical Music Conversations

Tuesday Student Takeover: Broderick Nakasone

Hawaiʻi Public Radio | By Sharene Keliʻipunilei Lum Taba

Published July 15, 2025 at 9:15 PM HST

Guitarist Broderick Nakasone graduated from ʻIolani School this past Spring, and will be attending the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston. Nakasone encourages music students to play the music they love. Hear Nakasone at Noel Okimotoʻs Ohana Jazz on July 31. @ohanajazzhawaii

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