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Antonia Bennett on Classical Pacific

Hawaiʻi Public Radio | By Sharene Keliʻipunilei Lum Taba

Published December 20, 2025 at 4:29 AM HST

Antonia Bennett

Antonia Bennett travels to Hawaiʻi this weekend to perform four shows at the Halekulani Hotel's Lewers Lounge. Bennett reflects on her musical beginnings with her father Tony Bennett.

She discusses her experience on stage before attending the Berklee College of Music. She also recalls family holiday traditions, like Santa stopping by early so her father, Tony Bennett, could sleep in on Christmas morning.

Learn more about Antonia Bennett's appearance at Lewers Lounge.

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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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