Derrick Malama

Derrick Malama shares his 2009 interview with Natalie Ai Kamauu. She talks about her journey from Miss Aloha Hula to a career as an award-winning musician.

How fast could you climb a coconut tree? There's a new record in the event — part of a famous sports festival held in Tahiti. HPR’s Derrick Malama has more in the Pacific News Minute.

Listen back to Derrick Malama's 2007 interview with Jon de Mello. The founder of the Mountain Apple Company record label reflects on the voice of Bruddah IZ, Israel Kamakawiwo‘ole.

The new U.S Ambassador to New Zealand is expected to travel to his other diplomatic missions in Niue, the Cook Islands and Samoa soon. HPR's Derrick Malama has more in the Pacific News Minute.

Northern Mariana Islands journalist Thomas Mangloña II shares his firsthand account of the destruction left by Super Typhoon Bavi; Hawaiʻi locals and city officials share their thoughts on the Driver’s License redesign.

Listen to Derrick Malama's 2010 studio session with Keola Beamer and Raiatea Helm. Derrick spoke with them shortly after the release of their first and only collaboration album.

Australia is seeking to finalize a security deal with the Solomon Islands. HPR’s Derrick Malama has more in the Pacific News Minute.

Australia and Vanuatu sign an agreement blocking China or any other country from building a military base on Vanuatu. HPR's Derrick Malama has more in the Pacific News Minute.

Kanikapila Vintage is a podcast that digs into the Hawaiʻi Public Radio archives to present interviews and studio sessions that feature the very best of Hawaiian music. We’re kicking off the series with a studio session from the Brothers Cazimero, recording at the legendary Mountain Apple Studios in 2004.

A research team in Papua New Guinea has discovered a new species of shark that “walks.” HPR's Derrick Malama has more in the Pacific News Minute.