Kanikapila Sunday features three hours of Great Hawaiian Music, including contemporary, traditional and hapa haole songs. You'll also hear slack key guitar and ‘ukulele instrumentals. Plus, the Kanikapila Sunday Classic! Tune in TODAY with host Derrick Malama from 1:00-4:00 PM Hawai’i Time on HPR-1.
In Hour One, we remember the contributions of legendary composer, arranger and producer Jack de Mello. He died Saturday in Las Vegas at the age of 102.
You'll also hear music from Keauhou, Hoku Zuttermeister, Raiatea Helm, Na Wai 'Eha, the Brothers Cazimero (pictured), Kupaoa, Israel Kamakawiwo'ole, Kalani Pe'a, Ho'okena, Uluwehi Guerrero and Kapena.
Hour Two features Kuana Torres Kahele, Robi Kahakalau, Na Hoa, Hi'ikua, Keali'i Reichel, Jeff Peterson, Cyril Pahinui, Waipuna, Weldon Kekauoha and Kulaiwi.
Hour Three highlights Natalie Ai Kamauu, Sean Na'auao, Napua, Ku'uipo Kumukahi, Gordon Freitas, Keola Beamer, the Makaha Sons, and a Kanikapila Sunday Classic from Hui Ohana!
Mahalo for listening today and every Kanikapila Sunday! Derrick
