Comedian, actor, writer, musician, superstar Tommy Davidson will be appearing at the Blue Note Hawai`i this week. Classical Pacific host Sharene Taba spoke with Mr. Davidson about his career and his upcoming projects. Mr. Davidson shared his shakas, and a President Obama impersonation.https://www.bluenotejazz.com/hawaii/

Double bassist Taiga Bento has appeared on NPR's "From the Top" with both the Hawaiʻi Youth Symphony and the 4U ʻUkelele Quartet. A member of the Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra and a Moanalua High School alum, Benito shares a glimpse into college life as a music major.

To promote the Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra’s Celesta Challenge (a fundraiser to help welcome a 1935 Mustel celesta to its new home in Hawaiʻi), pianist Katy Luo joins Classical Pacific to share her love for the dreamy, magical instrument. From Hedwig’s Theme to the 'Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy,' the celesta’s spellbinding sound has Luo excited to welcome the new instrument

Bassoonist with the Hawai‘i Symphony Orchestra, founder of the Spring Wind Quintet and Chamber Music Hawai‘i, teacher, composer, orchestrator, author, and musicians' advocate—Marsha Schweitzer wears many hats. In this Thursday Spotlight, she joins Classical Pacific to discuss music, the arts in Hawai‘i, and how we can support a healthy music community.

In this College Edition of the Tuesday Student Takeover, ʻukulele player and Hawaiian language major Kamakahukilani Plunkett joins Classical Pacific host Sharene Taba to share her love of music and ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi. A summer production and operations intern at Hawaiʻi Public Radio, Plunkett is also a member of the Hawaiian trio Kilia, featured in the Live from the Atherton – Mele Hawaiʻi Performance Series.

Tune in to HPR-2 on Aug. 2 and Aug. 3 for a special broadcast featuring the Junction Trio in concert. This brilliant chamber ensemble performed recently in Honolulu as part of the Hawaii Chamber Music Festival. In addition to trios by Ravel and Brahms, hear exclusive interviews by John Zak and Sharene Taba.