Mauka to Makai is a weekly exploration of the rich musical fabric of Hawai‘i and will air every Sunday from 4-5 p.m. on HPR-1.

As of February 23, 2025, Roger Bong has concluded his run with Mauka to Makai. While we seek a new host, HPR will present special programming in this Sunday 4 p.m. timeslot. Beginning March 2, we'll be broadcasting our award-winning podcast, This Is Our Hawaiʻi. Examine the legacy of large land ownership across the Islands—and how that's impacting our communities. A brand new Episode 6 premieres on April 6. Learn more.

For generations, Hawai‘i's musicians have embraced every genre, style and sound imaginable, from jazz and soul to folk and rock, from funk and R&B to electronic and so much more. This is the sound of the people who call Hawai‘i home, from mauka to makai and everything in between.

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