Music

A new mural at the intersection of Waialae and Koko Head avenues in Kaimukī honors the late musician Fiji. Tony Rocks of the Honolulu Piercing Company commissioned street artist Tehrell Porter to create the mural.

Jeffrey Shaffer sits on the sidewalk off Waianuenue Avenue while practicing overtone singing. It’s also known as throat singing, a vocal technique where the singer produces multiple notes at the same time.

Professor and musician Jon Osorio is to headline ResistanceFest this Friday. He spoke to The Conversation's Catherine Cruz about how the power of music can drive social movements and inspire the younger generation.

Clara Kim spoke with HPR's DW Gibson about her performance this weekend as part of the Live from the Atherton Classical Music Series.

The beloved musician Fiji was widely recognized as a pioneer of Pacific sound. He died last week in Suva, Fiji, while surrounded by his family. HPR's Cassie Ordonio reports how his legacy lives on.

Gov. Green discusses the latest damage assessments after yesterday's tsunami scare; Hawaiʻi's new state fire marshal shares what she's learned during her first two months on the job

Kenny Endo is preparing for two concerts at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa next month to celebrate his fifth decade as a taiko drum master.

HPR News Director Bill Dorman shares what the elimination of federal funding for public media means for HPR; Gov. Josh Green talks about what's next for the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority and the possible impact of low vaccination rates among students

The event brought live music, small businesses, and ʻono food to Kapiʻolani Park, providing a community for vendors, organizers, and visitors. HPR's Emma Caires has more.

Hawaiʻi's ʻukulele festival is back on Oʻahu this Sunday for its third year in a row since the COVID-19 pandemic. The festival will feature live music, a keiki cultural activities center, an artisan craft village, and a multi-ethnic food court.