Music

A local music group has been sporting new instruments with a fascinating backstory. Belgian luthier Tim Duerinck created them out of flax fiber.

Former UH law school dean Avi Soifer reflects on the rule of law during President Trump's first 100 days in office; Capital & Main senior reporter Marcus Baram talks about the launch of his newsroom's DOGE impact tracker

Local DJ Morgan Nixon has been making waves with a new guide to the music of a record label that has been called the "Motown of Jamaica." The Conversation talked to him about his new book.

McKinley driver education coordinator Leilani Okuda discusses the perils of distracted driving; Author and DJ Morgan Nixon documents the history of the Jamaican reggae music label Studio One

Hawaiʻi's Thunderstorm Artis returns to national television after five years. He was raised in Haleʻiwa by his musically inclined family. HPR's Cassie Ordonio reports.

The Hawaiʻi Youth Symphony has had a busy 60th anniversary season. We looked at our rosters and found four former members among our staff at HPR. The Conversation talked to them about their orchestra days.

This weekend, the Hawai‘i Symphony Orchestra will perform at the Neal S. Blaisdell Concert Hall on Oʻahu. The performance called Game ON! will feature The Witcher 3, World of Warcraft, Ori, The Elder Scrolls, Assassin‘s Creed, Guild Wars 2, Portal 2, Bioshock, and more.

Hawaiʻi's Thunderstorm Artis advanced to the next round on ABC's "American Idol" with his original song, "Don't Let Me Let You Go." The episodes air live on ABC every Sunday.

This Wednesday evening, the Hawaiʻi Youth Symphony will be playing alongside members of the Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra in a return to the Blaisdell Concert Hall.

Patrick Makuakāne’s hālau, Nā Lei Hulu I Ka Wēkiu, is celebrating its 40th year with anniversary shows. He spoke to The Conversation about his journey and the late singer Roberta Flack.