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Legendary reggae pioneers Black Uhuru return to Honolulu for dates Saturday and Sunday at the Blue Note Hawaiʻi. HPR All Things Considered host Dave Lawrence welcomes leader and original member/founder Duckie Simpson back for a fun chat. This is the first Black Uhuru visit to Hawaiʻi since the pandemic.
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This past weekend, Tonga took center stage at an Oʻahu gala marking the 200th anniversary of the Consular Corps of Hawaiʻi. Tonga's Honorary Consul General Annie Kaneshiro, selected as dean of the corps, arranged for a special singer to perform.
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Teenage musician Kamahaʻo Haumea-Thronas is talented beyond his years with a bright future ahead. Speaking to The Conversation, he shared why it's important to carry on the legacy of his kūpuna through mele Hawaiʻi.
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The song discusses themes of friendship between grandparents and keiki. It was written in part for the Partners in Development Tūtū and Me Traveling Preschool, which serves Native Hawaiian families with children up to five years old.
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A Lahaina resident recounts fleeing into the ocean to escape the Aug. 8 blaze; Viral young performer Kamaha’o Haumea-Thronas kicks off HPR Mele Concert series
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The 2024 national podcasting contest for middle and high school students is open for entries. It will close on May 3.
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The New Zealand rock band Unknown Mortal Orchestra is playing a show on Oʻahu this weekend. The award-winning group is fronted by Ruban Nielson. He was raised in New Zealand, the home of his Māori father, but he also has ties to Hawaiʻi through his mother.
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U.S. Rep. Jill Tokuda talks about her first year in Washington; what this legislative session means for invasive species prevention and local agriculture
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Dangerous driving sees pandemic spike; World-class violinist on the power of music to connect communities and break down barriers of inequality
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NPR Music's Tiny Desk Contest is back.