Songs & Stories

This is an interview with Hawaiin Reggae (Jawaiian) legend Bruddah Waltah. It took place on July 29, 2022 at Hilo Palace Theater at benefit for the musician.

This is a discussion with Hair's Stage Director Lee Summers, Choreographer Debra McGee, and Hawaii Performing Arts Festival's Executive Director Justin John Moniz. They talk about what went into the production of HPAF's 2022 presentation of the rock musical "Hair."

This is a behind-the-scenes look at “Orpheus in the Underworld,” a Hawaii Performing Arts Festival Production. The discussion features Stage Director Scott Skiba, Costume Designer Michelle Hartman, and Music Director Paul Floyd. It was recorded at the Kahilu Theatre on July 18, 2022.

This is an interview with Blues guitarist Bob Margolin talking about his career and upcoming show at Gertrude's Jazz Bar in Kona on July 23.

This is a special “Behind the Curtain” event featuring Stage Director Beth Dunnington and Alexis  Enyart, music director and conductor for the Opera "As One."

This is an interview with music director and conductor Alexis Enyart who will be part of the chamber opera As One. As One runs for two performances at the Kahilu Theatre on Saturday, July 9 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, July 10 at 4 p.m. Purchase tickets at KahiluTheatre.org

This is an interview with Hāwane Rios, a chanter, dancer, singer/songwriter, musician, resource educator, and cultural practitioner. We discussed her upcoming performance at the Fairmont Orchid, as well as current and future projects

On Thursday, June 30, the Hawaii Performing Arts Festival (HPAF) celebrates the start of its 18th season at Fairmont Orchid. The Festival will celebrate the rich culture of Hawai’i during a transcendent season opener in the open-air Plantation Estate. Performers include Hawane Rios, Blayne Asing, Kaulu Amaral with Pomai Brown & Friends, and Hālau Ka’eaikahelelani. All proceeds from this evening will support the HPAF Scholarship Fund for local high school students. 

Ronnie V & The Family Band will be releasing their debut album Family Style on Friday, July 1 on various platforms and on CD. In this interview, we spoke with Ronnie about the album and asked him to select two tracks to discuss.

The Family Style album is available for purchase via Bandcamp. You can also stream it on Spotify and other digital platforms.

Show Notes: This is a pre-show interview with musician and multi-instrumentalist Joachim Cooder. He will be appearing at the Kahilu Theatre on Saturday, June 25 at 7 p.m.

We discussed his latest album Over That Road, I’m Bound, a Hawaiian connection with his father Ry Cooder and Gabby Pahinui, along with what fans can look forward to at his upcoming show in Waimea.

This is an interview with Hawaiian slack key guitar master Makana before his Father’s Day concert at the Hilo Palace Theater on June 19 at 4 p.m. In the interview, we discussed his latest album, Pūlama: Legacies of Hawai'i, and what fans can look forward to at the show.