EKK Schedule 2009

Jan 6, 2009

E Kanikapila Kakou Hawaiian Music Program 2009

Cross Cultural Influences on Hawaiian Music

All sessions held on Monday at Island School main hall, 3-1875 Kaumualii Highway, Lihue 96766

   

Monday, January 19, 6:00 – 9:00 pm: O’Brian Eselu, kumu hula extraordinaire, and Kenneth Makuakane, outstanding songwriter 

Monday, January 26, 6:00 – 9:00 pm:  Chanel Flores, Ms Tita 2006, wonderful entertainer and aspiring songwriter

Monday, February 2, 6:00 – 9:00 pm:  Peter Apo, outstanding Hawaiian cultural consultant with accompanist Zanuck Lindsey

Monday, February 9, 6:00 – 9:00 pm:  Palani Vaughan and “King’s Own” with Ashley Kimo Artis & Isaac Kalua; and Kilipaki Vaughan; Palani’s songs are woven into the history of Hawaiian music

Monday, February 16, 6:00 – 9:00 pm:  Nathan Aweau, NHH male entertainer of the year; Walt Keale, extraordinary composer/musician. 

Monday, February 23, 6:00 – 9:00 pm:  Kupaoa Music – Lihau Hannahs and Kellen Paik – hot young duo with wonderful new compositions; new to EKK

Monday, March 2, 6:00 – 9:00 pm:  Eric Lee

Monday, March 9, 6:00 – 9:00 pm:  Leilani Rivera Bond, kumu hula and singer, shares new compositions, her extraordinary voice and some hula dancers

Monday, March 16, 6:00 – 9:00 pm:  Leokane Pryor, Maui falsetto singer, with Hana musicians – Glenwood Tolentino, Christopher and Matthew-John Helekahi

Monday, March 23, 6:00 – 9:00 pm:  Lopaka Bukoski, Kauai kumu hula, with Kelly Love and Naniwai’ui Kanahele of Ni’ihau

Monday, March 30, 6:00 – 9:00 pm:  “Jumping Flea” Virtuosos will each share their own unique ukulele stylings – Gordon Mark, classical ukulele; David Kamakahi, contemporary and traditional Hawaiian music; Aldrine Guerrero, Kauai ukulele star and online ukulele instructor. 

Monday, April 6, 6:00 – 9:00 pm:  Maka Herrod, expect the unexpected with Kauai’s BoomShakaLakaMaka

CONCERTS presented or co-sponsored by Garden Island Arts Council:

Saturday January 24, 2009, 7:00–9:00 pm

A History of Jazz—Part 2

The Great American Songbook and Jump, Jive and Boogie Blues

Featuring: Noel Jewkes with Kirk Smart, David Braun, David Yukimura, Tony Rodarte, Will Lydgate and special guests

Kauai Community College Performing Arts Center

Contact 652-7226 or Kirksmart1@yahoo.com


Sunday, February 15, 2009, 7:00–9:30 pm

E Kanikapila Kakou Hawaiian Music Concert

Headlining: Nathan Aweau and hula dancer Kelehua Kawai

Napua Greig w/ Sean Naleimaile, Joshua Kahula & David Montero

Special Guests:  Madeleine Brandli & Walt Keale

Kauai Community College Performing Arts Center

Contact: giac@hawaiilink.net

 

Saturday, March 7, 2009, 7:00–9:30 pm

Hawaiian Treasures Concert

Featuring: Richard Hoopii, George Kahumoku Jr., Dennis Kamakahi

Kauai Community College Performing Arts Center

Contact: George Kahumoku Jr., (808-280-9948)


Saturday, March 7 and Sunday, March 8, 2009, time TBA

Workshops available pending signup: 

Ukulele Strumming & Techniques–Richard Hoopii

Hawaiian Songs and songwriting–Dennis Kamakahi

Hawaiian Slackkey Guitar–Dennis Kamakahi

Hawaiian Slackkey Ukulele–George Kahumoku Jr.

Hawaiian Storytelling–George Kahumoku Jr

Contact to sign up: giac@hawaiilink.net