Oct. 1—In the final decades of the Hawaiian monarchy, and for a decade or two afterward, the violin, viola, cello, zither, autoharp and Western flute were integral parts of Hawaiian music. In the ...

Island reggae band ʻĀinaty is led by Grammy-nominated Maui musician Kamalei Kawaʻa. ʻĀinaty will perform at 9 p.m. tonight at the Maui County Fair. Courtesy photo The Maui County Fair is back, and ...

Raiatea Helm will sing songs from her acclaimed album “A Legacy Of Hawaiian Song & String Volume One” with the Pops Orchestra. Courtesy photo For her upcoming “Nā Mele o Hawai’i” concert with the Maui ...

When revolutionists overthrew the Hawaii Kingdom and deposed Queen Liliuokalani on Jan. 17, 1893, their Committee of Safety established the Provisional Government of Hawaii led by Sanford B. Dole.

Summer Bash 2025 is a two-night, all-ages music festival hosted by Hawaii’s Finest at the Hawai‘i Convention Center on July 25–26, 2025. The event features a powerhouse lineup of island reggae and ...

With its breezy island rhythm and welcoming aloha spirit, Hawaii has a way of bringing people together through song and dance. Across this Pacific paradise, music festivals large and small honor the ...