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Hawaiian music: start with Gabby Pahinui, Pops
A confluence of factors, algorithms, and introspection among them, compel me to write a blog about Hawaiian music. It’s a fool’s errand. Books have been written and graduate studies courses have been taught about Hawaiian music and the major players who constellate the firmament of beloved performers who have forged its modern and mainstream identity.…
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Why Hawaii Loves Iam Tongi, American Idol Winner
Though Iam Tongi’s American Idol season is fading into the past, he remains a beloved musician throughout Hawaii and beyond. Let’s take a look at the Hawaiian musician’s rise to fame and what he’s up to today. Iam Tong’s American Idol Season I’ve never been much of an American Idol fan. Not even a little.…
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Tipping in Hawaii – here’s why
One of the most common concerns we hear from visitors regards tipping in Hawaii. Who should be tipped? When? How much? Food and beverage industry workers should be tipped, certainly. Parking valets, too. Leaving a few bucks for the cleaning staff at your hotel/resort/vacation rental is also a fine way to express your aloha for…
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Bruddah IZ, Forever in Our Hearts
Bruddah IZ was one of Hawaii’s most influential and famous musicians. Many Hawaii visitors are familiar with his beautiful “Over the Rainbow / Wonderful World,” but there is far more to this beloved icon than this one popular song. Israel Kamakawiwoʻole Bruddah Iz (Israel Kamakawiwoʻole) was a Native Hawaiian who embraced music from an early…
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Hawaii Beach Weddings: A Planning Guide for Destination Couples
Photots by Jeannemarie Photography https://jeannemariephoto.com/ There are few things as romantic or dreamy as Hawaii Beach Weddings. First, there’s the setting: golden sand, rolling waves, swaying palm trees, and perhaps the vibrant hues of the sunset filling the sky. Then, there’s the relaxed vibe you can only find on a tropical vacation. No wonder you…
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Hawaii Wedding Packages
Hawaii Wedding Package Ideas You’ve seen Hawaiian weddings in the movies and on TV. You’ve heard “The Hawaiian Wedding Song” sung, marveled at the rainbows and sunsets, and perhaps considered having your own wedding in Hawaii. But what actually comprises a “Hawaiian wedding”? Keeping in mind that the possibilities for embellishment are virtually endless, you…