me ke aloha. with numerous awards. Tickets are available via Brown Paper Tickets. hope you enjoy your visit! Sometimes I surprise myself. Guests included Blayne Asing, Alx Kawakami, Jerry Santos, Kamuela Kimokeo and Starr Kalahiki. His work has been recognized by the Hawaii musical community with numerous awards. E Kuu Sweet Lei Poinaolecomposed by Emma De Fries was one of the songs that they taught to the ukulele circle; they invited the students to get out their instruments and play along as they harmonized. HANAMAULU E Kanikapila Kakou, now in week three of its 37th season that features the theme of Hula, Mele &Moolelo, continues its 10 consecutive Monday nights of heritage Hawaiian music. Amongst them are awards for male vocalist, for composition, and for both traditional and contemporary Hawaiian music. In this play along, kanikapila talkstory-style event, Jerry Santos will be sharing some new, never recorded original compositions and sharing his mana'o on his process for composing music. Waikiki Aquarium, Waikiki Aquarium, 96815, United States, Hawaii. his music all over Hawaii, the continental USA, Canada, Japan Windward Community College is uniquely positioned to house an institute dedicated to teaching, learning, and preserving the music of Hawaii for future generations. Na Mele: Jerry SantosSunday, March 22 at 8:30 pm. Dr. Kamuela Kimokeo is a member of the N Hku Hanohano award winning group Hiikua and is the head of the Music Department at Windward Community College where he teaches a variety of classes from 'ukulele to music theory and history. As interest and support for the Hawaii HMI grows, the College hopes to continue to work with community partners such as PBS Hawaii to provide more concerts showcasing Hawaiis musical treasures and merging talent and an expanded series of courses and special programs. Jerrys close friend and mentor, Emma captured in the lyrics of her song the importance of making and giving leis as it carries significant meaning for the giver and receiver of the lei. Doors open at 5:30pm, and the concerts begin at 7pm although we encourage guests to explore the Aquarium galleries that remain open throughout the evening. Lady Ipo and Vern Kauanui also shared the hula. Two extraordinary voices Jerrys in a lower register and Kamuelas multi-octave voice gliding up and down with such ease soaring and filling the entire room from wall to wall with the sounds that have brought us such joy for so many years. Included among them are: male vocalist of the year for both traditional and contemporary Hawaiian music; a composers award for his composition Come to Me Gently; in 2008, along with his Olomana partners, the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award; and in 2012, again with his Olomana partners, he was inducted into the Hawaiian Music Hall of Fame. From his first solo professional Besides his musical contributions, Jerry has also added his voice Schools and has attended The University of Hawaii and Kapiolani All great albums from our favorite musicians. A product of the plantation and the youngest of nine children to a mother born in Mana and a dad from Hawaii Island who later lived many years on Kauai, Jerry learned throughout the years that he has more Kauai ohana under the ground that above the ground. Jerry attended Kane'ohe Directory We Kamuela Kimokeo started playing music professionally with his Dad in Waikiki at the age of 14 and mentored by some of Hawaii's great musicians. Numerous island artists including The Brothers Cazimero, Na Leo Pilimehana, Hapa, Don Ho, Melveen Leed, The Hui Ohana and Henry Kapono, have recorded his compositions. Today. music. to the need for water conservation and over the years his television Na Mele series, K-5s Hot Hawaiian Nights, The five-concert series is held on alternating Thursday evenings from mid-June through early August. Over the years he has had the opportunity, as a soloist or with Olomana, to perform his music all over Hawaii, the continental USA, Canada, Japan and other Pacific Island Nations. Frank Hewett, Del Beazley, and others. Welcome On a new Na Mele, Jerry Santos, accompanied by Kamuela Kimokeo and Hoku Zuttermeister, will share his mele and his thoughts of home. a love song for a place called home. whenever the opportunity presented itself. Mahalo Favorites A couple of times her hula action even stopped Kamuelas guitar-strumming dead in its track as he dropped his jaws and watched Ihiihis hula story-telling. This 2021 special edition is in partnership with the Henry Kapono Foundation and dedicated to helping get Hawai`is musicians back to work and on stage to do what they love mostperform. Copyright 2012 - 2019 Garden Island Arts Council | All Rights Reserved |, Jim Harmon Presentation Free at Lihue Library, April 2022 ARTS & CULTURE CALENDAR On KAUAI, Problems with this website? Na Leo Pilimehana, Hapa, Don Ho, Melveen Leed, The Hui Ohana and or just wala'au (talk story) with us via e-mail. He is currently a member of the N Hk Hanohano Award winning group Hiikua and has recorded with Napua Greig, Raiatea Helm, Natalie Ai Kamauu, and Pilioha. Audience members come from around the globe, and many have attended for over three decades. Amongst them are awards for male vocalist, for composition, and for both traditional and contemporary Hawaiian music. and our people has played an important role in carrying the music This year's Southern California Slack Key Festival's line-up includes George Kuo, one of Hawaii's premier Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar artists; Makaha Sons, one of Hawaii's leading Hawaiian musical groups; Sonny Lim, a member of Hawaii's famous musical Lim family; Jeff Peterson, contributed to two Grammy Award-winning recordings and a winner of eight Na Hk Hanohano Awards; Jim . charities, and have used their visibility to bring attention to Both musicians hail from Kahaluu, the real country scene five miles past Kaneohe. Kamuela Kimokeo started playing music professionally with his Dad in Waikiki at the age of 14 and mentored by some of Hawaii's great musicians. Jerry Whether performing as a soloist, or with his group Olomana, Jerry Santos generates music from the heart with Aloha! Jerry Santos & Kamuela Kimokeo perform Ku'u Home O Kahalu'u. . Kumu hula Susan Floyd and Fern Merle-Jones were joined by members of Halau Hula Na Lei Kupua O Kauai from Princeville in a beautiful group hula; you could see the influence of their Hula Loea Frank Kawaikapuokalani Hewett in their hula choreography. This was one of. He has appeared in videos for the Honolulu Board of Water Supply, Xeriscape and The Moanalua Gardens Foundations Flowing to The Sea. Kamuela Kimokeois the Hawaii Music Institute DirectorWindward Community College. Growing up with the backdrop of Koolaupoko, Kamuela loves living in Kaneohe. The composer, Mary Pulaa Robbins, uses the lyrics in her song to let her husband, the caretaker of the Diamond Head Lighthouse, know that she knew of his extracurricular activities in the lighthouse. Get Adobe Acrobat Reader, About Amongst them are awards for male vocalist, The distinctive voice and songwriting of legendary Hawaiian musician Jerry Santos are highlighted in this musical program. 10 Likes, 0 Comments - Central Oahu Event Center (@coecwahiawa) on Instagram: "More great LIVE music is coming to Wahiawa! Today. Explore. The group also Ive been there and luckily experienced Aunty Genoa singing with Jerry on more than one occasion. Shows/Bookings 3137 Kuhio Hwy., Lihue, HI 96766 Telephone: (808) 245-3681, Obituaries for Wednesday, January 18, 2023, Kauai doctor treats Ukraine artillery victims, Happy Camper for Wednesday, January 18, 2023. He Kamuea could make the sounds of the steel guitar on his regular guitar. He is the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Hawaii Academy of Recording Arts and has been inducted into the Hawaiian Music Hall of Fame. Returning musicians are Cyril Pahinui, Kamuela Kimokeo, Jeff Peterson, Nathan Aweau, Peter Moon and Jeff Au Hoy. Thank you, Cindy Combs! called out Jerry as he and Kamuela launched intoI Love Kauai, truly a perfect sentiment for residents of this incredible island called home. He also recorded and was part of the group Pilioha which was nominated for multiple awards. Jerry and Kamuela started the second half with another medley of favorites perfect for their voices and for showing off their amazing guitar accompaniment Seabird,Home, andKanaka Waiwai songs sung by many that have become an important part of Hawaiian standards. Project KULEANA assembled a fantastic slate of musicians to create a musical montage of artists sharing their love of this place called home. Goodbye for us, My Love! Touche! About ART7036 12/8 1mtg.You will receive the Zoom login ID link a few days prior to the meeting.For assistance please call 808-235-7433 or emailwccocet@hawaii.edu, Intstructor: Jerry SantosDate:December 8, WednesdayTime: 5:30 pm 7:30 pm HSTLocation: Online via ZoomCost: $10. The great part of keeping the same venue is that whenever folks are in Honolulu, they know which night to go where to catch Jerrys Music. This event feat. He is equally known for his community support and philanthropic endeavors recently launching the The Henry Kapono Foundation in 2018 whose mission is to "Support the community through music and the arts and by giving with Aloha.". During sound check I asked Jerry if he can do a short video interview. In introducing Kamahao, Kamuelas quirky humor spills out, I love it and hate it when we perform with these amazing young generation singers because we suddenly become invisible we disappear like David Copperfield. out our Shows/Bookings page about He has appeared in a number of television specials including KGMBs Island Music, Island Hearts, Public Televisions Na Mele series, K-5s Hot Hawaiian Nights, KITVs Mixed Plate in Portugal and Mixed Plate at Mardi Gras with Pamela Young, Slack Key and Other Notes with Ron Jocobs and PBSs Hawaiian Rainbow. 1 of 55 PREVIOUS GALLERY May Day on the Great Lawn 2019 NEXT GALLERY Seasons and the Sea at the . Community College. Create events for free. He shared one story about his Kauai encounter with the supernatural. Jerry has also had the privilege of appearing and recording with artists like The . Honolulu Magazine named Olomanas first recording, Like a Seabird in the Wind, #11 on their list of the Top 50 Albums of all time and Jerrys signature song Kuu Home O Kahaluu was voted #7 on the top 50 Songs of all time. are inappropriate, you may be banned from posting. He has appeared in videos for the Honolulu Board of Water Supply, Xeriscape and The Moanalua Gardens Foundations Flowing to The Sea. It was a passage definitely written by me but when? work over the years. on the windward side of Oahu. Hawaiian Music Hall of Fame honoree Jerry Santos shares his music and manao (thoughts), in an interactive Windward Community College online workshop Kani N Pua Koolau on December 8. 'Ano'ai Participants are invited to play along with their instruments in a laid-back, kanikapila style while also having the opportunity to learn about Santos process for composing music. Numerous island artists including The Brothers Cazimero, Na Leo Pilimehana, Hapa, Don Ho, Melveen Leed, The Hui Ohana and Henry Kapono, have recorded his compositions. Jerry Santos & Kamuela Kimokeo July 16, 2015 @ 5:30 PM - 8:30 . So When autocomplete results are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. HENRY KAPONO FOUNDATIONIn an effort to provide our music industry with support, the Henry Kapono Foundation provided over 360 music professionals with Foodland Gift Cards for their families. Mahalo to the sponsor for this evening's performance: Presented with support from Outrigger Hotels & Resorts. He has appeared in a number of television specials including KGMBs Island Music, Island Hearts, Public Televisions Na Mele series, K-5s Hot Hawaiian Nights, KITVs Mixed Plate in Portugal and Mixed Plate at Mardi Gras with Pamela Young, Slack Key and Other Notes with Ron Jocobs and PBSs Hawaiian Rainbow. Audience participation is always a treat at EKK; when Jerry spotted his long-time friend, the fabulous Lady Ipo dancing the hula, he quickly ventured, You like sing one song for us? Lady Ipo joined them on the stage and jumped right into the action withThe Breeze and Iin her relaxed bluesy style. . He started playing music professionally with his Dad in Waikiki when he was 14 years old. Mele & Moolelo: a Kanilea Ukulele intimate concert series presents a legend and a legend in the making.Jerry Santos and Kamuela Kimokeo. Thank you, Kamoa! Bring a blanket, chair and a picnic, or purchase food and drink from one of our neighborhood eateries, and enjoy an evening alfresco. After a few years of playing the clubs in Honolulu and a brief stint in California, he returned home to team up with Robert Beaumont in1974 to form the group Olomana. Learn more in our link in bio! Foundations Flowing to The Sea. Many residents so fondly remember similar experiences. 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