LoginThe Rough Guide to the Music of Hawaii
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For a chain of islands with such a small landmass, Hawaii has a remarkably diverse musical culture. And while the folks who compiled this set have decided to focus on the slack key and steel guitar parts of the tradition, they also offer a nice selection of the vocal styles as well. The singers include Alfred Apaka and Lena Machado, who sing in a smooth pop-influenced style, as well as earthier performers such as Elodia Kane and Genoa Keawe, who perform using the traditional falsetto technique. But most of the 20 tracks are devoted to the guitar. The steel guitarists include pioneering players such as Sol Hoopii, Tau Moe, and B
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Manufacturer: World Music Network
Release date: 8 October 2001
Number of discs: 1
EAN: 0605633104929 UPC: 605633104929
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Release date: 8 October 2001
Number of discs: 1
EAN: 0605633104929 UPC: 605633104929
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