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The solo album from Howard Shapiro, songwriter and recording artist from Volcano on the island of Hawai'i.
Abraham "Abe" Lagrimas, Jr. is one of the most gifted musical artists to emerge. His jazz abilities are matched by pop, rock, and other styles of music.
A companion CD to the film, "Paniolo O Hawaii - Cowboys of the Far West". Music by various artists including, Clyde "Kindy" Sproat, Michael Martin Murphey, Sonny Chillingworth, Sonny Lim. Produced by former President of Warner Bros. Records Nashville, Jim Ed Norman, and famed Kumu Hula Nani Lim.
Listen to Frank B. Shaner, one of Hawaii's favorite radio personalities as he plays all characters in this hilarious compilation originated from the mind of the one and only Frankie B.
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Tito Berinobis' "Night Rhythm" is a musically passionate and spirited "collection of notes, lyrics, and arrangement.
On Invocation, renowned musician/composer, Ty Burhoe, offers a number of original compositions and incantations that create a melodic wave of devotion to wash over you during your home yoga practice, meditation, or bodywork sessions.
This special recording is a compilation of His Holiness' conversations and symposiums during his visits to Hawaii (1994); intermixed with recordings of rare Tibetan folk music; Hawaiian chants by kumu hula, John Lake; and an introduction by the late Rev. Abraham Akaka. All proceeds benefit Hawaii's Sakyadhita organization of Tibetan nuns.
This award-winning documentary film chronicles the evolution of a small beachside community from ancient spiritual haven, to playground for Hawaii's royalty, to the world's most famous beach and visitor destination. Companion book and film guide are available.
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Join Bo Derek for an amazing journey Above and Below the garden Island of Maui. Shot in spectacular high definition HDTV by an Emmy Award winning crew. Simply beautiful.
This film received rave national reviews when it premiered nationally on PBS. In depth look at Hawaii’s indigenous culture and their understanding of ecosystems oriented to sustainability and how the future of Hawaiians and other native cultures impacts others. The film was presented at the opening of Smithsonian Institution’s Museum of the American Indian in Washington DC.
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This award winning documentary film re-defines childhood notions of the Great American West. Hawaii's Paniolo were forerunners to the American Cowboy, decades before the Alamo but their story remains virtually unheralded in frontier history. Companion paniolo music DVD available.
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Under constant threat of losing their land to corporate agriculture and government ownership, Native Hawaiians in Papakolea petitioned Congress to protect their homesteads (1920). Their determination to keep their culture alive is told by the few surviving elders. Companion film viewer's guide available.
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