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Hawaiian Music

Top 10 Hawaiian Music Releases

Swaying palms, rolling waves and flower laden cocktails typically come to mind with the mention of Hawaiian music. Like the popular “mixed plate,” with a little something for every taste, today’s Hawaiian music is deliciously diverse.

Surrounded by the beauty of the islands and the rich culture, popular Hawaiian artists have merged ancient island rhythms with the twenty first century sounds of pop, reggae, rock, soul and country. As a melting pot of cultural traditions, Hawaii’s music is as varied as its people. From the hauntingly beautiful sounds of Traditional Hawaiian to Contemporary Island and Hawaiian Reggae, the common thread of Hawaiian music is an identifiable Hawaiian-Style sound.

Whether through ancient percussion instruments, steel and slack key guitar and ukulele, introduced in the eighteenth century, or the modern instruments of today, popular Hawaiian music uniquely captures and preserves Hawaiian culture and traditions, and life experiences that go along with living on a beautiful tropical island.

Visitors often comment about the positive vibes of Hawaiian music, and how they sought it out after returning home. For that “home in the islands” feeling check out popular Hawaiian artists such as Justin Young, Kawika Regidor, Norm, Ka ala Boys, Kekoa, or the popular “Hawaiian Style” various artist compilation series. Fans of ukulele instrumentals will enjoy “Island Style Ukulele” by award winning and up and coming ukulele musicians and “Hawaiian Style Ukulele,” by the Hoku award winning ukulele virtuoso, Troy Fernandez.