#music in hawaii

CLH Now Accepting Applications for 2019 Music Immersive

Creative Lab Hawai‘i (CLH) is accepting applications for its 2019 Music Immersive program now through May 28.

Hilo Native Pe‘a Wins Second Grammy Award

Hilo native and Hawaiian musician/composer Kalani Pe‘a took home a repeat win in the category of Best Regional Roots album at the 2019 Grammy Awards.

Hawaiian Musician Cyril Pahinui Passes Away

Hawaiian musician Cyril Pahinui, died Saturday evening at the Queen’s Medical Center.

Volcano Artist Reissues Album

“Aloha Got Soul” is proud to reissue another lost gem of music from Hawaiʻi’s past. Lead Me to the Garden by ‘Āina will be released digitally, on Nov. 21, 2018.

‘Artist 2 Artist’ With Henry Kapono & Jerry Santos

Kahilu Theatre presents an evening of music and talk-story with Hawaiian music legends Henry Kapono and Jerry Santos in an all-new “Artist 2 Artist” series Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018 at 7 p.m.

Kahulanui to Perform at Gertrude’s

Kahulanui, the 2018 recipient of Nā Hokū Hanohano Award Jazz Album of the Year and Best Instrumental Composition, will be swinging at Gertrude’s Jazz Bar.

‘Reggae Party’ at Hilo Town Tavern

Come on out and dance with Big Island’s own, original local roots rock reggae band, “Lopaka Rootz and HI in I” at Hilo Town Tavern.

Nā Hōkū Hanohano Announces Award Winners

The 41st Annual Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards handed out awards to the state’s top musicians, songwriters, composers, and producers in 36 categories.

Free Kalani Peʻa Show in Kailua Village

Grammy Award-Winning Singer-Songwriter Kalani Peʻa will perform a free show as part of the Kokua Kailua Village Stroll on Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017.

UPDATE: Dweezil Zappa Concert Expected to Sell Out Soon

Dweezil Zappa,, Grammy Award-winning artist and son of the legendary Frank Zappa, will perform in a musical tribute to his father at UH Hilo.

Kahilu Theatre Presents ‘Kahulanui,’ Dec. 16

The Kahilu Theatre in Waimea presents a holiday concert with Kahulanui and their latest album, “Mele Ho‘oilina.”

Abe Lagrimas Jr. Jazz Trio at UH Hilo

“Abe is a versatile multi-instrumentalist who began his musical journey when he first sat behind the drums at the age of four, but quickly gained an interest in other instruments.”