The music of Hawaii

So sorry to have been away for so long....I have missed writing and sharing with you through this blog, however, I'm home again after 4 months and 3 days on the mainland and can tell you I am thrilled to be back home!

A little bit before I left I had ocassion to meet a Hawaiian music legend and hear him play his magic ukulele.... He has long been one of my favorite (oh, yes, there are several others!) ukulele magicians.  I hope you learn a bit more about him and discover his music after reading a little bit about him.

Born in the quaint little town of Hawi on the North Kohala area of the Big Island, musician/composer John Keawe has become a living Hawaiian legend, both in our islands and across the seas.  His beautiful songs have won several awards and his easy style drew me in from the first time I heard his music. 

The day I got to hear him play in person was a sad ocassion, but it was made sweeter by his music.  John came to our little neck of the woods to play in honor (and to celebrate the life) of one of our dear friends who had left us way too soon.

His music (click on the highlighted link to learn about his releases and upcoming appearances on the mainland and in Hawaii)

I will not write about John Keawe's life, as you can find all sorts of details about him by doing a search... I just wanted to share this tid bit and photo with you in the hopes you find his music to your liking.