These musicians share the uniquely Hawaiian styles of slack key guitar, ‘ukulele, and songs both traditional and new. Their music’s origins reach back to the early 19th century when Portuguese immigrants brought the ‘ukulele and Mexican cowboys brought guitars to Hawai‘i along with their ranching knowledge. Since then, Hawaiians made these instruments their own, and these dynamic musicians reflect the best of traditions, musical virtuosity, and sparkling compositions.
Tour Dates: September 25 – October 21, 2024
There’s a reason he’s been called Hawaii’s Renaissance man. George Kahumoku Jr. is a multiple Grammy Award winning master slack key guitarist, songwriter, world-traveling performer, teacher, artist, story-teller and writer, farmer and entrepreneur. He hosts a weekly show on Maui called George Kahumoku…
Latest albumRenaissance Man
GenreHawaiian
Led’s mastery of stringed instruments, particularly slack key guitar, and his extraordinary baritone and leo ki`eki`e (falsetto) voices, have made him a musical legend. He has been thrilling audiences for more than 40 years. With easy-going style and kolohe (rascal) charm, he has built a loyal corps of Led Heads from Brussels to his birthplace on the Big Island of Hawaii. Recognition by his peers earned Led 4 Grammy nominations in his own right and 2 wins on slack key compilations.
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Hawaiian
Jeff is at the heart of the Hawaiian music scene today. His passion for the guitar has allowed him to shine as a solo artist and has given him the opportunity to collaborate with a wide variety of artists from Hawaii, across the US, and abroad. His focus on Slack Key guitar, classical, and jazz music has allowed him to develop a unique and transcendent voice on the guitar while being deeply rooted in the traditions of his Hawaiian heritage.
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George Kahumoku plays Hanalei Moon at Maui's Slack Key Show
George Kahumoku, Led Kaapana, Shem Kahawaii at Maui's Slack Key Show - Kaulana O Kawaihae
Jeff Peterson "Maui On My Mind" at Maui's Slack Key Show
Jeff Peterson "Tantalus" at Maui's Slack Key Show
George Kahumoku Jr. with Richard Ho'opi'i & Kawika Kahiapo perfrom "Ua Mau"
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