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For decades, stories of influential Hawaiian musicians have remained tucked away in the annals of history. 🗞️ However, in recent years, efforts in Hawaiʻi and on the continent have focused on digitizing newspapers and making them accessible online, uncovering firsthand accounts that illustrate the remarkable impact and prolific contributions of these early Hawaiian pioneers. D. Kauwila Mahi, folks arts coordinator at PAʻI Foundation, explains how nūpepa Hawaiʻi, or Hawaiian language newspapers,

🌿🎸 Eddie Kamae & The Sons of Hawaiʻi — “Ke Ala A Ka Jeep” A signature song from a Hawaiian legend. This memorial clip for Eddie Kamae (1927–2017) shows him doing what he became famous for: singing and playing “Ke Ala A Ka Jeep” with The Sons of Hawaiʻi, ʻukulele front and center. The tempo is easy, the groove is deep, and you can hear how naturally the band moves with him, letting his lead line and storytelling carry the whole piece. It feels like you have been invited to sit in the back of th

Paige Okamura explains how mele preserves Hawaiian culture and history — it’s a vehicle that carries down the knowledge. Learn more by watching “Puʻuwai Haokila: The Story of How Hawaiʻi Shaped Modern Music” on YouTube. Sponsored by @dawsonohana, @kamehamehaschools and @servcopacific #pbshawaii #puuwaihaokila #hawaiianhistorymonth | PBS Hawai‘i