Maui-born author/playwright Lee Cataluna is acclaimed for her insightful plays and novels that highlight local life in Hawaii. Some of her most popular plays include “Aloha Attire,” “Uncle’s Regularly Scheduled Garage Party is Cancelled Tonight,” “Folks You Meet at Longs,” and ...
With global record sales of over 70 million, British reggae band UB40 is so popular they have performed in over a third of the world’s nations. “There isn’t a corner in the world that doesn’t play UB40 music,” says founding lead singer Ali Campbell. “We had 40 Top 20 hits in the ...
Maui resident Kalani Peʻa was thrilled to win his fourth Grammy Award on Sunday in Los Angeles for his latest recording, “Kuini.” “I’m so blessed to represent Hawaii,” Peʻa enthused. “I’m so honored and blessed to represent my kupuna. I’m very honored.” Winning in the ...
The award-winning Aoi Trio of violinist Kyoko Ogawa, cellist Yu Ito and pianist Kosuke Akimoto are excited about making their Hawaii debut, which includes a concert on Feb. 6 at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center’s Castle Theater. “It will be our first time visiting, so we are very much ...
Often topping the Billboard Reggae Chart, the Grammy nominated band Rebelution is tied with UB40 for the third-most No. 1s on the chart, following Bob Marley and Matisyahu. “We are in a position where we can make a positive impact on people,” lead vocalist and guitarist Eric Rachmany ...
To help empower Native Hawaiians with the skills and knowledge required to tell authentic cultural stories for TV, film and social media, the Maui-based Native Hawaiian Philanthropy organization is launching two free innovative programs, screenplay writing and media production and music video ...
