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Maui Beat

Lei‘ohu and Maydeen

Lei‘ohu Ryder’s latest album, “Mama’s Land,” finds this acclaimed Maui musician collaborating with her partner, Maydeen ‘Iao, on an impressive collection of songs inspired by their journeys and experiences performing around the world. In tandem with the CD, “Mama’s Land,” ...

New CD release shares ‘medicinal musical mojo’

Over the years, Maui’s musicians have produced impressive albums which bear comparison to national acts in terms of quality, accomplishment and vision. The latest notable discovery, the husband and wife team of Tempa & Naor, just released the marvelous “Ember’s Fire,” which they ...

Iggy Jang loves the tango

Hawaii Symphony Orchestra Concert Master Iggy Jang remembers first being mesmerized by tango music when he was a student in Paris. That love for Argentina’s most popular musical style has never dimmed, and at 7:30 tonight he will perform at a special “Tango Extravaganza” in the Maui Arts ...

Disco is alive at the MACC

The founding lead singer of the Village People and co-writer of their hits, Victor Willis is amazed that the group’s most popular song, “Y.M.C.A.,” still delights audiences around the world. “It still brings joy to the world,” says Willis. “Everywhere we perform, people love the ...