Eddie Kamae

Eddie Kamae was a legendary Hawaiian musician, filmmaker, and cultural preservationist who helped shape the sound of modern Hawaiian music. As co-founder of the influential group The Sons of Hawaii in 1960, this ukulele master blended traditional Hawaiian chants and rhythms with contemporary instrumentation, creating a blueprint for Hawaii's cultural renaissance. Alongside slack-key guitar legend Gabby Pahinui, Kamae's crisp ukulele playing and dedication to authentic Hawaiian storytelling made him a key figure in preserving indigenous musical traditions. Later in life, he channeled his passion into documentary films about Hawaiian history and elders. While "Christmas Time With Eddie Kamae and The Sons of Hawai'i" and "Heart of the Ukulele" showcase his musical legacy, Kamae's true impact lies in keeping Hawaii's cultural heartbeat alive for generations.

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