Hawaiian

Hawaiian music, also known as "Hawaiian music tradition," is a genre characterized by its distinctive ukulele and steel guitar-driven sound, often accompanied by gentle, swaying rhythms and soothing vocal harmonies. Originating in the early 20th century, Hawaiian music evolved from traditional chant and hula music, blending indigenous, Asian, and American influences. The genre gained popularity in the 1950s and 1960s, with the rise of artists who popularized the "Hawaiian sound" globally. Hawaiian music is deeply rooted in the islands' cultural heritage, reflecting the history, mythology, and values of Native Hawaiians. It has influenced various genres, including country, folk, and pop, while maintaining its unique identity through its emphasis on storytelling, poetic lyrics, and traditional instrumentation. The genre's modern era has seen a resurgence of innovation, incorporating contemporary styles while respecting its traditional roots, resulting in a rich and captivating sound that continues to enchant audiences worldwide.

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What I Call Living
Single - Released November 21, 2025

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Barefoot Natives
Barry Flanagan
Benitez, Darren
Bobby Holcomb
Cecilio & Kapono
Charles Michael Brotman
Cherreh Strawberry
Cindy Combs
Country Comfort
Damien Awai
Danny Kaleikini
Dennis Kamakahi
Dennis Pavao
G. Listen
Genoa Keawe
George Kahumoku, Jr.
George Kuo
Glenn Medeiros
Halau Hula Olana
Hapa
Hawaiian Explosion
Hawaiian Style Band
Hokulele
Hui Ohana
Hula Mana
Iam Tongi
Ike Kanakanui
Imua
Israel
Israel Kamakawiwo'ole
James "Bla" Pahinui
Jeff Peterson
Jim "Kimo" West
Jim Major
John Cruz
John Keawe
John Pi'ilani Watkins
Jon & Randy
Justin Kawika Young
Kai Davis
Kala'e
Kapena
Kapono Beamer
Keali'i Reichel
Ken Emerson
Keola & Kapono Beamer
Keola Beamer
Keoni Usi
Kuana Torres Kahele
Leonard Kwan
Makaha Sons
Makaha Sons of Ni'ihau
Makana
Mark Kailana Nelson
Maryanne Ito
Maunalua
Mike Kaawa
Nicholas Kaleikini
Nohelani Cypriano
Paniolo Prince
Patrick Landeza
Paula Fuga
Queen Maile
Raiatea Helm
Raymond Kane
Robi Kahakalau
Sean Na'auao
Sonny Lim
Stanley T
Stephen Inglis
Steve & Teresa
Ted Barber
The Brothers Cazimero
The Golden Ali'is
Toño Fuentes y Su Guitarra Hawaiana
Troy Fernandez
Willie K
Israel Kamakawiwo'ole
Glenn Medeiros
Iam Tongi
Paula Fuga
Keali'i Reichel
John Cruz
Kuana Torres Kahele
Hula Mana
Keola Beamer
Kapena
Hokulele
Hapa
Kapono Beamer
Dennis Kamakahi
Hawaiian Explosion
Jim "Kimo" West
Country Comfort
Jeff Peterson
Cecilio & Kapono
Nohelani Cypriano
Dennis Pavao
Imua
The Brothers Cazimero
Willie K
Makaha Sons of Ni'ihau
Makana
Hawaiian Style Band
Robi Kahakalau
Ken Emerson
Keola & Kapono Beamer
Charles Michael Brotman
Raiatea Helm
Troy Fernandez
Sonny Lim
Sean Na'auao
Stanley T
Hui Ohana
George Kuo
Cindy Combs
Genoa Keawe
Maunalua
Bobby Holcomb
Makaha Sons
Justin Kawika Young
Barry Flanagan
Ike Kanakanui
Toño Fuentes y Su Guitarra Hawaiana
Leonard Kwan
John Keawe
Benitez, Darren
Cherreh Strawberry
Kala'e
Keoni Usi
Mike Kaawa
George Kahumoku, Jr.
The Golden Ali'is
Patrick Landeza
Danny Kaleikini
Halau Hula Olana
James "Bla" Pahinui
Maryanne Ito
Raymond Kane
Steve & Teresa
Jon & Randy
Queen Maile
Paniolo Prince
Kai Davis
Stephen Inglis
Barefoot Natives
John Pi'ilani Watkins
Israel
Damien Awai
Mark Kailana Nelson
Ted Barber
G. Listen
Nicholas Kaleikini
Jim Major