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