A new compilation of contemplative music aimed at spreading and articulating the concept of aloha across cultural divides features inspirational words from His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama alongside songs from world music icons including Maui's Keola Beamer, world music composer Christopher Hedge, and the late, world-renowned flutist and “father of New Age music” Paul … [Read more...] about Unique Team Makes Music to ‘Spread the Concept of Aloha Around the World’
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Henry Kapono & Friends at Maui Arts and Cultural Center
A concert with Henry Kapono & Friends will be at Maui Arts and Cultural Center on Sunday, September 16th. It will be a star-studded line up of Hawai‘i’s most popular entertainers like Kalapana, Jerry Santos of Olomana, Keola Beamer, Na Leo Pilimehana, John Cruz, Brother Noland, Robi Kahakalau, Alx Kawakami, Blayne Asing, Josh Tatofi, Kalani Pe`a, Kimie Miner, Landon … [Read more...] about Henry Kapono & Friends at Maui Arts and Cultural Center
Remembering Hawaii promoter Tom Moffatt
Iconic Hawaii promoter Tom Moffatt died Monday night at the age of 85, Pacific Business News reported today. A former radio DJ, he formed A Tom Moffatt Production in 1972, and began bringing big named stars to Hawaii and Maui concerts, including Frank Sinatra, Michael Jackson and Jimi Hendrix. Maui Arts & Cultural Center President and CEO Art Vento said we all owe Moffatt … [Read more...] about Remembering Hawaii promoter Tom Moffatt
Mental Health Kokua’s ARISE+ Music Benefit at the @MauiArtsCulture Center
Mental Health Kokua presents their ARISE+ Music Benefit this Saturday, Sept. 19 at the Maui Arts and Cultural Center. The music and film benefit will feature a screening of Haleakala–A Trek for Dignity and an address from keynote speaker Jessie Close. Enjoy live music from Keola Beamer, Kumu Hula Moanalani Beamer and Uluwehi Guerrero. $30/ $15 Students (w/ID). 5pm event … [Read more...] about Mental Health Kokua’s ARISE+ Music Benefit at the @MauiArtsCulture Center
PBS Hawaii to air Haleakala documentary TONIGHT (May 14)
PBS Hawaii will air a Maui-made documentary about Haleakala crater on May 14 (that's TONIGHT) at 9pm Hawaii time. The documentary, The Quietest Place on Earth, was made by Emmy Award-winning Maui filmmaker Dr. Tom Vendetti Vendetti and co-producers Robert C. Stone and Rick Chatenever (who's been steadily plugging the documentary in his Maui News column for the past year) … [Read more...] about PBS Hawaii to air Haleakala documentary TONIGHT (May 14)