"Story of the Ukulele" will be at Makawao Public Library on Saturday, July 14th. Join Mele and Tom Fong for an unforgettable morning dedicated to Hawai‘i’s ukulele. Learn more about the types of ukulele and the parts, history, and tuning of this instrument. All ages are welcome. Free. 10:00am. Makawao Public Library, (1159 Makawao Ave., Makawao); 808-573-8785; … [Read more...] about Story of the Ukulele at Makawao Public Library
Hawaiian Guitar
Annual Ki Ho‘alu Guitar Festival at Maui Arts and Cultural Center
The 27th Annual Ki Ho‘alu Guitar Festival will be at Maui Arts and Cultural Center on Sunday, June 24th. Ki Ho‘alu (literally "loosen the key," or slack key guitar) is a musical tradition dating back to the 19th century paniolo who would play guitar around the campfire after a day of ranch work. See an all-star lineup of Hawai‘i’s most talented guitarists grace the stage at the … [Read more...] about Annual Ki Ho‘alu Guitar Festival at Maui Arts and Cultural Center