Delfayo Marsalis comes from a famous family of Jazz players, and credits them with inspiring and challenging his music. He’s also well known for his work with music academics and inspiring kids. During his visit to Maui as part of the Maui Jazz and Blues Fest he’ll do a workshop with Maui’s own Benny Uyetake. We recently caught up with Marsalis for some insight to teaching, … [Read more...] about Talking Story With Trombone Player Delfayo Marsalis
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YOURE NEXT New Movie Review
It happens at least once a year. A horror film premieres at a film festival and emerges surrounded by such buzz that it becomes a gotta-see-it phenomenon. The problem is you can’t always trust the word of mouth from an audience. I once suffered through a horror fest screening of Chillerama, a movie even the most forgiving horror fans have noted to be a new low for the genre. … [Read more...] about YOURE NEXT New Movie Review
Alt Newspaper Honolulu Weekly Folds After 23 Years
The alternative newspaper Honolulu Weekly, which has published for the last 23 years, closed this week. The closure robs readers on Oahu and the rest of the state of a voice and that differed sharply from other local publications. “I am sorry to say that this will be the last issue of the Weekly that we will print,” stated a note from owner/publisher Laurie V. Carlson in the … [Read more...] about Alt Newspaper Honolulu Weekly Folds After 23 Years
Lauren Campbell Of Pacific Whale Foundation Talks Climate Change
Climate change is one of those issues that only affects certain people. Lauren Campbell, the Pacific Whale Foundation’s Conservation Director, knows exactly which people. “If you eat, you breathe, or you drink water,” Campbell said, “you need to be concerned about climate change.” She has the facts and knows the science to back it up, too. On Wednesday, May 29, Campbell spoke … [Read more...] about Lauren Campbell Of Pacific Whale Foundation Talks Climate Change
Hawaiian Legend Eddie Aikau Lives On In A Big New Documentary Film Premiering At The Maui Film Festival
Go to the official webpage of the annual Quiksilver In Memory of Eddie Aikau surf contest and you’ll find three curious but telling words: “WHO IS EDDIE?” Clicking on the question takes you to a page full of words and pictures, dedicated to the man whose name now adorns one of the biggest surf contests in the world. Though the famous waterman and lifeguard from Oahu’s North … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Legend Eddie Aikau Lives On In A Big New Documentary Film Premiering At The Maui Film Festival