Man of Many Musical Faces, Many Musical Accomplishments Stays Humble and True Oh, the stories Allen Won could tell of life as a working musician in pre-Giuliani 1980s New York! It’d make your hair stand on end! The woodwind doubler did what very few dared. He ventured from the laid back, sunny climes of paradise […]
Remembering a Mother and Son, Hawaiian Legends of Music and Song It’s not just talent, accolades and awards, big, important associations, or an impressive legacy that make an artist. It’s how you treat people, connect and give of yourself to your muse and audience, the tender, spirited ways you touched the keys in the songs […]
Hawai’i lost two dear musicians this year: Hele Me Ke Akua, Aaron Mahi and Nyle Hallman When certain gifted, generous people pass on, they leave behind profound legacy — felt for generations. Such is the case with two beloved Hawaiʻi musicians: Aaron David Mahi and Nyle Annette Dufresne Hallman. “Uncle Aaron” passed away on July […]