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Dennis Kamakahi is one of Hawai'i's most prolific songwriters, having written over 400 pieces, and is known for his warm, evocative vocals. He is also an extraordinary slack key guitarist. This album showcases his sweet sound, taking listeners back to a bygone age of family gatherings and courtship serenades. His music links generations in a bond of love for each other and for na mele Hawai'i.
Ki ho'alu (literally, "slack the key") is the name for the finger-style guitar tradition unique to Hawai'i. First introduced to island culture by Hawaiian cowboys in the early 1800s, this world music is characterized by a variety of tunings and the wealth of deep feelings each individual artist brings to the music.
Total time: 68:13
Distributed by Windham Hill Records/BMG Music - All Rights Reserved
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Release
| producer: | Howard Johnston (engineer, co-owner “Different Fur Recording”) Dennis Kamakahi George Winston |
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| part of: | Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Masters (series on Dancing Cat Records) (order: 2) |
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| Discogs: | https://www.discogs.com/release/6571404 [info] |
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Release group
| Discogs: | https://www.discogs.com/master/1672853 [info] |
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