Are there different types of Hawaiian Music?
Many people that live outside of Hawaii think of Hawaiian Music as Don Ho favorites like Tiny Bubbles and the soothing sounds of the steel guitar. If this is all you know about Hawaiian Music, you are missing some great music. Hawaii probably has more musical artists and entertainers per capita than most other states and countries. Music is an integral part of the Hawaiian culture and is expressed in many forms including: • Hapa Haole – These are typically songs written in English about Hawaii that are popular on Waikiki, in Lu’aus, and in American movies. • Slack Key – Unique Hawaiian Guitar Style with ‘slacked’ or loosened strings • Steel Guitar – Probably the most recognized style of Hawaiian Music • Ukulele – Popular instrument that has been an important influence on Hawaiian Music • Falsetto – Popular vocal style (We recommend Dennis Pavao and the Ho’opi’i Brothers) • Jawaiian – Hawaiians have taken the Raggae sounds from the Caribbean and added a unique Hawaiian sound to it. • Co
