Ledward Kaapana Concert & Tour History (Updated for 2026) | Concert Archives
Ledward Kaapana Concert & Tour History (Updated for 2026) | Concert Archives
Jun 18, 2022
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Catch Hawaiian Music Legends, Ledward Kaapana & Mike Kaawa, with the lovely hula of former Miss Hawaii Aurora Kaawa at the Blue Note Napa, CA. Sunday, May 18th. For Tickets https://www.bluenotejazz.com/napa/shows/?eid=14322843 | Led Kaapana & Mike Kaawa
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Catch Hawaiian Music Legends, Ledward Kaapana & Mike Kaawa, with the lovely hula of former Miss Hawaii Aurora Kaawa at the Blue Note Napa, CA. Sunday, May 18th. For Tickets https://www.bluenotejazz.com/napa/shows/?eid=14322843 | Led Kaapana & Mike Kaawa
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Ledward Kaapana — vintage Island Music, Island Hearts performance 🎸 A throwback clip of Led at full command: nimble picking, deep swing, and that easy conversation between bass lines and melody that made him a favorite on stages across Hawaiʻi and beyond. Filmed for the late-1980s KGMB TV series Island Music, Island Hearts, this segment catches Led in solo spotlight — the kind of piece he used to bring to backyard sessions and concert halls alike. About Ledward Founding member of Hui ʻOhana, lo
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Ledward Kaapana — vintage Island Music, Island Hearts performance 🎸 A throwback clip of Led at full command: nimble picking, deep swing, and that easy conversation between bass lines and melody that made him a favorite on stages across Hawaiʻi and beyond. Filmed for the late-1980s KGMB TV series Island Music, Island Hearts, this segment catches Led in solo spotlight — the kind of piece he used to bring to backyard sessions and concert halls alike. About Ledward Founding member of Hui ʻOhana, lo
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🌿🎸 Ledward Kaapana — “E Kuʻu Morning Dew” Live at Honey’s at Koʻolau Ledward Kaapana playing “E Kuʻu Morning Dew,” a song he carries into nearly every show as a tribute to Eddie and Myrna Kamae and lyricist Larry Kimura. His ʻukulele and voice move in that relaxed, swinging way only Led has—thumb driving the pulse, melody floating on top—and the whole room settles into the story of the mele. At his side is longtime bassist Jesse Gregorio Sr., holding down the low end and giving Led all the spa
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🌿🎸 Ledward Kaapana — “E Kuʻu Morning Dew” Live at Honey’s at Koʻolau Ledward Kaapana playing “E Kuʻu Morning Dew,” a song he carries into nearly every show as a tribute to Eddie and Myrna Kamae and lyricist Larry Kimura. His ʻukulele and voice move in that relaxed, swinging way only Led has—thumb driving the pulse, melody floating on top—and the whole room settles into the story of the mele. At his side is longtime bassist Jesse Gregorio Sr., holding down the low end and giving Led all the spa
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Ledward Kaapana with Jesse Gregorio — “I Kona” (Live from the Atherton) A signature song from a master, played in an intimate room. In this Atherton Performing Arts Studio performance, Ledward Kaapana stretches out on “I Kona” with just guitar, voice, and Jesse Gregorio on bass. The thumb pulse sits deep, the treble line stays easy and unforced, and his vocal rides on top with that calm, lived-in confidence. It is the kind of take where nothing feels showy, but every turnaround lands exactly whe
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Ledward Kaapana with Jesse Gregorio — “I Kona” (Live from the Atherton) A signature song from a master, played in an intimate room. In this Atherton Performing Arts Studio performance, Ledward Kaapana stretches out on “I Kona” with just guitar, voice, and Jesse Gregorio on bass. The thumb pulse sits deep, the treble line stays easy and unforced, and his vocal rides on top with that calm, lived-in confidence. It is the kind of take where nothing feels showy, but every turnaround lands exactly whe
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A moment that still gives chicken-skin. Ledward Kaapana, Dennis Kamakahi, and Nathan Aweau join—without rehearsal—to close the first concert with “Hawai‘i Aloha.” Led’s shimmering ki ho‘alu, Dennis’s steady presence, and Nathan’s rich vocal/bass lines fold together like they’ve shared a stage for years, inviting the whole room to sing. It’s the kind of communal ending generations in Hawai‘i know by heart, filmed here by Ken Levine in all its warm, unguarded humanity. This was the first time thes
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A moment that still gives chicken-skin. Ledward Kaapana, Dennis Kamakahi, and Nathan Aweau join—without rehearsal—to close the first concert with “Hawai‘i Aloha.” Led’s shimmering ki ho‘alu, Dennis’s steady presence, and Nathan’s rich vocal/bass lines fold together like they’ve shared a stage for years, inviting the whole room to sing. It’s the kind of communal ending generations in Hawai‘i know by heart, filmed here by Ken Levine in all its warm, unguarded humanity. This was the first time thes
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Ledward Kaapana — Legend and Legacy (Live at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival) Hauʻoli Makahiki Hou! Happy New Year! We are kicking off the year with a celebration of Hawaiian excellence. In 2017, the Smithsonian Folklife Festival honored the rich cultural heritage of Hawaiʻi, and in this featured performance, Master Ledward Kaapana shared the "Legend and Legacy" of kī hōʻalu with the world. Even on a stage in Washington D.C., the spirit of the music remains rooted in the islands. Ledward’s pla
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Enjoy the incomparable Ledward Kaapana, alongside Nathan Aweau and late Dennis Kamakahi as they serenade us with the timeless mele hawaii classic "No Ka Pueo." 🎶 Born in 1948 in Kalapana, Ledward Kaapana grew up immersed in the sounds of Hawaiian folk music, and has captivated audiences for decades with his smooth vocals and masterful Kī hōʻalu (slack key guitar) playing. His unique style, blending traditional Hawaiian music with contemporary influences has earned him numerous accolades, includ
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SAILING... with Ledward Kaapana Dwight Kanae & Jesse Gregorio Sr. Your going to want to LIVE STREAM this ...it’s going to be EPIC! 🤙🏽 APRIL 8th 6p HST HENRY KAPONO’S ARTIST 2 ARTIST WITH LEDWARD KAAPANA https://www.showclix.com/event/henry-kapono-led/tag/bnhwebsite Blue Note Hawaii | Henry Kapono
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Ledward Kaʻapana — “I Kona” live 🌺🎸 From the very first night of the Hawaiian Legends 2011 January Tour — Kauaʻi Community College Performing Arts Center, Jan 15, 2011 — here’s Led in full voice on “I Kona,” with Rev. Dennis Kamakahi and Nathan Aweau alongside. Led’s signature touch is all here: steady alternating bass, ringing treble lines, and an unhurried vocal that lets the mele breathe. “I Kona” is a classic place-song, praising the Kona side with images you can feel in the rhythm; in thi
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Aloha! Here's Led Kaapana performing "Ku‘u Ipo Onaona" from Kalapana, Hawai‘i Island. You can see these exclusive videos in-flight when you step on board an Internationa | Hawaiian Airlines
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🎸🌺Ledward Kaʻapana performing “Mauna Loa Slack Key” This sparkling live take shows Ledward at his most joyful, loose, melodic, and storytelling through every phrase. If this tune grabs you, you can also find it on his landmark album Led Live Solo from Dancing Cat, 1994, a release that captured his stage magic and introduced many listeners to the Kalapana tradition with warmth and humor. “Mauna Loa Slack Key” carries deep family lineage. Dancing Cat’s notes trace it to Ledward’s uncle, the lege
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🎶 Enjoy our music video to Ledward Kaapana’s “Radio Hula” 🤙 “Radio Hula” was written in the 1920s by Lizzie Alohikea to celebrate the wonder of radio, which suddenly let Hawaiian music leap across oceans. The tune’s joyful swing and catchy vamp made it a favorite for hula dancers and a must‑know for slack key players ever since. Here you’ll hear it in the deft hands of Ledward Kaapana, National Heritage Fellow and living legend of kī hō‘alu. His signature alternating bass groove and crystal cl
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Ledward Kaʻapana — “Weeha Swing” at Windward Hoʻolauleʻa 🎸 Led takes a Sonny Chillingworth favorite for a spin and turns the festival lawn into a listening room. “Weeha Swing” is pure kī hōʻalu fun—built on a rock-steady alternating bass, snappy vamps, and a melody that dances. Led keeps the engine humming with that unshakable pulse, then threads in harmonics, slides, and clean runs that tip the hat to Uncle Sonny while sounding unmistakably like Led. You can hear why pieces like this live so w
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Hawaiian Slack Key🎸 on Instagram: "🌋🎸Ledward Kaapana with Rhoda Kekona — “Kalapana Hawaiʻi” A true family mele for a small black‑sand village. In this clip, Led sits in the slack‑key chair while his sister Rhoda Kekona takes the lead vocal, bringing Kalapana back into the room. His guitar keeps that steady, easy pulse; her voice lays out the story of the old days — the little road down to the bay, the simple houses, and the kind of neighborhood where you could wander in hungry and someone wou
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Hawaiian Slack key guitar Ledward Kaapana
236.3K viewsJul 19, 2008
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Legend and Legacy: Hawaiian Slack-Key Guitar with Ledward Kaapana
Sep 14, 2017
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Ledward Kaapana Oral History
31.6K viewsAug 18, 2017
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Ledward Kaapana: Hawaiian Music
394.8K viewsAug 14, 2017
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Led Kaapana - "I Kona" at Maui's Slack Key Show
202K viewsApr 18, 2011
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Ledward Kaapana - Mauna Loa Slack Key
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Waimanalo Blues - Slack Key at Makapu`u
222.2K viewsApr 21, 2014
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Ukulele Sessions: Slack-Key Master Ledward Kaapana
19.8K viewsAug 13, 2018
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Black Sand - Ledward Kaapana Slack Key Guitar
377.1K viewsApr 6, 2012
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Kapena - Waimanalo Blues (Live at the Kapena House)
435.5K viewsApr 14, 2015
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Ledward Kaapana - Millennium Stage (July 5, 2017)
43.9K viewsJul 5, 2017
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Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Masters George Kahumoku Jr. and Ledward Kaapana
147.4K viewsApr 4, 2014
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The Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar of Ledward Kaapana
19.4K viewsNov 4, 2010
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Hawaiian Airlines Presents Pau Hana Friday - Ledward Kaapana "Naka Pueo" LIVE
23.4K viewsMar 9, 2013
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