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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🌿🎸 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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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 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 Fran Guidry — “Black Sand” Kalapana roots, kī hōʻalu at full calm. Ledward—born and raised on Hawaiʻi Island—is the rare player who can sit you down with one thumb pulse and a clear, singing line. Master of slack key and ʻukulele, baritone/leo kiʻekiʻe singer, 2011 NEA National Heritage Fellow, and a veteran of Hui ʻOhana and I Kona before decades of solo work. The title track of his 2000 album Black Sand says why he’s trusted with the tradition: 13 tracks mixing classic
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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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