23rd Annual 'Ukulele & Slack Key Guitar Festival – Hana Hou
Livestreamed Concerts & Shows
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1h 56m
Close out the 23rd Annual ʻUkulele & Slack Key Guitar Festival with a high-energy evening led by one of Hawai‘i’s most beloved and charismatic slack key guitarists — Ledward Kaapana. With a career spanning over five decades, Ledward is a true master of ki ho‘alu (slack key), known for his lightning-fast picking, infectious stage presence, and deep aloha for traditional Hawaiian music. His joyful style and spontaneous creativity make every performance one-of-a-kind.
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to witness some of the islands’ finest musicians together on one stage. Together, these artists will bring down the house with an unforgettable night of mele, storytelling, and the vibrant spirit of Hawaiian music.
Here is the lineup for this event:
Nathan Aweau
Ledward Kaapana
Sonny Lim
Brittney Paiva
Jeff Peterson
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