#  @hawaiianslackkey Hawaiian Slack Key
Hawaiian Slack Key posts on YouTube about slack, key, classic, in the the most. They currently have [------] followers and [---] posts still getting attention that total [-----] engagements in the last [--] hours.
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"Hawaiian Morning Serene Slack Key to Start Your Day 🌅 #hawaiianmusic #morningplaylist #hawaiianguitar #hawaiianslackkey 💛 🌞 Aloha kakahiaka Start your morning with good vibes and island spirit. This Hawaiian playlist is all about easy slack key guitar breezy hula tunes and the kind of music that feels like sunshine on the water. Perfect for coffee cruising or just slowing things down. 🌴✨ timestamps: 00:00 - E Kuu Morning Dew (Keola Beamer) 03:16 - Ulili E / The Wandering Tattler Bird (Keola Beamer) 06:08 - P Mahina (Keola Beamer) 08:23 - The Queens Prayer / Ke Aloha O Ka Haku (Ozzie"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=UMw3STMl8ko) 2025-08-27T13:01Z 25.9K followers, 258.3K engagements
"Hawaiian Classics [--] Hours of Gentle Slack Key Guitar Relax Study & Unwind 🌺 #hawaiianmusic #hawaiianclassics #hawaiianslackkey #hawaiianguitar 💛🌺 Timeless island sound. Settle in with [--] hours of classic k halu (Hawaiian slack key) and beloved meleeasy background for reading studying working or cruising. Gentle guitars familiar melodies and calm island vibes. 🌴✨ 🎧 Explore more Hawaiian Slack Key releases: https://lnk.to/slackkeyheaven timestamps: 00:00 - E Kuu Morning Dew (Keola Beamer) 04:43 - He Mele No Pepe (Dennis Kamakahi) 09:59 - Radio Hula (Ledward Kaapana) 13:33 - Kaulana N Pua"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=kMzbbvkBs-0) 2025-11-05T18:28Z 26K followers, [----] engagements
"'Imi Au Ia Oe King's Serenade by Keola Beamer Hawaiian Classic Mle Keola recalls In a small koa church my Grandfathers voice would carry this song up along the pews reverberating against the windows. As a small boy I would stand next to him holding my hymnal not knowing about Good or Evil who or what God was just listening to the sound of the old mans voice and watching the skylarks high above the open fields. Keola created this arrangement for two nylon string guitars and one electric guitar adding a second melody to fill out the song. He is especially noted for his ability to compose"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=4Y4ax1MJYUs) 2025-10-07T19:00Z 25.9K followers, [----] engagements
"Best of Hawaiian Hula Music Na Mele Hula Ike Loa #hulamusic #hawaiianmusic #slackkeyguitar #hawaiianslackkey 🌺 New Release: Bring the Spirit of Hula Home If you enjoy this collection you will love our brand new compilation album Aloha Hula Best. It gathers [--] of the finest hula and slack key masterpieces ever recorded on one physical CD and digital album. 💿 Order the CD or Stream the Album: https://lnk.to/AlohaHulaBest 🎧 Listen to our full Hula Playlist on Spotify/Apple Music: https://lnk.to/hawaiianslackkey From ancient chants (mele kahiko) to modern hula songs (mele auana) this video"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=NPS9h04Tgd0) 2025-04-16T14:00Z 25.9K followers, 410.9K engagements
"Best of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar (Pt.3) Best of Ki Hoalu for Relexation Escape to the islands with Part [--] of our Best of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar series. Let the gentle melodies of ki hoalu (slack key guitar) bring you peace calm and a moment of serenity. Perfect for relaxation meditation studying or simply unwinding after a long day. 🎵 Featuring traditional and contemporary slack key guitar tunes 🌺 Authentic Hawaiian sounds to soothe your soul 🌊 Ideal background music for stress relief and mindfulness 👉 Listen to Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watchv=FOIcXfZsvrc&t=3399s 👉 Listen to"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=NQ0ZYMUxEcw) 2025-05-14T14:00Z 25.9K followers, 20K engagements
"Hawaiian Ambience - [--] Hours of Calming Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar #hawaiianmusic #hawaiianculture #hawaiianguitar #hawaii #slackkey Immerse yourself in the gentle beauty of k halu (Hawaiian slack key guitar) a tradition that flows like ocean waves and carries the spirit of aloha. This 2-hour collection of slack key music creates the perfect backdrop for relaxation study meditation or simply bringing a little island peace into your day. Rooted in open tunings and passed down through generations slack key is more than just guitarits a reflection of Hawaiis landscapes culture and heart. 🌊 Follow"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=p_zsou77IhU) 2025-09-16T18:01Z 25.9K followers, 28.9K engagements
"Kkee Dennis Kamakahi Hawaiian Slack Key Classic w/ English & Japanese Translation 🎶 Enjoy Dennis Kamakahis Kkee Hawaiian lyrics with English & Japanese translations 🤙 Dennis signature song Kokee honors his special spiritual area. On most of the islands I have a place where Im inspired to write but in Kokee its like my soul has been there before. This song has become a de facto anthem for the residents of the area. The first time The Sons of Hawaii did it there we had the whole town of Waimea singing along and dancing to it. Each halau (hula school) was dancing it in their own style. Im glad"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=4B9UfvL7Vn8) 2025-07-24T14:07Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Best of Live Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar #hawaiianmusic #livemusic #hawaiianslackkey #livehawaiianmusic #slackkeyguitar #slackkeylive #hawaiianguitar #hawaiianculture #hawaii E komo maiwelcome to the sound of Hawaii. This playlist captures the heart of live k halu (slack key guitar) performances featuring artists such as Ledward Kaapana Dennis Kamakahi Keola Beamer and more 💛 follow us across all of our socials : https://bio.to/hawaiianslackkeyYT and check out this playlist of authentic traditional Hawaiian songs here : https://lnk.to/hawaiianslackkey 🌴 00:00 - Kuu Lei Awapuhi (Ledward"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=4z7o1XEhylM) 2025-10-13T19:00Z 10.3K followers, [---] engagements
"Koolau Ui by Dennis Kamakahi Hawaiian Classic Mle 🏔🤙For our Slack Key Guitar community here is an exclusive early look at Koolau Ui by Dennis Kamakahi taken from the upcoming album Slack Key Heaven. We are sharing it two weeks early just for you. 🌺Here is Dennis in close focus with a love song to the windward side of Oahu. Koolau Ui means beautiful Koolau. The lyric lives in mist and trade winds rain lifting off the cliffs and that pull to return to the ridge. Dennis sings it with a steady heartbeat bass and an unhurried line letting the images of the Koolau do the talking. Dennis wrote"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=5DmSVKEKJx8) 2025-10-11T23:00Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Lei 'Awapuhi ("Yellow Ginger Lei") by Ledward Kaapana and Bob Brozman #hawaiianmusic #slackkeyguitar #hulamusic 💛 follow us across all of our socials : https://bio.to/hawaiianslackkeyYT and check out this playlist of authentic traditional Hawaiian songs here : https://lnk.to/hawaiianslackkey 🌴 GET THE CD AND/OR DIGITAL TRACK HERE: https://dancingcatrecords.bandcamp.com/track/lei-awapuhi-yellow-ginger-lei 🎸TUNINGS: Bob Brozman: Weissenborn koa wood guitar - G Major Tuning (DGDGBD) Led Kaapana: Slack Key guitar - G Major Tuning (DGDGBD) BEHIND THE TRACK🌊 : From the album Kk Kila Meets K"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=8nIlcJeBZWo) 2025-06-19T14:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Manu Kai (Sea Bird) by Keola Beamer Hawaiian Classic Mle Keola Beamers Manu Kai (Sea Bird) is a breezy slack-key vignette that sketches seabirds gliding above the Pacific at Kawaihaelight free and full of uplift. On the albums official liner notes Keola says the sea birds always fascinated him as a kid and this piece captures that feeling of freedom as they skim the waves. About the album Mauna Kea (White Mountain Journal) is a cornerstone of Dancing Cats slack-key series and features Keola solo and in layered arrangements; elsewhere on the album he even duets with George Winston (Pua"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=8o21_lL3wnA) 2025-08-28T17:35Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Ipo Lei Manu Dennis Kamakahi Hawaiian Slack Key Classic w/ English & Japanese Translation 🎶 Experience Dennis Kamakahis timeless love-song Ipo Lei Manu complete Hawaiian lyrics with English & Japanese translations 🤙 🌺 About the Song Composed in [----] by Queen Kapiolani as her ailing husband King David Kalkaua lay in San Francisco Ipo Lei Manu paints the monarch as a crimson iiwi bird crowned with a fragrant lei. Rain-soaked Hanalei the scent of hala and roses and the refrain Haina ka puana all echo her longing for a chief who would never return home. Over a century later Rev. Dennis"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=9kz3wpqczSM) 2025-08-04T20:48Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Hawaiia Classics Pailolo by Keola Beamer #hawaiianmusic #slackkeyguitar #hulamusic 💛 follow us across all of our socials : https://bio.to/hawaiianslackkeyYT and check out this playlist of authentic traditional Hawaiian songs here : https://lnk.to/hawaiianslackkey 🌴 🎸 TUNINGS Keola Beamer Solo steel-string guitar G Wahine Double Slack (D - G - D - F# - B - D) BEHIND THE TRACK 🌊 Pailolo opens Keola Beamers [----] solo-guitar album Soliloquy: Ka Leo O Loko (2 min [--] sec). The piece was written in tribute to the Pailolo Channelthe famously windy 8-mile strait between Maui and Molokai whose name"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=AN7m_qyzbyg) 2025-06-28T12:41Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Best of Hawaiian Love Songs❤ maikai o na mele aloha Hawaii (Pt.1) SCROLL DOWN FOR SONG DESCRIPTIONS/LINER NOTES💌 timestamps🌺💗 and LINER NOTES✏❤ 00:00 - Pua Lililehua (Keola Beamer) Pua Lllehua translates as sage blossom. The song takes place in Oahus Plolo Valley where two suitors court a cherished sweetheart. One is a human being the other a moo (ancient Hawaiis legendary dragon). As the third verse says hilo paa ia ke aloha (love is bound fast). aohe mea e hemo ai me au oe a mau loa (theres nothing to separate you and me forever). 02:57 - Ka Makani Kaili Aloha (Keola Beamer) This song"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=DOttg64IXcU) 2025-07-01T13:30Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Best of Hawaiian Hula Music Part [--] Na Mele Hula Ike Loa #hulamusic #hawaiianmusic #slackkeyguitar #hawaiianslackkey 🌺Listen to the Hula playlist on music streaming platforms here : https://lnk.to/hawaiianslackkey Listen to Part [--] Here: https://youtu.be/NPS9h04Tgd0si=cHT0KPeG5oMvguQE Listen to Part [--] Here: https://youtu.be/Jf-AuftAvhcsi=vEwIBa2e_kGQohIg 0:00 Akaka Falls (Ka Wailele O Akaka) Keola Beamer 3:54 No Ke Ano Ahiahi Cyril Pahinui 8:30 Slack Key Serenade Leonard Kwan & Ozzie Kotani 11:05 Hula Blues George Kuo (with Barney Isaacs) 13:34 Paoakalani / Kuu Pua I Paoakalani Ozzie Kotani"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=DypxWpLPsjY) 2025-07-21T13:55Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"🤙🌺Airport jam sessions with Ledward Kaapana #hawaiianmusic #hawaiianslackkey #hawaiianguitar 🤙🌺Airport jam sessions are part of Ledward Kaapanas life. Waiting at the gate he will bring out the guitar and turn a terminal into a kanikapila easing nerves for travelers and staff. He has even played formal pau hana sets in the Premier Lounge at Honolulu International Airport and after being told once to stop playing in [----] he said he would still share aloha at the airport because the music relaxes people. That is the exact feeling in this clip. Led grew up in Kalapana on Hawaii Island in a"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=GgW478mioHs) 2025-10-15T23:00Z 10.7K followers, [----] engagements
"Sonny Chillingworth - Moe 'Uhane "Dream Slack Key" Hawaiian Classic Mle #hawaiianmusic #hawaiianguitar #hawaiianslackkey #hawaiianmele ☁🩷stream dream slack key on Spotify here : https://open.spotify.com/track/6TEatXV1T68hpqLnKSwtbVsi=99c964a6625049e3 💖follow us across all of our socials : https://bio.to/hawaiianslackkeyYT and check out this playlist of authentic traditional Hawaiian songs here : https://lnk.to/hawaiianslackkey 🌴"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=I7xWXFWymOc) 2025-07-16T16:00Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"1 Hour of Hawaiian Music for Sleep DARK SCREEN AND NO ADS #sleepmusic #sleepmusicforchildren #hawaiianmusic #hawaiianguitar #hawaiianlullabies #lullabiesforbabies #lullaby #hawaii #darkscreensleep Here is a second edition of our Hawaiian music for sleep video this time with a dark background and no Ads during the video We hope you enjoy and hiamoe pono. 🌙🌊 featured tracklist💤 00:00 - Pupu Hinuhinu/Shiny Shell Lullaby (Keola Beamer) 03:30 - Lei Awapuhi (Keola Beamer) 06:42 - Kuuipo Kuu Lei (Keola Beamer) 10:24 - Sweet Singing Bamboo (Keola Beamer) 14:23 - My Yellow Ginger Lei (Ledward"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Ikyi2Dx2LgA) 2025-07-28T23:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Kawohikukapulani by Keola Beamer Hawaiian Classic Mle 🌺The mele was written by Helen Desha Beamer for her youngest daughter Helen Elizabeth Kawohi Beamer as a wedding gift on April [--] [----]. Its a name song that speaks of a child cherished by parents and grandparents and family notes recall its surprise debut at the ceremony with the bride adorned in a velvet holok and one hundred strands of fragrant pikake gifted by Princess Kawnanakoa. Keola has recorded Kawohikkapulani across his career first on his [----] debut album Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar in the Real Old Style and later on Soliloquy: Ka"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=J6AvnAe18xU) 2025-09-04T11:55Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"The Myna Bird's Dobro by Keola Beamer Hawaiian Classic Mle #hawaiianmusic #hawaii #keolabeamer Check out more classic Hawaiian mle here: https://lnk.to/hawaiianslackkey 🎵Tuning: Two nylon string guitars both in C Wahine Keolas C (C-G-D-G-B-E) 🕊About the track: https://open.spotify.com/track/329cua0au9OfxkxTgflDIxsi=7c3ed134f14f4d6a In the true spirit of Hawaiian tradition Keolas composition draws deep meaning from nature its spiritually profound beauty as well as its abundant humor. In Lahaina theres a big Banyan tree about one hundred fifty years old Keola says. Every dawn and every sunset"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=LTAGXuF4oJ0) 2025-09-30T20:01Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Kuuipo Kuu Lei by Keola Beamer Hawaiian Classic Mle A romantic mele from one of slack keys great storytellers. The title means my beloved sweetheart my beloved lei and the lyrics use lei imagery to speak about love with warmth and restraint. Keolas nahenahe touch lets the melody glide while the bass keeps a soft heartbeat turning a simple tune into something you feel. Youll find the studio cut on Moeuhane Kk Tales from the Dream Guitar (1995) an intimate set where Keola leans into nylon-string tone and lyrical phrasing. The album pairs originals and classicspieces like Lei Awapuhi Sweet"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=NDf3eTM3R7k) 2025-10-16T23:00Z 11K followers, [---] engagements
"Papas kolehao by Keola Beamer Hawaiian Classic Mle 🌴⛰ Papas kolehao is Keola Beamers toast to family memory. In the album notes Keola recalls his grandfather Francis Kealiinohopono Beamer making pineapple swipe and tying a small cask to his rocking chair so it would slosh and slowly get tastier. The title points to okolehao Hawaiis native spirit traditionally distilled from baked ti root with some home recipes adding pineapple or cane. It is a story of resourcefulness humor and the warmth of kpuna who shaped him. On Soliloquy: Ka Leo O Loko the track is a brief solo in Keolas C played with a"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=P8CxIwiI_MY) 2025-08-16T15:30Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Hawaiian Morning Part [--] Serene Slack Key to Start Your Day 🌅 #hawaiianmusic #morningplaylist #hawaiianguitar #hawaiianslackkey 💛🌞 Big aloha for the supportPart [--] is here. Start slow with gentle k halu warm mele and a soft island breeze. Great for coffee quiet reading study or a calm reset. Smooth guitars easy flow and morning light to brighten your day. 🌴✨ timestamps: 00:00 Ozzie Kotani Kani K Halu 03:30 Cyril Pahinui Panini Pua Kea (Instrumental) 07:25 Keola Beamer Elepaio Slack Key 11:05 Ray Kane Punahele 14:40 Ledward Kaapana N Ka Pueo 18:00 Leonard Kwan Kealas Mele 21:25 George"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=QT0_OhPfYaw) 2025-10-13T23:00Z 10.3K followers, [---] engagements
"1-Hour Relaxing Hawaiian Guitar Caf Island Chill Background Music for Study & Work Let the soft strum of island guitar guide your focus coffee breaks or sunset wind-downs. Press play breathe in the aloha and stay till the last note Listen on music streaming here: https://lnk.to/hawaiianslackkey SCROLL FOR SONG DESCRIPTIONS / LINER NOTES 💌 timestamps 🌺 and LINER NOTES ✏ [--] : [--] E Kuu Morning Dew Keola Beamer Keola plays solo in an Old Mauna Loa / Niihau tuning (C-G-C-G-A-D). Harmonics and airy phrasing paint Waimeas misty dawn; the lyric tells of a love kept as fresh as morning dew. [--] : 43"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=UtRy0rRiWYQ) 2025-07-09T12:05Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Hawaiian Classic Mele 'Hilo Rag' by Dennis Kamakahi #hulamusic #hawaiianmusic #slackkeyguitar #hawaiianslackkey #denniskamakahi 🌺Listen to a playlist of more authentic traditional Hawaiian songs here : https://lnk.to/hawaiianslackkey About the Artist: 🎵🌴 The late Rev. Dennis Kamakahi (19532014) was one of Hawaiis most prolific and beloved composers. A three-time Grammy Award winner and five-time N Hk Hanohano Award recipient he composed over [---] songs that have become standards in Hawaiian music. His work played a pivotal role in the Hawaiian cultural renaissance of the 1970s and beyond."
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=VKc5YzZfnn4) 2025-05-27T17:09Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Kapalau Bay by Keola Beamer Hawaiian Classic Mle #KapaluaBay #KeolaBeamer #HawaiianSlackKey #KiHoalu #Soliloquy #HawaiianMusic #Nahenahe #Maui The piece is a quiet portrait of the bay on Maui. It moves with the rhythm of small waves at sunset and carries a calm nahenahe tone that invites you to breathe and settle. The song is about place and feeling. Keola paints the shoreline with open tunings and a singing treble line while a steady bass keeps time like footsteps in sand. You hear glints of light in the harmonics and a gentle sway that suggests evening trades across the water. It is less a"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=VLJwfyKJPUA) 2025-08-15T13:28Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"E Ku'u Morning Dew by Keola Beamer Hawaiian Classic Mle Keola Beamers E Kuu Morning Dew (My Morning Dew) is a Hawaiian classic that captures the tenderness of love and the beauty of nature. With his soulful slack key guitar style Beamer brings to life the image of two lovers in the morning time. 🌿✨ Stream the track here: https://open.spotify.com/track/5WdfB8ebfuohNuPBTVGu09si=88a620fcb3ea4705 Check out more classic Hawaiian mle here: https://lnk.to/hawaiianslackkey FOLLOW US ON ALL SOCIALS: bio.to/hawaiianslackkey #KeolaBeamer #SlackKeyGuitar #HawaiianMusic"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=W8APzTgPTNk) 2025-09-03T13:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"THE ULTIMATE HAWAIIAN HULA PLAYLIST [--] Hour N Mele Hula 'Ike Loa #hawaiianmusic #hulamusic #slackkeyguitar #hulamusic #hawaiianmusic #slackkeyguitar #hawaiianslackkey 🌺Listen to the Hula playlist on music streaming platforms here : https://lnk.to/hawaiianslackkey Featured Songs:🐚 00:00 - Hiilawe (Sonny Chillingworth) 06:11 - Wahine Ilikea (Dennis Kamakahi) 10:40 - Kokee (Dennis Kamakahi) 15:25 - Kaulana N Pua (Keola Beamer) 18:37 - Pua Hone (Dennis Kamakahi) 21:51 - Ipo Lei Manu (Cyril Pahinui) 27:03 - I Kona (Ledward Kaapana) 31:49 - Pupu Hinuhinu/Shiny Shell Lullaby (Keola Beamer) 35:17 -"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Y12ci28Jntc) 2025-08-08T21:30Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Hi'ilawe by Sonny Chillingworth Hawaiian Classic Mle #hawaiianmusic #hawaii #hawaiianculture #hawaiianmusic #slackkeyguitar #hawaii #hawaiianculture 🏞 follow us across all of our socials : https://bio.to/hawaiianslackkeyYT and check out this playlist of authentic traditional Hawaiian songs here : https://lnk.to/hawaiianslackkey 🌴⛰ Behind the track: 🎵 A true Slack Key standard closely associated with Sonny's beloved friend and frequent playing companion Pops Gabby Pahinui (1921-1980) Hi'ilawe poetically discusses a love affair that took place in the beautiful Waipi'o Valley on the Big"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=byIuKEmNKW8) 2025-08-12T15:30Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Best of Slack Key Guitar for Hawaiian Sunsets #HawaiianMusic #KiHoalu #SlackKey #AcousticGuitar #InstrumentalGuitar #RelaxingMusic #CalmMusic #StudyMusic #FocusMusic #SleepMusic #MeditationMusic #SunsetVibes #SlowMotion #Surfing #Pacific #AlohaSpirit #Nahenahe #OceanWaves 🌺Listen to the Hula playlist on music streaming platforms here : https://lnk.to/hawaiianslackkey Featured Songs:🐚 00:00 - Kapalua Bay (Keola Beamer) 03:01 - Pauahi O Kalani (Ozzie Kotani) 08:20 - Waltz Medley (Barney Isaacs & George Kuo) 13:03 - Punahele (Ray Kne) 16:44 - Kealas Mele (Leonard Kwan) 22:51 - Kalena Kai"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ctKySR9_wqo) 2025-08-14T22:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Hawaiian Love Songs Gentle Slack Key to Unwind Read or Reflect 🌺💗 A tender Hawaiian slack key set of beloved mele. Intimate vocals over graceful k halu steady tempos and clear melodies keep the mood soft and closeideal for quiet evenings reading or winding down. 00:00 Dennis Kamakahi Wahine Ilikea 04:32 George Kahumoku Jr E Hoi I Ka Pili 08:48 Ledward Kaapana Kuu Ipo Onaona 12:56 Keola Beamer Kawohikukapulani 17:10 Sonny Chillingworth Imi Au Ia Oe (Kings Serenade) 21:20 Hui Aloha Lepe Ula Ula 25:28 Ray Kane Pauoa Liko Ka Lehua 29:40 Dennis Kamakahi Ahe Lau Makani 34:20 Keola Beamer P Mahina"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=dL9Wer8MIxU) 2025-10-06T19:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"He Punahele No 'Oe ("You are a Favorite") by Keola Beamer #keolabeamer #hawaiianmusic #hawaiianguitar #slackkeyguitar #hawaiianslackkey Check out all of our other social media pages: https://bio.to/hawaiianslackkey And listen to more Keola Beamer: https://lnk.to/keola-beamer He Punahele No Oe is a beautiful Hawaiian song about an individuals understanding and appreciation for someone special in their life. The gentle strum of the guitar portrays a warm sentiment of fondness and admiration. This song speaks to the power of unconditional love and affection that binds two people together despite"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=eVmgMuPvkjg) 2025-07-04T14:01Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Popoki (Kitten) Slack Key by Ray Kane Hawaiian Classic Mle #hawaiianmusic #hawaiianslackkey #hawaiianguitar #slackkey #slackkeyguitar #raykane #kittens 🐾Check out the track on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/1WtCzz23wlFimz0MxN4TQvsi=11a77792be8b4a5c 🐈About the Track: Ppoki Slack Key is a charming and playful piece from legendary slack key master Ray Kane whose gentle fingerstyle and deep aloha spirit helped define the traditional ki hoalu sound. The title Ppoki means cat in Hawaiian and the song reflects thatlight-footed curious and full of personality much like a cat weaving"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=gZk6Q23TyBA) 2025-10-09T16:01Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Makee Ailana by Cyril Pahinui Hawaiian Classic Mle Cyril Pahinui performs Makee Ailana a beloved hula mele that remembers the old Makee Island in Waikiki. The song is widely credited to James K. Ii in the early 1900s and recalls a favorite gathering place in the lagoons of Kapiolani Park where the Royal Hawaiian Band played Sunday concerts. The former island site is near the Honolulu Zoo parking area. 🌺 About the song Makee Ailana takes its name from an island named for sea captain James Makee. The lyrics linger on evening strolls gentle breezes and the romance of Waikiki which is why the"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=iCEm11DeI3M) 2025-09-11T20:51Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"'Moana's Laundry Basket' by Keola Beamer (Hawaiian Classic Mele) #hawaiianmusic #slackkeyguitar #hawaii #hawaiianculture 🧺 follow us across all of our socials : https://bio.to/hawaiianslackkeyYT and check out this playlist of authentic traditional Hawaiian songs here : https://lnk.to/hawaiianslackkey 🌴 Moanas Laundry Basket is a whimsical heartfelt instrumental piece that evokes island life gentle breezes and the rhythm of everyday beauty. According to Keola this was his inspiration when writing the track: "I wrote this piece inspired by my wifes rather large laundry basket one Sunday"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ihdbTGluI-8) 2025-06-10T19:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Ledward Kaapana - Radio Hula Hawaiian Classic Mle 🌺 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 tunes joyful swing and catchy vamp made it a favorite for hula dancers and a mustknow for slack key players ever since. Here youll hear it in the deft hands of Ledward Kaapana National Heritage Fellow and living legend of k halu. His signature alternating bass groove and crystal clear harmonics show exactly why GuitarPlayer magazine once hailed him as Hawaiis Hendrix of the acoustic. 📹 Rare"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=j_iH3-xd3vE) 2025-07-30T13:46Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Hawaiian Golden Hour Gentle Slack Key to Wind Down 🌺🌅 💛🌞 Hawaiian Golden Hour gentle slack key to wind down. Warm melodies soft rhythms and sunset calm for coffee reading or an easy evening. 🌺🌅 timestamps 00:00 Keola Beamer Pua Lllehua (2:57) 02:57 George Kahumoku Jr. Queens Jubilee (6:09) 09:06 George Kahumoku Jr. Ui Lani (Instrumental) (6:35) 15:41 Cindy Combs Lullabye (Goodnight Keiki) (5:38) 21:19 Ledward Kaapana Waltz of the Wind (feat. Alison Krauss Sam Bush) (3:33) 24:52 Cyril Pahinui No Ke Ano Ahiahi (6:58) 31:50 Ledward Kaapana Radio Hula (3:33) 35:23 Bob Brozman & Ledward"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=jngnoXSDKEc) 2025-09-22T19:14Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"U'i Lani by Moses Kahumoku Hawaiian Classic Mle #hawaiianmusic #hawaiianculture #hawaii #slackkeyguitar Moses Kahumokus Ui Lani is a timeless Hawaiian mele blending heartfelt vocals with the warm resonant tones of slack key guitar. A member of the legendary Kahumoku family Moses carries on the tradition of k halu (Hawaiian slack key) with a soulful touch thats both deeply rooted in the past and alive in the present. Ui Lani (which means heavenly beauty) celebrates love nature and the poetry of the Hawaiian language. Through gentle guitar picking and soothing melodies Moses creates a"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=mvvsycRhml0) 2025-08-26T19:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Pupu Hinuhinu (Shiny Shell Lullaby) - Keola Beamer Hawaiian Music for Sleep #hawaiianmusic #slackkeyguitar #hulamusic #hawaiianlullaby 💛 follow us across all of our socials : https://bio.to/hawaiianslackkeyYT and check out this playlist of authentic traditional Hawaiian songs here : https://lnk.to/hawaiianslackkey 🌴 About the artist: For over thirty years Keola Beamers artistry has helped breathe new life into slack key guitar music while remaining true to the soul of its deeply Hawaiian roots. In traditional Hawaiian society sounded words possess mana (spiritual power) and music plays a"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=o30ARHyvtdQ) 2025-07-24T13:45Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Mhinahina (The Pale Moonlight) by Ozzie Kotani Hawaiian Classic Mle #hawaiianmusic #slackkeyguitar #hawaiiplaylist #nighttimeserenity 🌙✨check out the track here: https://open.spotify.com/track/5UiJJZJejGfoV2WBTPgpmhsi=e357599fd29f4bda 🌠 Behind the Song: Ozzie Kotani is one of Hawaiis most respected slack key guitarists and teachers known for his deeply expressive style and dedication to tradition. Slack key or k halu is a uniquely Hawaiian guitar tradition where open tunings allow the strings to breathe producing the flowing resonant sound that mirrors the rhythms of island life. Phinahina"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=o9oIxh0gtxM) 2025-09-18T18:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Hawaiian Music for Sleep [--] Hour of Mele Hawaii No Ka Moe #sleepmusic #sleepplaylist #hawaiianmusic #hawaiianguitar #hawaiianmusicforsleep #musicforsleep #musicforsleeping 🌝Aloha and welcome to [--] Hour of Hawaiian Music for Deep Sleep & Relaxation Hiamoe pono💛 Drift into peaceful slumber with the calming sounds of Hawaiian music. Gentle ukulele slack key guitar and the tranquil spirit of the islands create the perfect background for sleep meditation or stress relief. Let the aloha spirit guide you to a restful night. Ideal for: 🌙 Deep Sleep 💤 Bedtime Relaxation 🧘 Meditation & Mindfulness"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=r43-xg42f0Q) 2025-07-28T21:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Hawaiian Classics Keola Beamer - Barefoot on the Range #keolabeamer #hawaiianmusic #hawaiianguitar #slackkeyguitar #hawaiianslackkey Mahalo Listen to more Hawaiian Slack Key Classics here: Listen on music streaming here: https://lnk.to/hawaiianslackkey Official Liner Notes: We would saddle our horses in the afternoon and go down to the post box to get the old mans paper The driveway was four miles long. On the way home the horses knew grain was waiting so theyd run at top speed up the last hill. In Hawaii the horses have shoes but the kids riding They no more Keola Beamer Tuning: D Wahine"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=sjpH7opwexA) 2025-07-11T19:41Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Kaulana N Pua by Keola Beamer (Hawaiian Classic Mele) #hawaiianmusic #hawaii #hawaiianculture #hawaiianmusic #slackkeyguitar #hawaii #hawaiianculture follow us across all of our socials : https://bio.to/hawaiianslackkeyYT and check out this playlist of authentic traditional Hawaiian songs here : https://lnk.to/hawaiianslackkey 🌴 Behind the track: Written by Ellen Kehoohiwaokalani Prendergast in [----] Kaulana Na Pua protests the illegal overthrow that year of Queen Liliuokalani by American missionary descendants and their allies who created the Republic of Hawaii. Blending traditional Hawaiian"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=tLHewxy__mo) 2025-08-11T13:30Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Hawaiian Rain & Mist Gentle Slack Key to Study Work or Relax 🌺🌧 A calm weather-kissed slack key journey built around mkani (wind) and ua (rain) moods. Mostly instrumental steady tempos clear melodies and a few beloved vocals to keep the feeling human. Ideal for reading studying quiet work or winding down. Tracklist / Timestamps 00:00 Dennis Kamakahi Ahe Lau Makani 04:45 Dennis Kamakahi Wahine Ilikea 09:35 George Kahumoku Jr Hooipoipo O Wainapanapa (Instrumental) 14:00 Moses Kahumoku Ua (Rain) 18:10 Ray Kane Wai O Ke Aniani 22:10 Hui Aloha Wai O Minehaha 26:20 Keola Beamer P Mahina 30:45"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=vOchOuy9FYo) 2025-09-29T14:20Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Mele Kalikimaka 🌺 The Ultimate Hawaiian Slack Key Christmas Playlist (2 Hours) Aloha and Mele Kalikimaka 🎄 Enjoy over [--] hours of the finest Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Christmas music. This collection brings together complete holiday recordings into one ultimate playlist. Whether you are opening presents cooking Christmas dinner or simply relaxing by the fire let the "Nahenahe" (sweet/gentle) sounds of the islands warm your home. Featuring legends like Ledward Kaapana Keola Beamer Cyril Pahinui and Dennis Kamakahi. Listen to the Hawaiian Christmas compilation album:"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=-TCB38fA_ak) 2025-12-03T14:00Z 26K followers, 75.3K engagements
"Rainy Hawaiian Morning: Cozy Slack Key Guitar & Gentle Rain (Focus & Work) Escape to a misty morning in the islands. This collection features the coziest instrumental Slack Key Guitar. Mahalo for listening If this helps you focus please Like & Subscribe for more. Tracklist: 00:00 Moana Chimes (Sonny Chillingworth) 03:15 Akaka Falls (Ledward Kaapana) 07:05 Moloka'i Nui A Hina (Cyril Pahinui) 11:00 Kawohikukapulani (Keola Beamer) 14:20 Whee Ha Swing (Ledward Kaapana) 17:40 Shells (Keola Beamer) 21:00 Pua Sadinia (Ray Kane) 24:50 Goodnight Mapuana (Barney Isaacs & George Kuo) 28:30 Whispering"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=2K45Zolvi8M) 2026-02-03T01:02Z 26K followers, [----] engagements
"MELE KALIKIMAKA🎄🌴: The Ultimate Hawaiian Slack Key Christmas Playlist (1 Hour Version) #HawaiianMusic #ChristmasMusic #holidaymusic 🎁Experience Christmas in the islands with this Hawaiian Slack Key Christmas collectiona soothing blend of k halu guitar gentle melodies and tropical holiday spirit. Rooted in the rich slack key tradition passed down through generations of Hawaiian families these songs bring a peaceful sun-kissed glow to the season. Whether youre wrapping gifts relaxing with loved ones or dreaming of a warm December escape let these slack key instrumentals fill your home with"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=6-wFnTkgRV4) 2025-12-10T23:00Z 26K followers, [----] engagements
"From Puerto Rico to Hawaii: The Struggle is the Same 🌺 The most powerful line from Sundays Super Bowl wasnt about the game. It was Bad Bunny warning Puerto Rico not to suffer the same fate as Hawaii to not let over-tourism and displacement erase the local culture. That message resonates deeply with us because Hawaiian Slack Key masters haven't just been warning about this; they have been living it for generations. If you felt the weight of that performance you need to hear "Waimanalo Blues." Written by Liko Martin and Thor Wold (originally as "Nanakuli Blues") and delivered with unmatched"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=7-OzwbdV8_E) 2026-02-11T02:00Z 26K followers, [---] engagements
"Hawaiian Ambience - [--] Hours of Calming Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar #hawaiianmusic #hawaiianculture #hawaiianguitar #hawaii #slackkey In these cold winter months we all dream of Hawai'i.❄ so we decided to make another Hawaiian Ambience Feel free to turn it on in the background and just let it play. Follow us on socials and subscribe to our email list : https://bio.to/hawaiianslackkeyYT 🌺 Featured in the video🌴: Hawaiian Slack Key Masters Vol.1 https://open.spotify.com/album/6BpspuHJBMZxI7Cc3Y9Tjrsi=cNzJ750YQg-kxLyO25gSGg Hawaiian Slack Key Masters Vol.2"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=E75uSRLNJ0Q) 2026-02-05T22:15Z 26K followers, [----] engagements
"Best of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar (Pt.1) [--] Hour of Hawaiian Music to Study Work or Relax #hawaiianguitar #slackkeyguitar #hawaiianmusic 🌊Relaxing Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar 1-Hour Instrumental Compilation🏝 Listen on all music streaming platforms HERE: https://lnk.to/hawaiianslackkey Enjoy a 1-hour collection of soothing Slack Key Guitar music perfect for relaxation focus meditation or background ambiance. This traditional Hawaiian fingerstyle technique creates warm melodic sounds that capture the spirit of the islands. Great for: ✔ Stress relief & relaxation ✔ Studying & focus ✔ Meditation &"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=FOIcXfZsvrc) 2025-03-07T14:00Z 25.4K followers, 38.2K engagements
"Hawaiian Sundown: Relaxing Evening Slack Key Guitar 🌅🌺 #hawaiianmusic #sundown #eveningmusic #pauhana #relax 🌅🌺 The most beautiful time of day in the islands. This 1-hour collection captures the warmth and nostalgia of a Hawaiian sundown. Featuring the "Nahenahe" (sweet/soft) sounds of the masters. From the classic steel guitar duets of "Goodnight Mapuana" to the gentle lullaby of "He Mele No Pepe" these songs are the perfect backdrop for the end of the day. Unwind with a drink and watch the light fade. Warm peaceful and full of Aloha. 🍹🧡 🎧 Explore the masters:"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=K18jj8uCBTU) 2026-01-28T22:15Z 26K followers, [----] engagements
"Hawaiian Music for a Beach Sunset [--] hour of Slack Key Guitar ☀ #hawaiianmusic #slackkeyguitar #beachvibes #hawaii ☀follow us across all of our socials : https://bio.to/hawaiianslackkeyYT and check out this playlist of authentic traditional Hawaiian songs here : https://lnk.to/hawaiianslackkey 🌴 hawaii hawaiian music hawaiian culture hawaiian slack key slack key guitar hawaiian slack key guitar beach music beach sunset hawaiian sunset sunset music hula music hawaiian hula hawaii hawaiian music hawaiian culture hawaiian slack key slack key guitar hawaiian slack key guitar beach music beach"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Oug5MrdQ97w) 2025-06-16T19:00Z 24.9K followers, 15.4K engagements
"Ke'ala's Mele by Leonard Kwan Hawaiian Classic Mle #hawaiianmusic #hawaiianslackkey #slackkeyguitar #hawaiianguitar #hawaiianculture 🌅About the song: Leonard's middle name Ke'ala translates as sweet-smelling or fragrant and mele means song. In this epic instrumental created by Leonard he tells a profound story using many of his favorite musical phrases. Leonard plays Ke'ala's Mele here in its recording debut in his C Wahine tuning tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of B flat. Note the soulful slides up from the C to the F chords and back down to the C chord in verses. Leonard also"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=TSnLUB5bybY) 2025-11-07T17:00Z 26K followers, [----] engagements
"Hawaiian Rainy Slack Key Gentle Guitar to Study Sleep or Relax🌺 #hawaiianmusic #hawaiianclassics #hawaiianslackkey #hawaiianguitar 🌧🌺 Gentle island rain. Settle in with soothing classic k halu (Hawaiian slack key) and beloved meleeasy background for reading studying working or cruising. Gentle guitars familiar melodies and calm island vibes. 🌴✨ 🎧 Explore more Hawaiian Slack Key releases: https://bio.to/hawaiianslackkey timestamps: 00:00 - Kalena Kai (Keola Beamer & George Winston) 03:20 - Ku'u Kika Kahiko / My Old Guitar (Ozzie Kotani) 06:45 - Pnini Pua Kea (Cyril Pahinui) 10:12 -"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=W2XE3qZuGjE) 2025-11-25T13:27Z 26K followers, [----] engagements
"Best of Dennis Kamakahi: Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Masters🌺 Celebrate the life and music of the Reverend Dennis Kamakahi one of Hawaii's most prolific songwriter and 12-string slack key master. This collection features his timeless hits alongside "lost" treasures from his posthumous [----] album 'Slack Key Heaven.' From the rolling hills of "Maui Mountain Home" to the misty cliffs of "Kokee" these songs capture the true heart of the islands. Listen to Slack Key Heaven Here: https://lnk.to/slackkeyheaven Tracklist: 00:00 Wahine 'Ilikea (from "Puaena") 04:15 Maui Mountain Home (from "Slack Key"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=aCsKormuZ_w) 2026-02-10T22:00Z 26K followers, [----] engagements
"He Mle No Pepe (Song for Baby) Classic Hawaiian Mle #hawaiianmusic #hawaiianguitar #slackkey LISTEN TO THE SONG: https://lnk.to/slackkeyheavenYT FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/hawaiianslackkey/ He Mle No Pepe (Song for Baby) is a gentle Hawaiian lullaby performed by the late Dennis Kamakahi on his new release Slack Key Heaven. Carried by the flowing sound of traditional k halu slack key guitar this performance reflects Dennis lifelong dedication to sharing Hawaiian music and stories. Written as a song for a child the mele feels like a soft blessing full of aloha and mlama"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=d-pfHvCAHKs) 2026-02-05T20:00Z 26K followers, [---] engagements
"Wai Ulu by Keola Beamer Hawaiian Classic Mle #slackkeyguitar #hawaiianmusic #hawaiianguitar #hawaiianculture 💚🏝Wai Ulu by Keola Beamer is a beautifully flowing slack key guitar piece that feels calm warm and deeply connected to the land. The title means growing water and the music really lives up to that name unfolding naturally and never feeling rushed. Keola Beamer comes from one of Hawaiis most important musical families and has been a major force in keeping slack key guitar and traditional Hawaiian music alive for decades. Hes known for blending tradition with his own modern thoughtful"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=eVRyhoPrKEQ) 2026-02-11T22:00Z 26K followers, [---] engagements
"Hawaiian Morning Part [--] Serene Slack Key to Start Your Day 🌅 #hawaiianmusic #morningplaylist #hawaiianguitar #hawaiianslackkey 💛 🌞 Mahalo for the love on Part [--] here is Part [--]. Ease into the day with gentle slack key warm mele and ocean breeze calm. Ideal for coffee reading or transporting yourself back to the islands. Smooth guitars soft rhythms and morning glow to set a peaceful tone. 🌴✨ timestamps: 00:00 Keola Beamer Kalena Kai 04:22 Sonny Chillingworth Moe Uhane (Dream Slack Key) 07:14 Ozzie Kotani He Ai Na Kalani 10:05 Ray Kane Pauoa Liko Ka Lehua 13:41 Leonard Kwan New pihi Moemoe"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=i8ta90PmPAs) 2025-09-09T16:52Z 24.9K followers, 29.9K engagements
"Hawaiian High Country: Misty Mountain Slack Key 🏔🌲 #hawaiianmusic #slackkey #paniolo #mountainvibes #study 🏔🌲 Journey to the high country. This 1-hour collection moves away from the beaches and up into the cool mist-covered mountains. Featuring the earthy resonant sounds of the "Paniolo" (Cowboy) country. From the rolling pastures of "Kealas Mele" to the thick mist of "The Beauty of Mauna Kea" these songs capture the grounded soulful side of Hawaii. Perfect for deep focus or a quiet morning with coffee. ☕🌫 🎧 Explore the masters: https://lnk.to/hawaiianslackkey 0:00:00 The Beauty of"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ljl_2KfqnCM) 2026-01-27T22:33Z 26K followers, [----] engagements
"Ahe Lau Makani by Dennis Kamakahi Hawaiian Classic Mle Ahe Lau Makani traces back to Queen Liliuokalani around [----]. The meles imagery likens a soft breeze to a loved ones breath an idea the Queen herself translated in her published verses. It appears historically under the earlier title He Ala Nei e Mpu Mai Nei and references Lllehuathe gentle rain of Plolo Valley Oahu. Dennis recorded Ahe Lau Makani for his solo album Puaena (Glow Brightly) released May [--] [----]. His rendition keeps the songs unhurried sway while highlighting the lyric poetry at its heart. As Dennis explained in the album"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=mxKZuyHdV5g) 2025-10-01T16:47Z 23.6K followers, [----] engagements
"'Ulili E by Dennis Kamakahi Hawaiian Classic Mle Listen to the Reverend Dennis Kamakahi's spirited rendition of "'Ulili E" a beloved classic in the Hawaiian music canon. Unlike the slow sweeping ballads often associated with the islands "'Ulili E" captures the playful energy of the shoreline. The song tells the story of the wandering tattler bird (the 'Ulili) running along the wet sand frantically digging for food before the waves crash in. Denniss interpretation is a masterclass in Ki Ho'alu (Slack Key Guitar) blending intricate fingerpicking with a driving rhythm that mimics the scurrying"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=t2wL-yngI40) 2026-01-30T23:01Z 26K followers, [---] engagements
"Hawaiian Christmas: Mele Kalikimaka 🎄 [--] Hours of Slack Key Guitar Classics Aloha and Mele Kalikimaka 🌺 Enjoy over [--] hours of the finest Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Christmas music. This collection brings together complete holiday recordings into one ultimate playlist. Whether you are opening presents cooking Christmas dinner or simply relaxing by the fire let the "Nahenahe" (sweet/gentle) sounds of the islands warm your home. Featuring legends like Ledward Kaapana Keola Beamer Cyril Pahinui and Dennis Kamakahi. Listen to the Hawaiian Christmas compilation album:"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=x6OP-g5_Mok) 2025-12-13T23:01Z 26K followers, 20.3K engagements
"Best of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar: 25+ Essential Tracks Sit back and relax with the masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar (Ki Ho'alu). This collection features the most legendary voices and instrumentals from the islands perfect for working studying or bringing the Aloha spirit into your home. 🎧 Listen to the masters: https://lnk.to/hawaiianslackkey Mahalo for listening Don't forget to Subscribe for more authentic Hawaiian music. Tracklist: 00:00 Wahine 'Ilikea 04:05 Panini Pua Kea 07:35 Aloha 'Oe (Instrumental) 10:55 Radio Hula 13:55 E Ku'u Morning Dew 18:25 Punahele 22:25 'Ulili E 26:40 The"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=xgH8BBsnmiw) 2026-01-31T23:01Z 26K followers, [----] engagements
"Rainy Island Retreat: [--] Hour of Authentic Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar 🌧🏝 #hawaiianmusic #slackkey #kihoalu #rainambience #aloha 🌧🌺 Escape to a quiet cabin on the coast with this collection of authentic K Halu (Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar). Designed as a peaceful retreat for the mind these gentle melodies from the masters of the genre blend perfectly with the mood of a soft island rain. Whether you are focusing on work studying or simply drifting off to sleep let the soothing resonance of the guitar string transport you to the lush mist-covered mountains of Hawai'i. 🌿💤 🎧 Explore more"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=xxEADM3Z0DU) 2026-01-07T06:01Z 26K followers, [----] engagements
"HAWAIIAN MUSIC LIVESTREAM: 24/7 CLASSIC MLE 🌺 24/7 Hawaiian Music Livestream Island Vibes All Day Every Day 🌺 Welcome to your nonstop escape to the islands This 24-hour Hawaiian music livestream features a relaxing blend of slack key guitar ukulele melodies traditional chants and contemporary island tunes to keep the aloha spirit flowing around the clock. Whether youre working studying unwinding or just craving that tropical state of mind this stream is here to transport you to the shores of Hawaii anytime you need it. FOLLOW US ACROSS ALL SOCIALS: https://bio.to/hawaiianslackkeyYT"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=-815ns3Vm3k) 2025-10-22T07:06Z 11.9K followers, [---] engagements
"Hawaiian Calm [--] Hours of Relaxing Slack Key Guitar 🌺🌊 Gentle k halu (Hawaiian slack key) to settle the mind and bring island ease to your space. Perfect for reading study or quiet focus. Exclusive: Opening track Maui Mountain Home is from Dennis Kamakahis Slack Key Heavenan exclusive cut ahead of the album release Oct [--] [----]. Listen here: https://lnk.to/slackkeyheaven Listen to more Hawaiian Slack Key Classics Here: https://lnk.to/hawaiianslackkey 00:00 Dennis Kamakahi Maui Mountain Home 04:36 Keola Beamer P Mahina 09:06 Cyril Pahinui Panini Pua Kea (Instrumental) 12:51 Ozzie Kotani Kani K"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=0I0GF_zgH0I) 2025-10-23T12:20Z 26K followers, [----] engagements
"Hawaiian Lullabies Gentle Slack Key & Mele for Quiet Evenings 🌺🌙 🌺🌙A soft sleep-friendly set of k halu and tender mele. Quiet guitars unhurried tempos and lullaby warmth for reading unwinding or drifting off. EXCLUSIVE: Opening track is an unreleased Dennis Kamakahi song He Mele No Pepe (Song for Baby) from Slack Key Heaven officially releasing on October [--] [----]. Presave: https://lnk.to/slackkeyheaven 00:00 Dennis Kamakahi He Mele No Pepe (Song for Baby) 05:16 Keola Beamer P Mahina 09:46 Ozzie Kotani Kani K Halu 13:26 George Kahumoku Jr E Hoi I Ka Pili 17:36 Leonard Kwan Kealas Mele"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=2yIpGV2Ygpg) 2025-10-17T23:00Z 11K followers, [---] engagements
"Hawaiian Mist & Rain: [--] Hours of Traditional Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Ambience🌺🌊 #hawaiianmusic #slackkey #kihoalu #rainambience #aloha 🌧🌺 Experience the soothing overlap of a gentle Hawaiian rain shower and the soulful sounds of K Halu (Slack Key Guitar). This 2-hour journey is designed to bring the mist-covered peaks and lush valleys of the islands directly into your space. Settle in with classic melodies from the masters of the genreperfect background for a rainy day of reading studying or resting. Let the warm resonance of the guitars and the rhythm of the rain carry you away to a"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=43oc08n-mX8) 2026-01-07T23:00Z 26K followers, [----] engagements
"Hawaiian Highlands: [--] Hour of Peaceful Mountain Slack Key ⛰🌲 #hawaiianmusic #slackkey #kihoalu #highlands #studybeats ⛰🌲 Journey to the high country. This 1-hour collection moves away from the sunny beaches and up into the cool mist-covered mountains of the islands. Featuring the earthier grounded sounds of the "Paniolo" (Hawaiian Cowboy) country and the soothing mist of the upcountry forests. From the dreamlike "Moe Uhane" to the rolling rhythm of "Hula Medley" let the clear chiming resonance of the guitar take you to the peaks of Hawaii. ☁✨ 🎧 Explore the masters:"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=4wmXgI0iwYs) 2026-01-14T18:19Z 26K followers, [----] engagements
"Waipi'i by Dennis Kamakahi Classic Hawaiian Mle Waipii shows Dennis Kamakahi at his most nahenahe and painterly. The piece flows at an easy unhurried pace with his slack key part moving between clear melody and gently rolling chords like water over stones. Even without lyrics you can feel that its a place song: quiet reflective full of small details instead of big drama. The mele itself praises misty uplands and water. In the full vocal text Dennis describes the soft rain in the green hills of Moanalua the golden kiawe blossoms at Aliamanu and finally the wai anuhea o Waipii the sweet"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=6Uqz8jb3JaA) 2026-01-13T17:43Z 26K followers, [----] engagements
"Hawaiian Heaven [--] Hour of Dreamy Hawaiian Slack Key☁ #hawaiianmusic #hawaiianguitar #peacefulmusic #slackkeyguitar #hawaiianculture Featuring all songs from Dennis Kamakahi🩷🪽 Check out his latest release 'Slack Key Heaven' here: https://lnk.to/slackkeyheaven Timestamps: 00:00 - Kooalu Ui 03:27 - Waipii 06:45 - He Mele No Pepe (Song For Baby) 11:58 - Twin Peaks 16:36 - Maui Mountain Home 21:07 - Mission Street Slack Key 25:15 - Misty Rain 30:46 - Ulili E 35:03 - Aloha Koolau 39:27 - He Ai No Kalani 43:57 - E Pupukanioe 48:34 - Ka Opae 53:49 - Pua Hone 57:04 - Moanalua About Dennis Kamakahi:"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=7CNpO4ZVMkE) 2025-11-04T18:00Z 26K followers, [----] engagements
"Maui Mountain Home by Dennis Kamakahi Hawaiian Classic Mle Slack Key Heaven is out now Seven newly discovered Dennis Kamakahi originals from his archive. Listen here: lnk.to/slackkeyheaven 🏔This video pairs the studio master of Maui Mountain Home with archival performance footage of Dennis on February [--] [----] at the Slack Key Show Masters of Hawaiian Music at the Napili Kai Beach Resort in Napili Bay Maui joined on stage by Sterling Seaton and Peter deAquino. The song is Denniss ode to upcountry Maui a place piece sung with the calm pulse and clear melody he was loved for. Official lyrics are"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=9JUt3YYYpM4) 2025-10-24T14:07Z 26K followers, [----] engagements
"Do You Hear What I Hear by Keola Beamer Classic Hawaiian Christmas Mle Master slack-key guitarist Keola Beamer turns this classic carol into a glowing instrumental soundscape. Instead of vocals he layers multiple guitarsacoustic nylon-string and subtle electricblending shimmering harmonics and singing lines over a deep steady pulse. Much of it is built from his signature C-wahine Keolas C tuning which gives the chords that open bell-like color. Its gentle spacious and easy to leave on repeat all season. Do You Hear What I Hear was written in [----] by Nol Regney and Gloria Shayne as a plea for"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=AJRQb0-z42g) 2025-12-11T14:34Z 26K followers, [---] engagements
"A HAWAIIAN CHRISTMAS PLAYLIST [--] Hour of Hawaiian Christmas Classics #melekalikimaka #hawaiianchristmas #hawaiianmusic #hawaiianguitar #hawaiianslackkey #slackkeyguitar #hawaiianculture #christmasplaylist #tropicalchristmas Link to the Hawaiian Christmas Compilation album: https://lnk.to/hawaiianchristmas 🎶Mele Kalikimaka is the thing to say on a bright hawaiian Christmas Day.🎶 🎅🏻Bring a little island magic to your holidays with this longform Hawaiian Christmas playlist a soothing mix of slack-key guitar gentle ukulele and tropical takes on favorite Christmas melodies. Think palm trees"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=BWq1-6YleZo) 2025-11-26T18:30Z 26K followers, [----] engagements
"Hawaiian Romance: [--] Hour of Sweet Slack Key Love Songs 🌺❤ #hawaiianmusic #slackkey #kihoalu #lovesongs #romance 🌺❤ Fall in love with the sounds of the islands. This 1-hour collection features the most beautiful "Mele Aloha" (Love Songs) performed in the authentic Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar (K Halu) style. From the gentle vocals of Rev. Dennis Kamakahi to the dreamy instrumentals of Sonny Chillingworth these songs capture the true spirit of island romance. Whether you are planning a wedding enjoying a romantic dinner or simply missing someone special let these sweet melodies fill the air with"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Cf5vJbP7PG0) 2026-01-12T18:08Z 26K followers, [----] engagements
"Best of Hawaiian Slack Key for Hula N Mele Hula Released today (December 5) the compilation album 'Aloha Hula Best' celebrates the sacred bond between the dancer and the musician. If hula is the heartbeat of the Hawaiian people then K Halu (slack key) is the breath that sustains it. This playlist brings together the true masters of the genreDennis Kamakahi Keola Beamer Cyril Pahinui Ray Kane Sonny Chillingworth and more. These are the recordings where the guitar does more than just play a tune; the steady bass mimics the ipu heke (gourd drum) to guide the dancer's feet while the vamp gives"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=FIUPQ1ltCCs) 2025-12-05T17:01Z 26K followers, [----] engagements
"Best of Traditional Hawaiian Slack Key Music [--] Hour of Hawaiian Music to Study Work or Relax Let the gentle melodies of ki hoalu (slack key guitar) bring you peace calm and a moment of serenity. Perfect for relaxation meditation studying or simply unwinding after a long day. 🎵 Featuring traditional and contemporary slack key guitar tunes 🌺 Authentic Hawaiian sounds to soothe your soul 🌊 Ideal background music for stress relief and mindfulness Mahalo for listening let the spirit of aloha guide you. 🌴 #SlackKeyGuitar #HawaiianGuitar #RelaxingMusic #KiHoalu #IslandVibes #MeditationMusic"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=FnwIboQLX0I) 2025-06-24T12:00Z 15.5K followers, [----] engagements
"Twin Peaks by Dennis Kamakahi Hawaiian Classic Mle 🎸🌺🌄A soaring instrumental from one of Hawaiis greatest songwriters and slack key (k halu) masters. In Twin Peaks Dennis Kamakahi lets the melody climb and descend like a ridge linesteady thumb in the bass singing treble lines and those signature harmonics that feel like sunlight through clouds. Its storytelling without words: place memory and aloha carried on six steel strings. Kamakahi (19532014) wrote many of Hawaiis modern classicsKokee Wahine Ilikea Pua Hone and morefirst with the Sons of Hawaii and later as a revered solo artist and"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=HFSmWV0YhKo) 2025-11-06T13:20Z 26K followers, [----] engagements
"Wake Up With Hawaii Calming Slack Key to Start Your Day #hawaiianmusic #morningplaylist #hawaiianguitar #hawaiianslackkey 💛🌞 In these cold winter months it's nice to be reminded of home. Use this playlist to wake up with Hawaii. As the sun rises so shall you. Big aloha for all of the support on our channel this year 🌴✨ timestamps: 00:00 Ozzie Kotani Kani K Halu 03:30 Cyril Pahinui Panini Pua Kea (Instrumental) 07:25 Keola Beamer Elepaio Slack Key 11:05 Ray Kane Punahele 14:40 Ledward Kaapana N Ka Pueo 18:00 Leonard Kwan Kealas Mele 21:25 George Kahumoku Jr Hooipoipo O Wainapanapa"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=HIW8T1rO8Pw) 2026-01-20T20:00Z 26K followers, [----] engagements
"Best of Hawaiian Hula Music Part [--] Na Mele Hula Ike Loa #hulamusic #hawaiianmusic #slackkeyguitar #hawaiianslackkey 🌺Listen to the Hula playlist on music streaming platforms here : https://lnk.to/hawaiianslackkey Listen to Part [--] Here: https://www.youtube.com/watchv=NPS9h04Tgd0&t=307s Featured Songs: 00:00 - Ulili E (feat. David Kamakahi) Dennis Kamakahi 04:18 - Palolo Hui Aloha 08:45 - Pua Lililehua Keola Beamer 12:56 - Hanohano Hawaii (feat. Bob Brozman) George Kahumoku Jr. 17:51 - Kalena Kai (feat. George Winston) Keola Beamer 22:12 - Kauoha Mai (The Keyhole Hula) feat. George Kuo Martin"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Jf-AuftAvhc) 2025-06-04T17:26Z 22.3K followers, 12.8K engagements
"Ku'u Kika Kahiko (My Old Guitar) by Ozzie Kotani Hawaiian Classic Mle #hawaiianmusic #hawaiianguitar #slackkeyguitar #hawaiiplaylist #hawaiianmusic #slackkeyguitar #hawaiiplaylist 💐✨🎸check out the track here: https://open.spotify.com/track/68gPq2cidzkydRK596zi6lsi=8f17f0eed9a64846 In C6th Mauna Loa Tuning (C-G-E-G-A-E) tuned down one half step to sound in the key of B. About the track and Ozzie: Ozzie Kotani is one of the contemporary ki ho alus leading teachers and composers preserving and expanding upon the Slack Key tradition learned from the masters with whom he studied especially Sonny"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=KAw3I8jPpmE) 2025-10-25T16:00Z 26K followers, [----] engagements
"Best of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar (Pt.2) [--] Hour of Hawaiian Music to Study Work or Relax #hawaiianguitar #slackkeyguitar #hawaiianmusic 🌊Relaxing Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar 1-Hour Instrumental Compilation🏝 Listen on all music streaming platforms HERE: https://lnk.to/hawaiianslackkey Enjoy a 1-hour collection of soothing Slack Key Guitar music perfect for relaxation focus meditation or background ambiance. This traditional Hawaiian fingerstyle technique creates warm melodic sounds that capture the spirit of the islands. Great for: ✔ Stress relief & relaxation ✔ Studying & focus ✔ Meditation &"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=MEyIRs4SpTE) 2025-03-22T14:00Z 21.4K followers, 29.4K engagements
"Hawaiian Sunshine: [--] Hour of Relaxing Slack Key Classics☀🌴 #hawaiianmusic #morningmusic #slackkey #goodvibes #aloha ☀🌴 Start your day with the warmth of the islands. This 1-hour collection features the brightest happiest studio recordings from the masters of Slack Key. This is music for a sunny lanai a fresh cup of coffee or a drive along the coast. From the fast-picking of "Radio Hula" to the joyful rhythms of "Nklele" let the sunshine in. 🌺🌊 🎧 Explore the masters: https://lnk.to/hawaiianslackkey Tracklist: 0:00:00 Radio Hula - Ledward Kaapana 0:03:34 Hula Medley - Sonny Chillingworth"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=SIDTCuWOcrE) 2026-01-21T19:01Z 26K followers, [----] engagements
"Lilia's Mle (Grandson's Lullaby) by Sonny Chillingworth Hawaiian Classic Mle Check out more Sonny Chillingworth: https://lnk.to/sonnychillingworthYT 🌺 Experience one of the most soulful expressions of Hawaiian slack key guitar with Liloas Mele by the legendary Sonny Chillingworth. This piece captures the deep roots of Hawaiian storytelling through music a mele (chant or song) that honors Alii nui Lloa a 15th-century high chief of Hawaii Island remembered for his wisdom leadership and aloha spirit. Sonnys playing blends intricate k halu (slack key) tunings with heartfelt phrasing evoking the"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=TgNHvkrlN5o) 2025-10-22T19:00Z 26K followers, [----] engagements
"Auld Lang Syne by Cyril Pahinui and Bob Brozman hauoli makahiki hou #hawaiianmusic #hawaiianguitar #auldlandsyne #slackkeyguitar hauoli makahiki hou to you all💙 wishing you a [----] filled with joy happiness and plenty of hawaiian male Mahalo for all of the support in [----]. Here is a link to Auld lang syne by Cyril Pahinui and Bob Brozman : https://lnk.to/auldlangsynemeleYT hawaiian slack key hawaiian new year Hawaii new year hawaiian guitar hawaiian culture auld lang syne hawaiian slack key hawaiian new year Hawaii new year hawaiian guitar hawaiian culture auld lang syne"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=VEWqu5fCezI) 2026-01-06T20:00Z 26K followers, [---] engagements
"Dennis Kamakahi performing Kkee in Kkee (2012) 🌿🎸 Dennis Kamakahi performing Kkee in Kkee (2012) 🌿🎸 In June [----] Dennis came to Kauai to help lead a songwriter workshop in Kkee. He didnt just lecture; he sat with people one by one shared theory tuned guitars and showed how haku mele starts with listening to place. The night before the final session he composed a new song in his cabin for his wife a quiet reminder that love landscape and everyday moments can become mele. That was Denniss way: humble approachable and generous encouraging everyone to document moments in life and honor others"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=YhkMwIsr87Q) 2025-10-22T13:56Z 11.9K followers, [---] engagements
"Jeff Peterson Twin Peaks (Dennis Kamakahi) Slack Key Tutorial For the Hawaiian Slack Key Community Jeff Peterson pays tribute to Dennis Kamakahi by performing Twin Peaks (Slack Key) from Denniss newly released album Slack Key Heaven then breaks down what makes the piece sing. 🌄 Listen to the new album 🎧 Dennis Kamakahi Slack Key Heaven https://lnk.to/slackkeyheaven Learn this piece (and much more) directly from Jeff Jeffs Slack Key Workshop (full lesson library sheet music/TAB community) https://jeffpetersonguitar.com/slack-key-guitar-workshop/ Private online lessons with Jeff (oneonone)"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=bR1r-aqH-4s) 2025-11-11T01:05Z 26K followers, [---] engagements
"Marketplace by Cyril Pahinui Classic Hawaiian Mle Marketplace is Cyril Pahinuis own composition an instrumental for 6-string guitar in G-major taro patch tuning (DGDGBD). The piece paints a musical picture of Honolulus Chinatown a place Cyril knew well and loved deeply with its fish stalls chop suey restaurants theaters music halls and mix of cultures all moving through the streets together. You can hear that stroll in the rhythm: a gentle steady pulse underneath melody lines that weave like people in the crowd and plenty of space for the notes to ring. Marketplace is the title track of"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=cpVBaZ7BTxE) 2026-01-23T16:33Z 26K followers, [----] engagements
"Maika'i Ka Makani O Kohala by Ozzie Kotani Classic Hawaiian Mle #hawaiianmusic #hawaiianguitar #slackkeyguitar #hawai'i #hawaiianculture TUNING: G Major Tuning (D-G-D-G-B-D) tuned down one half step to sound in the key of F# on the steel string guitar. About the song: Maika'i Ka Makani O Kohala (Fine is the Wind of Kohala) is attributed to William Sheldon and David Nape and was composed in the late 1800s. It honors a remote district on the Big Island known for its steady tradewinds. Most lovers of Hawaiian music know the song at least well enough to join in on the hui (chorus): ko aloha ko"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=dxwMgCIxv4Q) 2025-11-19T17:01Z 26K followers, [----] engagements
"My Hawai'ian Christmas by Dennis Kamakahi Mele Kalikimaka The holidays are almost here and in the meantime we will be dropping plenty of Hawaiian holiday tunes for you to deck the halls to🎄 #hawaiianguitar #hawaiianmusic #slackkeyguitar #hawaiianculture #melekalikimaka hawaiian christmas hawaiian christmas music hawaiian christmas playlist the merriest hawaiian christmas hawaii christmas christmas in hawaii hawaii christmas songs the twelve days of christmas (hawaiian style) hawaii christmas vacation hawaiianchristmasmusic christmas aloha christmas hawaiian island christmas caz christmas"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=fnIwjZJmoLk) 2025-12-09T20:00Z 26K followers, [---] engagements
"Lei Nani by Cyril Pahinui Hawaiian Classic Mle #hawaiianmusic #hawaiianguitar #slackkeyguitar #hawaiianculture #hulamusic In [----] Cyril Pahinui slack-key master and one of Hawaiis most beloved musicians was named as a National Heritage Fellow the United States highest honor for master folk and traditional artists recognizing lifetime achievement artistic excellence and significant contribution to the nations traditional arts heritage. To underscore this singular accomplishment and to place what may well be a final cap on a recording career that has spanned nearly five decades Pahinui"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=jFm0FIPAMjM) 2026-01-25T15:01Z 26K followers, [---] engagements
"Mele Kalikimaka by Cyril Pahinui Classic Hawaiian Christmas Mle Master slackkey guitarist Cyril Pahinui brings a warm laidback touch to this classic Hawaiian Christmas song. His soft vocal sits over shimmering 12string k halu played in the Cmajor Attas C tuning that he loved with plenty of room for improvised choruses and that deep relaxed swing. Its the kind of version you can leave on repeat all season. Mele Kalikimaka was written in [----] by R. Alex Anderson and made famous by Bing Crosby but Cyrils take leans into something less glossy and more soulfulpart backyard kanikapila part holiday"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=k4h8hEe-wzA) 2025-12-01T16:12Z 26K followers, [---] engagements
"Best of Hawaiian Hula Music Na Mele Hula Ike Loa #hulamusic #hawaiianmusic #slackkeyguitar #hawaiianslackkey 🌺Listen to the Hula playlist on music streaming platforms here : https://lnk.to/hawaiianslackkey 00:00 Dennis Kamakahi Koolau Ui 03:32 Keola Beamer E Kuu Morning Dew 08:15 Sonny Chillingworth Mai Poina Oe Iau 13:47 Cindy Combs Kuu Home O Kahaluu 20:18 Ledward Kaapana Radio Hula 23:52 George Kahumoku Jr. N Oli 28:53 Dennis Kamakahi Pua Hone 32:09 Keola Beamer & George Winston The Beauty of Mauna Kea 37:19 Sonny Chillingworth Hula Medley 40:53 Cindy Combs Kaulana Na Pua 47:57 Dennis"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=lCUiMaAtbrU) 2025-10-29T00:57Z 26K followers, [----] engagements
"Hawaiian Sunset Serene Slack Key to Unwind 🌇 #hawaiianmusic #sunsetplaylist #hawaiianguitar #hawaiianslackkey 💛🌅 Aloha ahiahi Exhale the day and ease into golden hour. This sunset mix blends gentle k halu (Hawaiian slack key) and nahenahe meleperfect for reading studying or just watching the light fade over the water. Soft guitars warm melodies and a calm evening breeze vibe. 🌴✨ timestamps: 00:00 - He Mele No Pepe (Dennis Kamakahi) 05:16 - Kealas Mele (Leonard Kwan) 11:23 - Pua Lililehua (Keola Beamer) 15:03 - Aloha Oe Instrumental (George Kahumoku Jr.) 21:36 - Maui Waltz (Keola Beamer)"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ld3g0SGhgHg) 2025-11-01T00:01Z 26K followers, [----] engagements
"Moanalua by Ozzie Kotani Hawaiian Classic Mle #hawaiianmusic #slackkeyguitar #hawaiianguitar #hawaiianculture Tuning: G Major Taro Patch (D-G-D-G-B-D tuned down one half step to sound in the key of F#) on steel string Like most composers Queen Liliuokalani drew inspiration from the songs of others in creating some of her own works. Similarly other composers have creatively adapted some of her songs. This rollicking travel song describing a trip to Moanalua is believed to date from around [----] but received a new melody by David Nape in the late 1920s. Research by Eddie Kamae and Hawaiian"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=lhyX6Cjfqlo) 2025-12-03T23:01Z 26K followers, [----] engagements
"Hawaiian Wake Up Call Wake Up Music for a Calm Hawaiian Morning Gentle k halu (Hawaiian slack key) to settle the mind and bring island ease to your space. Wake up with Hawaii Exclusive: Opening track Maui Mountain Home is from Dennis Kamakahis Slack Key Heavenan album recently released on Oct [--] [----]. Listen here: https://lnk.to/slackkeyheaven Listen to more Hawaiian Slack Key Classics Here: https://lnk.to/hawaiianslackkey 00:00 Dennis Kamakahi Maui Mountain Home 04:36 Keola Beamer P Mahina 09:06 Cyril Pahinui Panini Pua Kea (Instrumental) 12:51 Ozzie Kotani Kani K Halu 16:31 Ray Kane"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=mSFpnirXdxY) 2026-01-24T12:01Z 26K followers, [----] engagements
"P'hakuloa by Moses Kahumoku Hawaiian Classic Mle #hawaiianmusic #hawaiianslackkey #hawaiianguitar #hawaii #hawaiianculture 🌺About the song: Nylon string guitar in G Major Taro Patch Tuning (D-G-D-G-B-D) tuned down one half step to sound in the key of F#. This original composition showcases Moses soulful ballad style and features his powerful arpeggios played with his thumb filling in the melody. The song expresses many Hawaiians feelings about a beautiful place high on the side of the Mauna Kea volcano. Pohakuloa has lava rock native plants and animals and great mana (power) but the military"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=q1z41zfnFLc) 2025-11-03T20:01Z 26K followers, [----] engagements
"Hawaiian Sleep: Deep Relaxation Slack Key Guitar 🌙💤 #hawaiianmusic #sleepmusic #slackkey #kihoalu #insomnia 🌙💤 Drift into a deep peaceful sleep with the sounds of the islands. This 1-hour collection is designed specifically for insomnia meditation and relaxation. Featuring the softest most "Nahenahe" (gentle) lullabies and dreamscapes from the masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar. From the comforting "Goodnight Mapuana" to the ethereal "E Kuu Morning Dew" let the music wash over you and carry you into dreams. 🌊✨ 🎧 Explore the masters: https://lnk.to/slackkeyheaven 0:00:00 Goodnight"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=r0P4B0kTYAY) 2026-01-22T08:00Z 26K followers, [---] engagements
"Shaka Slack Key by Keola Beamer Ft. George Winston Hawaiian Classic Mle #hawaiianmusic #hawaiianguitar #hawaii #hawai'i #hawaiianculture #hawaiianslackkey TUNINGS: Keola: Hawaiian bass & steel string guitar in G Major Taro Patch Tuning (DGDGBD) played in the keys of G and C George Keoki Winston: [--] string steel string guitar in G Major Taro Patch Tuning with a C bass (CDGDGBD) played in the keys of G and C This original composition first appeared with bass and drums on Keolas [----] album SWEET MAUI MOON (Paradise Productions 980). Here he adds a new bridge in C and invites longtime friend"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=yaUJZuOqDYY) 2025-11-18T20:00Z 26K followers, [----] engagements
"Island Morning Serene Slack Key to Start Your Day 🌅 #hawaiianmusic #morningplaylist #hawaiianguitar #hawaiianslackkey 💛 🌞 Aloha kakahiaka Start your morning with good vibes and island spirit. This Hawaiian playlist is all about easy slack key guitar breezy hula tunes and the kind of music that feels like sunshine on the water. Perfect for coffee cruising or just slowing things down. 🌴✨ Timestamps: 00:00 - Ipo Lei Manu (Sonny Chillingworth) 05:15 - Hemo Da Kope' Bean (Keola Beamer) 09:39 - P Mahina (Keola Beamer) 11:55 - Shells (Keola Beamer) 17:51 - Ahe Lau Makani (Dennis Kamakahi) 21:53"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=yhugzqRwTG0) 2025-11-18T16:01Z 26K followers, [----] engagements
"Wai Ulu by Keola Beamer Hawaiian Classic Mle #slackkeyguitar #hawaiianmusic #hawaiianguitar #hawaiianculture 💚🏝Wai Ulu by Keola Beamer is a beautifully flowing slack key guitar piece that feels calm warm and deeply connected to the land. The title means growing water and the music really lives up to that name unfolding naturally and never feeling rushed. Keola Beamer comes from one of Hawaiis most important musical families and has been a major force in keeping slack key guitar and traditional Hawaiian music alive for decades. Hes known for blending tradition with his own modern thoughtful"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=eVRyhoPrKEQ) 2026-02-11T22:00Z 26K followers, [---] engagements
"Standing at the Crossroads of History 🌺🛑 If you heard Bad Bunnys warning to Puerto Rico during Sundays Super Bowl saying "Don't let them do to you what happened to Hawaii" then you heard a choice being presented. A choice between losing your home or fighting for it. In Hawaiian music that choice has a name called "Crossroads." While the world is just waking up to this reality the legendary group Na Oiwi laid it out clearly in [----]. This group was a bridge between generations featuring the late great Dennis Kamakahi (one of Hawaii's most prolific songwriters) along with his son David"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=MnFDlcY8sPo) 2026-02-11T21:00Z 26K followers, [---] engagements
"From Puerto Rico to Hawaii: The Struggle is the Same 🌺 The most powerful line from Sundays Super Bowl wasnt about the game. It was Bad Bunny warning Puerto Rico not to suffer the same fate as Hawaii to not let over-tourism and displacement erase the local culture. That message resonates deeply with us because Hawaiian Slack Key masters haven't just been warning about this; they have been living it for generations. If you felt the weight of that performance you need to hear "Waimanalo Blues." Written by Liko Martin and Thor Wold (originally as "Nanakuli Blues") and delivered with unmatched"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=7-OzwbdV8_E) 2026-02-11T02:00Z 26K followers, [---] engagements
"The Super Bowl Warning & The Pahinui Legacy 🌺🏈 The Super Bowl Warning & The Pahinui Legacy 🌺🏈 Did you catch the moment on Sunday when Bad Bunny warned the world not to let Puerto Rico become "like what happened to Hawaii" It was a powerful message against displacement. But in the Slack Key community that story has deep roots. Take Bla Pahinui. As the son of the legendary Gabby "Pops" Pahinuithe man who defined modern Slack KeyBla didn't just inherit a musical style; he inherited the history of the land. He poured that lived experience into his soulful rendition of "Waimanalo Blues""
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=x2_1JduXUJI) 2026-02-10T22:38Z 26K followers, [---] engagements
"Best of Dennis Kamakahi: Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Masters🌺 Celebrate the life and music of the Reverend Dennis Kamakahi one of Hawaii's most prolific songwriter and 12-string slack key master. This collection features his timeless hits alongside "lost" treasures from his posthumous [----] album 'Slack Key Heaven.' From the rolling hills of "Maui Mountain Home" to the misty cliffs of "Kokee" these songs capture the true heart of the islands. Listen to Slack Key Heaven Here: https://lnk.to/slackkeyheaven Tracklist: 00:00 Wahine 'Ilikea (from "Puaena") 04:15 Maui Mountain Home (from "Slack Key"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=aCsKormuZ_w) 2026-02-10T22:00Z 26K followers, [----] engagements
"Did you catch the message to Hawaii at the Super Bowl yesterday The Warning Heard Around the World 🌎🌺 Did you catch the message to Hawaii at the Super Bowl yesterday During the halftime show Bad Bunny and Ricky Martin performed "Lo Que Le Pas a Hawi" ("What Happened to Hawaii"). It was a massive global warning to Puerto Rico: Do not let your island be sold off and displaced "like what happened to Hawaii." For us in the Slack Key community that message hit different. Bad Bunny is singing about a fear of the future. But Hawaiian Slack Key masters have been singing about that reality for"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=qZQZJKCE7PA) 2026-02-09T18:37Z 26K followers, [---] engagements
"Hawaiian Ambience - [--] Hours of Calming Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar #hawaiianmusic #hawaiianculture #hawaiianguitar #hawaii #slackkey In these cold winter months we all dream of Hawai'i.❄ so we decided to make another Hawaiian Ambience Feel free to turn it on in the background and just let it play. Follow us on socials and subscribe to our email list : https://bio.to/hawaiianslackkeyYT 🌺 Featured in the video🌴: Hawaiian Slack Key Masters Vol.1 https://open.spotify.com/album/6BpspuHJBMZxI7Cc3Y9Tjrsi=cNzJ750YQg-kxLyO25gSGg Hawaiian Slack Key Masters Vol.2"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=E75uSRLNJ0Q) 2026-02-05T22:15Z 26K followers, [----] engagements
"He Mle No Pepe (Song for Baby) Classic Hawaiian Mle #hawaiianmusic #hawaiianguitar #slackkey LISTEN TO THE SONG: https://lnk.to/slackkeyheavenYT FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/hawaiianslackkey/ He Mle No Pepe (Song for Baby) is a gentle Hawaiian lullaby performed by the late Dennis Kamakahi on his new release Slack Key Heaven. Carried by the flowing sound of traditional k halu slack key guitar this performance reflects Dennis lifelong dedication to sharing Hawaiian music and stories. Written as a song for a child the mele feels like a soft blessing full of aloha and mlama"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=d-pfHvCAHKs) 2026-02-05T20:00Z 26K followers, [---] engagements
"Rainy Hawaiian Morning: Cozy Slack Key Guitar & Gentle Rain (Focus & Work) Escape to a misty morning in the islands. This collection features the coziest instrumental Slack Key Guitar. Mahalo for listening If this helps you focus please Like & Subscribe for more. Tracklist: 00:00 Moana Chimes (Sonny Chillingworth) 03:15 Akaka Falls (Ledward Kaapana) 07:05 Moloka'i Nui A Hina (Cyril Pahinui) 11:00 Kawohikukapulani (Keola Beamer) 14:20 Whee Ha Swing (Ledward Kaapana) 17:40 Shells (Keola Beamer) 21:00 Pua Sadinia (Ray Kane) 24:50 Goodnight Mapuana (Barney Isaacs & George Kuo) 28:30 Whispering"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=2K45Zolvi8M) 2026-02-03T01:02Z 26K followers, [----] engagements
"Best of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar: 25+ Essential Tracks Sit back and relax with the masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar (Ki Ho'alu). This collection features the most legendary voices and instrumentals from the islands perfect for working studying or bringing the Aloha spirit into your home. 🎧 Listen to the masters: https://lnk.to/hawaiianslackkey Mahalo for listening Don't forget to Subscribe for more authentic Hawaiian music. Tracklist: 00:00 Wahine 'Ilikea 04:05 Panini Pua Kea 07:35 Aloha 'Oe (Instrumental) 10:55 Radio Hula 13:55 E Ku'u Morning Dew 18:25 Punahele 22:25 'Ulili E 26:40 The"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=xgH8BBsnmiw) 2026-01-31T23:01Z 26K followers, [----] engagements
"'Ulili E by Dennis Kamakahi Hawaiian Classic Mle Listen to the Reverend Dennis Kamakahi's spirited rendition of "'Ulili E" a beloved classic in the Hawaiian music canon. Unlike the slow sweeping ballads often associated with the islands "'Ulili E" captures the playful energy of the shoreline. The song tells the story of the wandering tattler bird (the 'Ulili) running along the wet sand frantically digging for food before the waves crash in. Denniss interpretation is a masterclass in Ki Ho'alu (Slack Key Guitar) blending intricate fingerpicking with a driving rhythm that mimics the scurrying"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=t2wL-yngI40) 2026-01-30T23:01Z 26K followers, [---] engagements
"Hawaiian Sundown: Relaxing Evening Slack Key Guitar 🌅🌺 #hawaiianmusic #sundown #eveningmusic #pauhana #relax 🌅🌺 The most beautiful time of day in the islands. This 1-hour collection captures the warmth and nostalgia of a Hawaiian sundown. Featuring the "Nahenahe" (sweet/soft) sounds of the masters. From the classic steel guitar duets of "Goodnight Mapuana" to the gentle lullaby of "He Mele No Pepe" these songs are the perfect backdrop for the end of the day. Unwind with a drink and watch the light fade. Warm peaceful and full of Aloha. 🍹🧡 🎧 Explore the masters:"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=K18jj8uCBTU) 2026-01-28T22:15Z 26K followers, [----] engagements
"Hawaiian High Country: Misty Mountain Slack Key 🏔🌲 #hawaiianmusic #slackkey #paniolo #mountainvibes #study 🏔🌲 Journey to the high country. This 1-hour collection moves away from the beaches and up into the cool mist-covered mountains. Featuring the earthy resonant sounds of the "Paniolo" (Cowboy) country. From the rolling pastures of "Kealas Mele" to the thick mist of "The Beauty of Mauna Kea" these songs capture the grounded soulful side of Hawaii. Perfect for deep focus or a quiet morning with coffee. ☕🌫 🎧 Explore the masters: https://lnk.to/hawaiianslackkey 0:00:00 The Beauty of"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ljl_2KfqnCM) 2026-01-27T22:33Z 26K followers, [----] engagements
"Lei Nani by Cyril Pahinui Hawaiian Classic Mle #hawaiianmusic #hawaiianguitar #slackkeyguitar #hawaiianculture #hulamusic In [----] Cyril Pahinui slack-key master and one of Hawaiis most beloved musicians was named as a National Heritage Fellow the United States highest honor for master folk and traditional artists recognizing lifetime achievement artistic excellence and significant contribution to the nations traditional arts heritage. To underscore this singular accomplishment and to place what may well be a final cap on a recording career that has spanned nearly five decades Pahinui"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=jFm0FIPAMjM) 2026-01-25T15:01Z 26K followers, [---] engagements
"Hawaiian Wake Up Call Wake Up Music for a Calm Hawaiian Morning Gentle k halu (Hawaiian slack key) to settle the mind and bring island ease to your space. Wake up with Hawaii Exclusive: Opening track Maui Mountain Home is from Dennis Kamakahis Slack Key Heavenan album recently released on Oct [--] [----]. Listen here: https://lnk.to/slackkeyheaven Listen to more Hawaiian Slack Key Classics Here: https://lnk.to/hawaiianslackkey 00:00 Dennis Kamakahi Maui Mountain Home 04:36 Keola Beamer P Mahina 09:06 Cyril Pahinui Panini Pua Kea (Instrumental) 12:51 Ozzie Kotani Kani K Halu 16:31 Ray Kane"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=mSFpnirXdxY) 2026-01-24T12:01Z 26K followers, [----] engagements
"Marketplace by Cyril Pahinui Classic Hawaiian Mle Marketplace is Cyril Pahinuis own composition an instrumental for 6-string guitar in G-major taro patch tuning (DGDGBD). The piece paints a musical picture of Honolulus Chinatown a place Cyril knew well and loved deeply with its fish stalls chop suey restaurants theaters music halls and mix of cultures all moving through the streets together. You can hear that stroll in the rhythm: a gentle steady pulse underneath melody lines that weave like people in the crowd and plenty of space for the notes to ring. Marketplace is the title track of"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=cpVBaZ7BTxE) 2026-01-23T16:33Z 26K followers, [----] engagements
"Hawaiian Sleep: Deep Relaxation Slack Key Guitar 🌙💤 #hawaiianmusic #sleepmusic #slackkey #kihoalu #insomnia 🌙💤 Drift into a deep peaceful sleep with the sounds of the islands. This 1-hour collection is designed specifically for insomnia meditation and relaxation. Featuring the softest most "Nahenahe" (gentle) lullabies and dreamscapes from the masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar. From the comforting "Goodnight Mapuana" to the ethereal "E Kuu Morning Dew" let the music wash over you and carry you into dreams. 🌊✨ 🎧 Explore the masters: https://lnk.to/slackkeyheaven 0:00:00 Goodnight"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=r0P4B0kTYAY) 2026-01-22T08:00Z 26K followers, [---] engagements
"Hawaiian Sunshine: [--] Hour of Relaxing Slack Key Classics☀🌴 #hawaiianmusic #morningmusic #slackkey #goodvibes #aloha ☀🌴 Start your day with the warmth of the islands. This 1-hour collection features the brightest happiest studio recordings from the masters of Slack Key. This is music for a sunny lanai a fresh cup of coffee or a drive along the coast. From the fast-picking of "Radio Hula" to the joyful rhythms of "Nklele" let the sunshine in. 🌺🌊 🎧 Explore the masters: https://lnk.to/hawaiianslackkey Tracklist: 0:00:00 Radio Hula - Ledward Kaapana 0:03:34 Hula Medley - Sonny Chillingworth"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=SIDTCuWOcrE) 2026-01-21T19:01Z 26K followers, [----] engagements
"Wake Up With Hawaii Calming Slack Key to Start Your Day #hawaiianmusic #morningplaylist #hawaiianguitar #hawaiianslackkey 💛🌞 In these cold winter months it's nice to be reminded of home. Use this playlist to wake up with Hawaii. As the sun rises so shall you. Big aloha for all of the support on our channel this year 🌴✨ timestamps: 00:00 Ozzie Kotani Kani K Halu 03:30 Cyril Pahinui Panini Pua Kea (Instrumental) 07:25 Keola Beamer Elepaio Slack Key 11:05 Ray Kane Punahele 14:40 Ledward Kaapana N Ka Pueo 18:00 Leonard Kwan Kealas Mele 21:25 George Kahumoku Jr Hooipoipo O Wainapanapa"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=HIW8T1rO8Pw) 2026-01-20T20:00Z 26K followers, [----] engagements
"Hawaiian Highlands: [--] Hour of Peaceful Mountain Slack Key ⛰🌲 #hawaiianmusic #slackkey #kihoalu #highlands #studybeats ⛰🌲 Journey to the high country. This 1-hour collection moves away from the sunny beaches and up into the cool mist-covered mountains of the islands. Featuring the earthier grounded sounds of the "Paniolo" (Hawaiian Cowboy) country and the soothing mist of the upcountry forests. From the dreamlike "Moe Uhane" to the rolling rhythm of "Hula Medley" let the clear chiming resonance of the guitar take you to the peaks of Hawaii. ☁✨ 🎧 Explore the masters:"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=4wmXgI0iwYs) 2026-01-14T18:19Z 26K followers, [----] engagements
"Waipi'i by Dennis Kamakahi Classic Hawaiian Mle Waipii shows Dennis Kamakahi at his most nahenahe and painterly. The piece flows at an easy unhurried pace with his slack key part moving between clear melody and gently rolling chords like water over stones. Even without lyrics you can feel that its a place song: quiet reflective full of small details instead of big drama. The mele itself praises misty uplands and water. In the full vocal text Dennis describes the soft rain in the green hills of Moanalua the golden kiawe blossoms at Aliamanu and finally the wai anuhea o Waipii the sweet"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=6Uqz8jb3JaA) 2026-01-13T17:43Z 26K followers, [----] engagements
"Hawaiian Romance: [--] Hour of Sweet Slack Key Love Songs 🌺❤ #hawaiianmusic #slackkey #kihoalu #lovesongs #romance 🌺❤ Fall in love with the sounds of the islands. This 1-hour collection features the most beautiful "Mele Aloha" (Love Songs) performed in the authentic Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar (K Halu) style. From the gentle vocals of Rev. Dennis Kamakahi to the dreamy instrumentals of Sonny Chillingworth these songs capture the true spirit of island romance. Whether you are planning a wedding enjoying a romantic dinner or simply missing someone special let these sweet melodies fill the air with"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Cf5vJbP7PG0) 2026-01-12T18:08Z 26K followers, [----] engagements
"Hawaiian Mist & Rain: [--] Hours of Traditional Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Ambience🌺🌊 #hawaiianmusic #slackkey #kihoalu #rainambience #aloha 🌧🌺 Experience the soothing overlap of a gentle Hawaiian rain shower and the soulful sounds of K Halu (Slack Key Guitar). This 2-hour journey is designed to bring the mist-covered peaks and lush valleys of the islands directly into your space. Settle in with classic melodies from the masters of the genreperfect background for a rainy day of reading studying or resting. Let the warm resonance of the guitars and the rhythm of the rain carry you away to a"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=43oc08n-mX8) 2026-01-07T23:00Z 26K followers, [----] engagements
"Rainy Island Retreat: [--] Hour of Authentic Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar 🌧🏝 #hawaiianmusic #slackkey #kihoalu #rainambience #aloha 🌧🌺 Escape to a quiet cabin on the coast with this collection of authentic K Halu (Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar). Designed as a peaceful retreat for the mind these gentle melodies from the masters of the genre blend perfectly with the mood of a soft island rain. Whether you are focusing on work studying or simply drifting off to sleep let the soothing resonance of the guitar string transport you to the lush mist-covered mountains of Hawai'i. 🌿💤 🎧 Explore more"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=xxEADM3Z0DU) 2026-01-07T06:01Z 26K followers, [----] engagements
"Auld Lang Syne by Cyril Pahinui and Bob Brozman hauoli makahiki hou #hawaiianmusic #hawaiianguitar #auldlandsyne #slackkeyguitar hauoli makahiki hou to you all💙 wishing you a [----] filled with joy happiness and plenty of hawaiian male Mahalo for all of the support in [----]. Here is a link to Auld lang syne by Cyril Pahinui and Bob Brozman : https://lnk.to/auldlangsynemeleYT hawaiian slack key hawaiian new year Hawaii new year hawaiian guitar hawaiian culture auld lang syne hawaiian slack key hawaiian new year Hawaii new year hawaiian guitar hawaiian culture auld lang syne"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=VEWqu5fCezI) 2026-01-06T20:00Z 26K followers, [---] engagements
"Hawaiian Christmas: Mele Kalikimaka 🎄 [--] Hours of Slack Key Guitar Classics Aloha and Mele Kalikimaka 🌺 Enjoy over [--] hours of the finest Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Christmas music. This collection brings together complete holiday recordings into one ultimate playlist. Whether you are opening presents cooking Christmas dinner or simply relaxing by the fire let the "Nahenahe" (sweet/gentle) sounds of the islands warm your home. Featuring legends like Ledward Kaapana Keola Beamer Cyril Pahinui and Dennis Kamakahi. Listen to the Hawaiian Christmas compilation album:"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=x6OP-g5_Mok) 2025-12-13T23:01Z 26K followers, 20.3K engagements
"Do You Hear What I Hear by Keola Beamer Classic Hawaiian Christmas Mle Master slack-key guitarist Keola Beamer turns this classic carol into a glowing instrumental soundscape. Instead of vocals he layers multiple guitarsacoustic nylon-string and subtle electricblending shimmering harmonics and singing lines over a deep steady pulse. Much of it is built from his signature C-wahine Keolas C tuning which gives the chords that open bell-like color. Its gentle spacious and easy to leave on repeat all season. Do You Hear What I Hear was written in [----] by Nol Regney and Gloria Shayne as a plea for"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=AJRQb0-z42g) 2025-12-11T14:34Z 26K followers, [---] engagements
"MELE KALIKIMAKA🎄🌴: The Ultimate Hawaiian Slack Key Christmas Playlist (1 Hour Version) #HawaiianMusic #ChristmasMusic #holidaymusic 🎁Experience Christmas in the islands with this Hawaiian Slack Key Christmas collectiona soothing blend of k halu guitar gentle melodies and tropical holiday spirit. Rooted in the rich slack key tradition passed down through generations of Hawaiian families these songs bring a peaceful sun-kissed glow to the season. Whether youre wrapping gifts relaxing with loved ones or dreaming of a warm December escape let these slack key instrumentals fill your home with"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=6-wFnTkgRV4) 2025-12-10T23:00Z 26K followers, [----] engagements
"My Hawai'ian Christmas by Dennis Kamakahi Mele Kalikimaka The holidays are almost here and in the meantime we will be dropping plenty of Hawaiian holiday tunes for you to deck the halls to🎄 #hawaiianguitar #hawaiianmusic #slackkeyguitar #hawaiianculture #melekalikimaka hawaiian christmas hawaiian christmas music hawaiian christmas playlist the merriest hawaiian christmas hawaii christmas christmas in hawaii hawaii christmas songs the twelve days of christmas (hawaiian style) hawaii christmas vacation hawaiianchristmasmusic christmas aloha christmas hawaiian island christmas caz christmas"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=fnIwjZJmoLk) 2025-12-09T20:00Z 26K followers, [---] engagements
"Best of Hawaiian Slack Key for Hula N Mele Hula Released today (December 5) the compilation album 'Aloha Hula Best' celebrates the sacred bond between the dancer and the musician. If hula is the heartbeat of the Hawaiian people then K Halu (slack key) is the breath that sustains it. This playlist brings together the true masters of the genreDennis Kamakahi Keola Beamer Cyril Pahinui Ray Kane Sonny Chillingworth and more. These are the recordings where the guitar does more than just play a tune; the steady bass mimics the ipu heke (gourd drum) to guide the dancer's feet while the vamp gives"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=FIUPQ1ltCCs) 2025-12-05T17:01Z 26K followers, [----] engagements
"Moanalua by Ozzie Kotani Hawaiian Classic Mle #hawaiianmusic #slackkeyguitar #hawaiianguitar #hawaiianculture Tuning: G Major Taro Patch (D-G-D-G-B-D tuned down one half step to sound in the key of F#) on steel string Like most composers Queen Liliuokalani drew inspiration from the songs of others in creating some of her own works. Similarly other composers have creatively adapted some of her songs. This rollicking travel song describing a trip to Moanalua is believed to date from around [----] but received a new melody by David Nape in the late 1920s. Research by Eddie Kamae and Hawaiian"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=lhyX6Cjfqlo) 2025-12-03T23:01Z 26K followers, [----] engagements
"Mele Kalikimaka 🌺 The Ultimate Hawaiian Slack Key Christmas Playlist (2 Hours) Aloha and Mele Kalikimaka 🎄 Enjoy over [--] hours of the finest Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Christmas music. This collection brings together complete holiday recordings into one ultimate playlist. Whether you are opening presents cooking Christmas dinner or simply relaxing by the fire let the "Nahenahe" (sweet/gentle) sounds of the islands warm your home. Featuring legends like Ledward Kaapana Keola Beamer Cyril Pahinui and Dennis Kamakahi. Listen to the Hawaiian Christmas compilation album:"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=-TCB38fA_ak) 2025-12-03T14:00Z 26K followers, 75.3K engagements
"Mele Kalikimaka by Cyril Pahinui Classic Hawaiian Christmas Mle Master slackkey guitarist Cyril Pahinui brings a warm laidback touch to this classic Hawaiian Christmas song. His soft vocal sits over shimmering 12string k halu played in the Cmajor Attas C tuning that he loved with plenty of room for improvised choruses and that deep relaxed swing. Its the kind of version you can leave on repeat all season. Mele Kalikimaka was written in [----] by R. Alex Anderson and made famous by Bing Crosby but Cyrils take leans into something less glossy and more soulfulpart backyard kanikapila part holiday"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=k4h8hEe-wzA) 2025-12-01T16:12Z 26K followers, [---] engagements
"A HAWAIIAN CHRISTMAS PLAYLIST [--] Hour of Hawaiian Christmas Classics #melekalikimaka #hawaiianchristmas #hawaiianmusic #hawaiianguitar #hawaiianslackkey #slackkeyguitar #hawaiianculture #christmasplaylist #tropicalchristmas Link to the Hawaiian Christmas Compilation album: https://lnk.to/hawaiianchristmas 🎶Mele Kalikimaka is the thing to say on a bright hawaiian Christmas Day.🎶 🎅🏻Bring a little island magic to your holidays with this longform Hawaiian Christmas playlist a soothing mix of slack-key guitar gentle ukulele and tropical takes on favorite Christmas melodies. Think palm trees"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=BWq1-6YleZo) 2025-11-26T18:30Z 26K followers, [----] engagements
"Hawaiian Rainy Slack Key Gentle Guitar to Study Sleep or Relax🌺 #hawaiianmusic #hawaiianclassics #hawaiianslackkey #hawaiianguitar 🌧🌺 Gentle island rain. Settle in with soothing classic k halu (Hawaiian slack key) and beloved meleeasy background for reading studying working or cruising. Gentle guitars familiar melodies and calm island vibes. 🌴✨ 🎧 Explore more Hawaiian Slack Key releases: https://bio.to/hawaiianslackkey timestamps: 00:00 - Kalena Kai (Keola Beamer & George Winston) 03:20 - Ku'u Kika Kahiko / My Old Guitar (Ozzie Kotani) 06:45 - Pnini Pua Kea (Cyril Pahinui) 10:12 -"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=W2XE3qZuGjE) 2025-11-25T13:27Z 26K followers, [----] engagements
"Maika'i Ka Makani O Kohala by Ozzie Kotani Classic Hawaiian Mle #hawaiianmusic #hawaiianguitar #slackkeyguitar #hawai'i #hawaiianculture TUNING: G Major Tuning (D-G-D-G-B-D) tuned down one half step to sound in the key of F# on the steel string guitar. About the song: Maika'i Ka Makani O Kohala (Fine is the Wind of Kohala) is attributed to William Sheldon and David Nape and was composed in the late 1800s. It honors a remote district on the Big Island known for its steady tradewinds. Most lovers of Hawaiian music know the song at least well enough to join in on the hui (chorus): ko aloha ko"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=dxwMgCIxv4Q) 2025-11-19T17:01Z 26K followers, [----] engagements
"Shaka Slack Key by Keola Beamer Ft. George Winston Hawaiian Classic Mle #hawaiianmusic #hawaiianguitar #hawaii #hawai'i #hawaiianculture #hawaiianslackkey TUNINGS: Keola: Hawaiian bass & steel string guitar in G Major Taro Patch Tuning (DGDGBD) played in the keys of G and C George Keoki Winston: [--] string steel string guitar in G Major Taro Patch Tuning with a C bass (CDGDGBD) played in the keys of G and C This original composition first appeared with bass and drums on Keolas [----] album SWEET MAUI MOON (Paradise Productions 980). Here he adds a new bridge in C and invites longtime friend"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=yaUJZuOqDYY) 2025-11-18T20:00Z 26K followers, [----] engagements
"Island Morning Serene Slack Key to Start Your Day 🌅 #hawaiianmusic #morningplaylist #hawaiianguitar #hawaiianslackkey 💛 🌞 Aloha kakahiaka Start your morning with good vibes and island spirit. This Hawaiian playlist is all about easy slack key guitar breezy hula tunes and the kind of music that feels like sunshine on the water. Perfect for coffee cruising or just slowing things down. 🌴✨ Timestamps: 00:00 - Ipo Lei Manu (Sonny Chillingworth) 05:15 - Hemo Da Kope' Bean (Keola Beamer) 09:39 - P Mahina (Keola Beamer) 11:55 - Shells (Keola Beamer) 17:51 - Ahe Lau Makani (Dennis Kamakahi) 21:53"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=yhugzqRwTG0) 2025-11-18T16:01Z 26K followers, [----] engagements
"Jeff Peterson Twin Peaks (Dennis Kamakahi) Slack Key Tutorial For the Hawaiian Slack Key Community Jeff Peterson pays tribute to Dennis Kamakahi by performing Twin Peaks (Slack Key) from Denniss newly released album Slack Key Heaven then breaks down what makes the piece sing. 🌄 Listen to the new album 🎧 Dennis Kamakahi Slack Key Heaven https://lnk.to/slackkeyheaven Learn this piece (and much more) directly from Jeff Jeffs Slack Key Workshop (full lesson library sheet music/TAB community) https://jeffpetersonguitar.com/slack-key-guitar-workshop/ Private online lessons with Jeff (oneonone)"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=bR1r-aqH-4s) 2025-11-11T01:05Z 26K followers, [---] engagements
"Ke'ala's Mele by Leonard Kwan Hawaiian Classic Mle #hawaiianmusic #hawaiianslackkey #slackkeyguitar #hawaiianguitar #hawaiianculture 🌅About the song: Leonard's middle name Ke'ala translates as sweet-smelling or fragrant and mele means song. In this epic instrumental created by Leonard he tells a profound story using many of his favorite musical phrases. Leonard plays Ke'ala's Mele here in its recording debut in his C Wahine tuning tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of B flat. Note the soulful slides up from the C to the F chords and back down to the C chord in verses. Leonard also"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=TSnLUB5bybY) 2025-11-07T17:00Z 26K followers, [----] engagements
"Twin Peaks by Dennis Kamakahi Hawaiian Classic Mle 🎸🌺🌄A soaring instrumental from one of Hawaiis greatest songwriters and slack key (k halu) masters. In Twin Peaks Dennis Kamakahi lets the melody climb and descend like a ridge linesteady thumb in the bass singing treble lines and those signature harmonics that feel like sunlight through clouds. Its storytelling without words: place memory and aloha carried on six steel strings. Kamakahi (19532014) wrote many of Hawaiis modern classicsKokee Wahine Ilikea Pua Hone and morefirst with the Sons of Hawaii and later as a revered solo artist and"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=HFSmWV0YhKo) 2025-11-06T13:20Z 26K followers, [----] engagements
"Hawaiian Classics [--] Hours of Gentle Slack Key Guitar Relax Study & Unwind 🌺 #hawaiianmusic #hawaiianclassics #hawaiianslackkey #hawaiianguitar 💛🌺 Timeless island sound. Settle in with [--] hours of classic k halu (Hawaiian slack key) and beloved meleeasy background for reading studying working or cruising. Gentle guitars familiar melodies and calm island vibes. 🌴✨ 🎧 Explore more Hawaiian Slack Key releases: https://lnk.to/slackkeyheaven timestamps: 00:00 - E Kuu Morning Dew (Keola Beamer) 04:43 - He Mele No Pepe (Dennis Kamakahi) 09:59 - Radio Hula (Ledward Kaapana) 13:33 - Kaulana N Pua"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=kMzbbvkBs-0) 2025-11-05T18:28Z 26K followers, [----] engagements
"Hawaiian Heaven [--] Hour of Dreamy Hawaiian Slack Key☁ #hawaiianmusic #hawaiianguitar #peacefulmusic #slackkeyguitar #hawaiianculture Featuring all songs from Dennis Kamakahi🩷🪽 Check out his latest release 'Slack Key Heaven' here: https://lnk.to/slackkeyheaven Timestamps: 00:00 - Kooalu Ui 03:27 - Waipii 06:45 - He Mele No Pepe (Song For Baby) 11:58 - Twin Peaks 16:36 - Maui Mountain Home 21:07 - Mission Street Slack Key 25:15 - Misty Rain 30:46 - Ulili E 35:03 - Aloha Koolau 39:27 - He Ai No Kalani 43:57 - E Pupukanioe 48:34 - Ka Opae 53:49 - Pua Hone 57:04 - Moanalua About Dennis Kamakahi:"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=7CNpO4ZVMkE) 2025-11-04T18:00Z 26K followers, [----] engagements
"P'hakuloa by Moses Kahumoku Hawaiian Classic Mle #hawaiianmusic #hawaiianslackkey #hawaiianguitar #hawaii #hawaiianculture 🌺About the song: Nylon string guitar in G Major Taro Patch Tuning (D-G-D-G-B-D) tuned down one half step to sound in the key of F#. This original composition showcases Moses soulful ballad style and features his powerful arpeggios played with his thumb filling in the melody. The song expresses many Hawaiians feelings about a beautiful place high on the side of the Mauna Kea volcano. Pohakuloa has lava rock native plants and animals and great mana (power) but the military"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=q1z41zfnFLc) 2025-11-03T20:01Z 26K followers, [----] engagements
"Hawaiian Sunset Serene Slack Key to Unwind 🌇 #hawaiianmusic #sunsetplaylist #hawaiianguitar #hawaiianslackkey 💛🌅 Aloha ahiahi Exhale the day and ease into golden hour. This sunset mix blends gentle k halu (Hawaiian slack key) and nahenahe meleperfect for reading studying or just watching the light fade over the water. Soft guitars warm melodies and a calm evening breeze vibe. 🌴✨ timestamps: 00:00 - He Mele No Pepe (Dennis Kamakahi) 05:16 - Kealas Mele (Leonard Kwan) 11:23 - Pua Lililehua (Keola Beamer) 15:03 - Aloha Oe Instrumental (George Kahumoku Jr.) 21:36 - Maui Waltz (Keola Beamer)"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ld3g0SGhgHg) 2025-11-01T00:01Z 26K followers, [----] engagements
"Best of Hawaiian Hula Music Na Mele Hula Ike Loa #hulamusic #hawaiianmusic #slackkeyguitar #hawaiianslackkey 🌺Listen to the Hula playlist on music streaming platforms here : https://lnk.to/hawaiianslackkey 00:00 Dennis Kamakahi Koolau Ui 03:32 Keola Beamer E Kuu Morning Dew 08:15 Sonny Chillingworth Mai Poina Oe Iau 13:47 Cindy Combs Kuu Home O Kahaluu 20:18 Ledward Kaapana Radio Hula 23:52 George Kahumoku Jr. N Oli 28:53 Dennis Kamakahi Pua Hone 32:09 Keola Beamer & George Winston The Beauty of Mauna Kea 37:19 Sonny Chillingworth Hula Medley 40:53 Cindy Combs Kaulana Na Pua 47:57 Dennis"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=lCUiMaAtbrU) 2025-10-29T00:57Z 26K followers, [----] engagements
"Ku'u Kika Kahiko (My Old Guitar) by Ozzie Kotani Hawaiian Classic Mle #hawaiianmusic #hawaiianguitar #slackkeyguitar #hawaiiplaylist #hawaiianmusic #slackkeyguitar #hawaiiplaylist 💐✨🎸check out the track here: https://open.spotify.com/track/68gPq2cidzkydRK596zi6lsi=8f17f0eed9a64846 In C6th Mauna Loa Tuning (C-G-E-G-A-E) tuned down one half step to sound in the key of B. About the track and Ozzie: Ozzie Kotani is one of the contemporary ki ho alus leading teachers and composers preserving and expanding upon the Slack Key tradition learned from the masters with whom he studied especially Sonny"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=KAw3I8jPpmE) 2025-10-25T16:00Z 26K followers, [----] engagements
"Maui Mountain Home by Dennis Kamakahi Hawaiian Classic Mle Slack Key Heaven is out now Seven newly discovered Dennis Kamakahi originals from his archive. Listen here: lnk.to/slackkeyheaven 🏔This video pairs the studio master of Maui Mountain Home with archival performance footage of Dennis on February [--] [----] at the Slack Key Show Masters of Hawaiian Music at the Napili Kai Beach Resort in Napili Bay Maui joined on stage by Sterling Seaton and Peter deAquino. The song is Denniss ode to upcountry Maui a place piece sung with the calm pulse and clear melody he was loved for. Official lyrics are"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=9JUt3YYYpM4) 2025-10-24T14:07Z 26K followers, [----] engagements
"Hawaiian Calm [--] Hours of Relaxing Slack Key Guitar 🌺🌊 Gentle k halu (Hawaiian slack key) to settle the mind and bring island ease to your space. Perfect for reading study or quiet focus. Exclusive: Opening track Maui Mountain Home is from Dennis Kamakahis Slack Key Heavenan exclusive cut ahead of the album release Oct [--] [----]. Listen here: https://lnk.to/slackkeyheaven Listen to more Hawaiian Slack Key Classics Here: https://lnk.to/hawaiianslackkey 00:00 Dennis Kamakahi Maui Mountain Home 04:36 Keola Beamer P Mahina 09:06 Cyril Pahinui Panini Pua Kea (Instrumental) 12:51 Ozzie Kotani Kani K"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=0I0GF_zgH0I) 2025-10-23T12:20Z 26K followers, [----] engagements
"Lilia's Mle (Grandson's Lullaby) by Sonny Chillingworth Hawaiian Classic Mle Check out more Sonny Chillingworth: https://lnk.to/sonnychillingworthYT 🌺 Experience one of the most soulful expressions of Hawaiian slack key guitar with Liloas Mele by the legendary Sonny Chillingworth. This piece captures the deep roots of Hawaiian storytelling through music a mele (chant or song) that honors Alii nui Lloa a 15th-century high chief of Hawaii Island remembered for his wisdom leadership and aloha spirit. Sonnys playing blends intricate k halu (slack key) tunings with heartfelt phrasing evoking the"
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=TgNHvkrlN5o) 2025-10-22T19:00Z 26K followers, [----] engagements
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"Hawaiian Morning Serene Slack Key to Start Your Day 🌅 #hawaiianmusic #morningplaylist #hawaiianguitar #hawaiianslackkey 💛 🌞 Aloha kakahiaka Start your morning with good vibes and island spirit. This Hawaiian playlist is all about easy slack key guitar breezy hula tunes and the kind of music that feels like sunshine on the water. Perfect for coffee cruising or just slowing things down. 🌴✨ timestamps: 00:00 - E Kuu Morning Dew (Keola Beamer) 03:16 - Ulili E / The Wandering Tattler Bird (Keola Beamer) 06:08 - P Mahina (Keola Beamer) 08:23 - The Queens Prayer / Ke Aloha O Ka Haku (Ozzie"
YouTube Link 2025-08-27T13:01Z 25.9K followers, 258.3K engagements
"Hawaiian Classics [--] Hours of Gentle Slack Key Guitar Relax Study & Unwind 🌺 #hawaiianmusic #hawaiianclassics #hawaiianslackkey #hawaiianguitar 💛🌺 Timeless island sound. Settle in with [--] hours of classic k halu (Hawaiian slack key) and beloved meleeasy background for reading studying working or cruising. Gentle guitars familiar melodies and calm island vibes. 🌴✨ 🎧 Explore more Hawaiian Slack Key releases: https://lnk.to/slackkeyheaven timestamps: 00:00 - E Kuu Morning Dew (Keola Beamer) 04:43 - He Mele No Pepe (Dennis Kamakahi) 09:59 - Radio Hula (Ledward Kaapana) 13:33 - Kaulana N Pua"
YouTube Link 2025-11-05T18:28Z 26K followers, [----] engagements
"'Imi Au Ia Oe King's Serenade by Keola Beamer Hawaiian Classic Mle Keola recalls In a small koa church my Grandfathers voice would carry this song up along the pews reverberating against the windows. As a small boy I would stand next to him holding my hymnal not knowing about Good or Evil who or what God was just listening to the sound of the old mans voice and watching the skylarks high above the open fields. Keola created this arrangement for two nylon string guitars and one electric guitar adding a second melody to fill out the song. He is especially noted for his ability to compose"
YouTube Link 2025-10-07T19:00Z 25.9K followers, [----] engagements
"Best of Hawaiian Hula Music Na Mele Hula Ike Loa #hulamusic #hawaiianmusic #slackkeyguitar #hawaiianslackkey 🌺 New Release: Bring the Spirit of Hula Home If you enjoy this collection you will love our brand new compilation album Aloha Hula Best. It gathers [--] of the finest hula and slack key masterpieces ever recorded on one physical CD and digital album. 💿 Order the CD or Stream the Album: https://lnk.to/AlohaHulaBest 🎧 Listen to our full Hula Playlist on Spotify/Apple Music: https://lnk.to/hawaiianslackkey From ancient chants (mele kahiko) to modern hula songs (mele auana) this video"
YouTube Link 2025-04-16T14:00Z 25.9K followers, 410.9K engagements
"Best of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar (Pt.3) Best of Ki Hoalu for Relexation Escape to the islands with Part [--] of our Best of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar series. Let the gentle melodies of ki hoalu (slack key guitar) bring you peace calm and a moment of serenity. Perfect for relaxation meditation studying or simply unwinding after a long day. 🎵 Featuring traditional and contemporary slack key guitar tunes 🌺 Authentic Hawaiian sounds to soothe your soul 🌊 Ideal background music for stress relief and mindfulness 👉 Listen to Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watchv=FOIcXfZsvrc&t=3399s 👉 Listen to"
YouTube Link 2025-05-14T14:00Z 25.9K followers, 20K engagements
"Hawaiian Ambience - [--] Hours of Calming Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar #hawaiianmusic #hawaiianculture #hawaiianguitar #hawaii #slackkey Immerse yourself in the gentle beauty of k halu (Hawaiian slack key guitar) a tradition that flows like ocean waves and carries the spirit of aloha. This 2-hour collection of slack key music creates the perfect backdrop for relaxation study meditation or simply bringing a little island peace into your day. Rooted in open tunings and passed down through generations slack key is more than just guitarits a reflection of Hawaiis landscapes culture and heart. 🌊 Follow"
YouTube Link 2025-09-16T18:01Z 25.9K followers, 28.9K engagements
"Kkee Dennis Kamakahi Hawaiian Slack Key Classic w/ English & Japanese Translation 🎶 Enjoy Dennis Kamakahis Kkee Hawaiian lyrics with English & Japanese translations 🤙 Dennis signature song Kokee honors his special spiritual area. On most of the islands I have a place where Im inspired to write but in Kokee its like my soul has been there before. This song has become a de facto anthem for the residents of the area. The first time The Sons of Hawaii did it there we had the whole town of Waimea singing along and dancing to it. Each halau (hula school) was dancing it in their own style. Im glad"
YouTube Link 2025-07-24T14:07Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Best of Live Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar #hawaiianmusic #livemusic #hawaiianslackkey #livehawaiianmusic #slackkeyguitar #slackkeylive #hawaiianguitar #hawaiianculture #hawaii E komo maiwelcome to the sound of Hawaii. This playlist captures the heart of live k halu (slack key guitar) performances featuring artists such as Ledward Kaapana Dennis Kamakahi Keola Beamer and more 💛 follow us across all of our socials : https://bio.to/hawaiianslackkeyYT and check out this playlist of authentic traditional Hawaiian songs here : https://lnk.to/hawaiianslackkey 🌴 00:00 - Kuu Lei Awapuhi (Ledward"
YouTube Link 2025-10-13T19:00Z 10.3K followers, [---] engagements
"Koolau Ui by Dennis Kamakahi Hawaiian Classic Mle 🏔🤙For our Slack Key Guitar community here is an exclusive early look at Koolau Ui by Dennis Kamakahi taken from the upcoming album Slack Key Heaven. We are sharing it two weeks early just for you. 🌺Here is Dennis in close focus with a love song to the windward side of Oahu. Koolau Ui means beautiful Koolau. The lyric lives in mist and trade winds rain lifting off the cliffs and that pull to return to the ridge. Dennis sings it with a steady heartbeat bass and an unhurried line letting the images of the Koolau do the talking. Dennis wrote"
YouTube Link 2025-10-11T23:00Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Lei 'Awapuhi ("Yellow Ginger Lei") by Ledward Kaapana and Bob Brozman #hawaiianmusic #slackkeyguitar #hulamusic 💛 follow us across all of our socials : https://bio.to/hawaiianslackkeyYT and check out this playlist of authentic traditional Hawaiian songs here : https://lnk.to/hawaiianslackkey 🌴 GET THE CD AND/OR DIGITAL TRACK HERE: https://dancingcatrecords.bandcamp.com/track/lei-awapuhi-yellow-ginger-lei 🎸TUNINGS: Bob Brozman: Weissenborn koa wood guitar - G Major Tuning (DGDGBD) Led Kaapana: Slack Key guitar - G Major Tuning (DGDGBD) BEHIND THE TRACK🌊 : From the album Kk Kila Meets K"
YouTube Link 2025-06-19T14:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Manu Kai (Sea Bird) by Keola Beamer Hawaiian Classic Mle Keola Beamers Manu Kai (Sea Bird) is a breezy slack-key vignette that sketches seabirds gliding above the Pacific at Kawaihaelight free and full of uplift. On the albums official liner notes Keola says the sea birds always fascinated him as a kid and this piece captures that feeling of freedom as they skim the waves. About the album Mauna Kea (White Mountain Journal) is a cornerstone of Dancing Cats slack-key series and features Keola solo and in layered arrangements; elsewhere on the album he even duets with George Winston (Pua"
YouTube Link 2025-08-28T17:35Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Ipo Lei Manu Dennis Kamakahi Hawaiian Slack Key Classic w/ English & Japanese Translation 🎶 Experience Dennis Kamakahis timeless love-song Ipo Lei Manu complete Hawaiian lyrics with English & Japanese translations 🤙 🌺 About the Song Composed in [----] by Queen Kapiolani as her ailing husband King David Kalkaua lay in San Francisco Ipo Lei Manu paints the monarch as a crimson iiwi bird crowned with a fragrant lei. Rain-soaked Hanalei the scent of hala and roses and the refrain Haina ka puana all echo her longing for a chief who would never return home. Over a century later Rev. Dennis"
YouTube Link 2025-08-04T20:48Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Hawaiia Classics Pailolo by Keola Beamer #hawaiianmusic #slackkeyguitar #hulamusic 💛 follow us across all of our socials : https://bio.to/hawaiianslackkeyYT and check out this playlist of authentic traditional Hawaiian songs here : https://lnk.to/hawaiianslackkey 🌴 🎸 TUNINGS Keola Beamer Solo steel-string guitar G Wahine Double Slack (D - G - D - F# - B - D) BEHIND THE TRACK 🌊 Pailolo opens Keola Beamers [----] solo-guitar album Soliloquy: Ka Leo O Loko (2 min [--] sec). The piece was written in tribute to the Pailolo Channelthe famously windy 8-mile strait between Maui and Molokai whose name"
YouTube Link 2025-06-28T12:41Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Best of Hawaiian Love Songs❤ maikai o na mele aloha Hawaii (Pt.1) SCROLL DOWN FOR SONG DESCRIPTIONS/LINER NOTES💌 timestamps🌺💗 and LINER NOTES✏❤ 00:00 - Pua Lililehua (Keola Beamer) Pua Lllehua translates as sage blossom. The song takes place in Oahus Plolo Valley where two suitors court a cherished sweetheart. One is a human being the other a moo (ancient Hawaiis legendary dragon). As the third verse says hilo paa ia ke aloha (love is bound fast). aohe mea e hemo ai me au oe a mau loa (theres nothing to separate you and me forever). 02:57 - Ka Makani Kaili Aloha (Keola Beamer) This song"
YouTube Link 2025-07-01T13:30Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Best of Hawaiian Hula Music Part [--] Na Mele Hula Ike Loa #hulamusic #hawaiianmusic #slackkeyguitar #hawaiianslackkey 🌺Listen to the Hula playlist on music streaming platforms here : https://lnk.to/hawaiianslackkey Listen to Part [--] Here: https://youtu.be/NPS9h04Tgd0si=cHT0KPeG5oMvguQE Listen to Part [--] Here: https://youtu.be/Jf-AuftAvhcsi=vEwIBa2e_kGQohIg 0:00 Akaka Falls (Ka Wailele O Akaka) Keola Beamer 3:54 No Ke Ano Ahiahi Cyril Pahinui 8:30 Slack Key Serenade Leonard Kwan & Ozzie Kotani 11:05 Hula Blues George Kuo (with Barney Isaacs) 13:34 Paoakalani / Kuu Pua I Paoakalani Ozzie Kotani"
YouTube Link 2025-07-21T13:55Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"🤙🌺Airport jam sessions with Ledward Kaapana #hawaiianmusic #hawaiianslackkey #hawaiianguitar 🤙🌺Airport jam sessions are part of Ledward Kaapanas life. Waiting at the gate he will bring out the guitar and turn a terminal into a kanikapila easing nerves for travelers and staff. He has even played formal pau hana sets in the Premier Lounge at Honolulu International Airport and after being told once to stop playing in [----] he said he would still share aloha at the airport because the music relaxes people. That is the exact feeling in this clip. Led grew up in Kalapana on Hawaii Island in a"
YouTube Link 2025-10-15T23:00Z 10.7K followers, [----] engagements
"Sonny Chillingworth - Moe 'Uhane "Dream Slack Key" Hawaiian Classic Mle #hawaiianmusic #hawaiianguitar #hawaiianslackkey #hawaiianmele ☁🩷stream dream slack key on Spotify here : https://open.spotify.com/track/6TEatXV1T68hpqLnKSwtbVsi=99c964a6625049e3 💖follow us across all of our socials : https://bio.to/hawaiianslackkeyYT and check out this playlist of authentic traditional Hawaiian songs here : https://lnk.to/hawaiianslackkey 🌴"
YouTube Link 2025-07-16T16:00Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"1 Hour of Hawaiian Music for Sleep DARK SCREEN AND NO ADS #sleepmusic #sleepmusicforchildren #hawaiianmusic #hawaiianguitar #hawaiianlullabies #lullabiesforbabies #lullaby #hawaii #darkscreensleep Here is a second edition of our Hawaiian music for sleep video this time with a dark background and no Ads during the video We hope you enjoy and hiamoe pono. 🌙🌊 featured tracklist💤 00:00 - Pupu Hinuhinu/Shiny Shell Lullaby (Keola Beamer) 03:30 - Lei Awapuhi (Keola Beamer) 06:42 - Kuuipo Kuu Lei (Keola Beamer) 10:24 - Sweet Singing Bamboo (Keola Beamer) 14:23 - My Yellow Ginger Lei (Ledward"
YouTube Link 2025-07-28T23:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Kawohikukapulani by Keola Beamer Hawaiian Classic Mle 🌺The mele was written by Helen Desha Beamer for her youngest daughter Helen Elizabeth Kawohi Beamer as a wedding gift on April [--] [----]. Its a name song that speaks of a child cherished by parents and grandparents and family notes recall its surprise debut at the ceremony with the bride adorned in a velvet holok and one hundred strands of fragrant pikake gifted by Princess Kawnanakoa. Keola has recorded Kawohikkapulani across his career first on his [----] debut album Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar in the Real Old Style and later on Soliloquy: Ka"
YouTube Link 2025-09-04T11:55Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"The Myna Bird's Dobro by Keola Beamer Hawaiian Classic Mle #hawaiianmusic #hawaii #keolabeamer Check out more classic Hawaiian mle here: https://lnk.to/hawaiianslackkey 🎵Tuning: Two nylon string guitars both in C Wahine Keolas C (C-G-D-G-B-E) 🕊About the track: https://open.spotify.com/track/329cua0au9OfxkxTgflDIxsi=7c3ed134f14f4d6a In the true spirit of Hawaiian tradition Keolas composition draws deep meaning from nature its spiritually profound beauty as well as its abundant humor. In Lahaina theres a big Banyan tree about one hundred fifty years old Keola says. Every dawn and every sunset"
YouTube Link 2025-09-30T20:01Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Kuuipo Kuu Lei by Keola Beamer Hawaiian Classic Mle A romantic mele from one of slack keys great storytellers. The title means my beloved sweetheart my beloved lei and the lyrics use lei imagery to speak about love with warmth and restraint. Keolas nahenahe touch lets the melody glide while the bass keeps a soft heartbeat turning a simple tune into something you feel. Youll find the studio cut on Moeuhane Kk Tales from the Dream Guitar (1995) an intimate set where Keola leans into nylon-string tone and lyrical phrasing. The album pairs originals and classicspieces like Lei Awapuhi Sweet"
YouTube Link 2025-10-16T23:00Z 11K followers, [---] engagements
"Papas kolehao by Keola Beamer Hawaiian Classic Mle 🌴⛰ Papas kolehao is Keola Beamers toast to family memory. In the album notes Keola recalls his grandfather Francis Kealiinohopono Beamer making pineapple swipe and tying a small cask to his rocking chair so it would slosh and slowly get tastier. The title points to okolehao Hawaiis native spirit traditionally distilled from baked ti root with some home recipes adding pineapple or cane. It is a story of resourcefulness humor and the warmth of kpuna who shaped him. On Soliloquy: Ka Leo O Loko the track is a brief solo in Keolas C played with a"
YouTube Link 2025-08-16T15:30Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Hawaiian Morning Part [--] Serene Slack Key to Start Your Day 🌅 #hawaiianmusic #morningplaylist #hawaiianguitar #hawaiianslackkey 💛🌞 Big aloha for the supportPart [--] is here. Start slow with gentle k halu warm mele and a soft island breeze. Great for coffee quiet reading study or a calm reset. Smooth guitars easy flow and morning light to brighten your day. 🌴✨ timestamps: 00:00 Ozzie Kotani Kani K Halu 03:30 Cyril Pahinui Panini Pua Kea (Instrumental) 07:25 Keola Beamer Elepaio Slack Key 11:05 Ray Kane Punahele 14:40 Ledward Kaapana N Ka Pueo 18:00 Leonard Kwan Kealas Mele 21:25 George"
YouTube Link 2025-10-13T23:00Z 10.3K followers, [---] engagements
"1-Hour Relaxing Hawaiian Guitar Caf Island Chill Background Music for Study & Work Let the soft strum of island guitar guide your focus coffee breaks or sunset wind-downs. Press play breathe in the aloha and stay till the last note Listen on music streaming here: https://lnk.to/hawaiianslackkey SCROLL FOR SONG DESCRIPTIONS / LINER NOTES 💌 timestamps 🌺 and LINER NOTES ✏ [--] : [--] E Kuu Morning Dew Keola Beamer Keola plays solo in an Old Mauna Loa / Niihau tuning (C-G-C-G-A-D). Harmonics and airy phrasing paint Waimeas misty dawn; the lyric tells of a love kept as fresh as morning dew. [--] : 43"
YouTube Link 2025-07-09T12:05Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Hawaiian Classic Mele 'Hilo Rag' by Dennis Kamakahi #hulamusic #hawaiianmusic #slackkeyguitar #hawaiianslackkey #denniskamakahi 🌺Listen to a playlist of more authentic traditional Hawaiian songs here : https://lnk.to/hawaiianslackkey About the Artist: 🎵🌴 The late Rev. Dennis Kamakahi (19532014) was one of Hawaiis most prolific and beloved composers. A three-time Grammy Award winner and five-time N Hk Hanohano Award recipient he composed over [---] songs that have become standards in Hawaiian music. His work played a pivotal role in the Hawaiian cultural renaissance of the 1970s and beyond."
YouTube Link 2025-05-27T17:09Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Kapalau Bay by Keola Beamer Hawaiian Classic Mle #KapaluaBay #KeolaBeamer #HawaiianSlackKey #KiHoalu #Soliloquy #HawaiianMusic #Nahenahe #Maui The piece is a quiet portrait of the bay on Maui. It moves with the rhythm of small waves at sunset and carries a calm nahenahe tone that invites you to breathe and settle. The song is about place and feeling. Keola paints the shoreline with open tunings and a singing treble line while a steady bass keeps time like footsteps in sand. You hear glints of light in the harmonics and a gentle sway that suggests evening trades across the water. It is less a"
YouTube Link 2025-08-15T13:28Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"E Ku'u Morning Dew by Keola Beamer Hawaiian Classic Mle Keola Beamers E Kuu Morning Dew (My Morning Dew) is a Hawaiian classic that captures the tenderness of love and the beauty of nature. With his soulful slack key guitar style Beamer brings to life the image of two lovers in the morning time. 🌿✨ Stream the track here: https://open.spotify.com/track/5WdfB8ebfuohNuPBTVGu09si=88a620fcb3ea4705 Check out more classic Hawaiian mle here: https://lnk.to/hawaiianslackkey FOLLOW US ON ALL SOCIALS: bio.to/hawaiianslackkey #KeolaBeamer #SlackKeyGuitar #HawaiianMusic"
YouTube Link 2025-09-03T13:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"THE ULTIMATE HAWAIIAN HULA PLAYLIST [--] Hour N Mele Hula 'Ike Loa #hawaiianmusic #hulamusic #slackkeyguitar #hulamusic #hawaiianmusic #slackkeyguitar #hawaiianslackkey 🌺Listen to the Hula playlist on music streaming platforms here : https://lnk.to/hawaiianslackkey Featured Songs:🐚 00:00 - Hiilawe (Sonny Chillingworth) 06:11 - Wahine Ilikea (Dennis Kamakahi) 10:40 - Kokee (Dennis Kamakahi) 15:25 - Kaulana N Pua (Keola Beamer) 18:37 - Pua Hone (Dennis Kamakahi) 21:51 - Ipo Lei Manu (Cyril Pahinui) 27:03 - I Kona (Ledward Kaapana) 31:49 - Pupu Hinuhinu/Shiny Shell Lullaby (Keola Beamer) 35:17 -"
YouTube Link 2025-08-08T21:30Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Hi'ilawe by Sonny Chillingworth Hawaiian Classic Mle #hawaiianmusic #hawaii #hawaiianculture #hawaiianmusic #slackkeyguitar #hawaii #hawaiianculture 🏞 follow us across all of our socials : https://bio.to/hawaiianslackkeyYT and check out this playlist of authentic traditional Hawaiian songs here : https://lnk.to/hawaiianslackkey 🌴⛰ Behind the track: 🎵 A true Slack Key standard closely associated with Sonny's beloved friend and frequent playing companion Pops Gabby Pahinui (1921-1980) Hi'ilawe poetically discusses a love affair that took place in the beautiful Waipi'o Valley on the Big"
YouTube Link 2025-08-12T15:30Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Best of Slack Key Guitar for Hawaiian Sunsets #HawaiianMusic #KiHoalu #SlackKey #AcousticGuitar #InstrumentalGuitar #RelaxingMusic #CalmMusic #StudyMusic #FocusMusic #SleepMusic #MeditationMusic #SunsetVibes #SlowMotion #Surfing #Pacific #AlohaSpirit #Nahenahe #OceanWaves 🌺Listen to the Hula playlist on music streaming platforms here : https://lnk.to/hawaiianslackkey Featured Songs:🐚 00:00 - Kapalua Bay (Keola Beamer) 03:01 - Pauahi O Kalani (Ozzie Kotani) 08:20 - Waltz Medley (Barney Isaacs & George Kuo) 13:03 - Punahele (Ray Kne) 16:44 - Kealas Mele (Leonard Kwan) 22:51 - Kalena Kai"
YouTube Link 2025-08-14T22:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Hawaiian Love Songs Gentle Slack Key to Unwind Read or Reflect 🌺💗 A tender Hawaiian slack key set of beloved mele. Intimate vocals over graceful k halu steady tempos and clear melodies keep the mood soft and closeideal for quiet evenings reading or winding down. 00:00 Dennis Kamakahi Wahine Ilikea 04:32 George Kahumoku Jr E Hoi I Ka Pili 08:48 Ledward Kaapana Kuu Ipo Onaona 12:56 Keola Beamer Kawohikukapulani 17:10 Sonny Chillingworth Imi Au Ia Oe (Kings Serenade) 21:20 Hui Aloha Lepe Ula Ula 25:28 Ray Kane Pauoa Liko Ka Lehua 29:40 Dennis Kamakahi Ahe Lau Makani 34:20 Keola Beamer P Mahina"
YouTube Link 2025-10-06T19:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"He Punahele No 'Oe ("You are a Favorite") by Keola Beamer #keolabeamer #hawaiianmusic #hawaiianguitar #slackkeyguitar #hawaiianslackkey Check out all of our other social media pages: https://bio.to/hawaiianslackkey And listen to more Keola Beamer: https://lnk.to/keola-beamer He Punahele No Oe is a beautiful Hawaiian song about an individuals understanding and appreciation for someone special in their life. The gentle strum of the guitar portrays a warm sentiment of fondness and admiration. This song speaks to the power of unconditional love and affection that binds two people together despite"
YouTube Link 2025-07-04T14:01Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Popoki (Kitten) Slack Key by Ray Kane Hawaiian Classic Mle #hawaiianmusic #hawaiianslackkey #hawaiianguitar #slackkey #slackkeyguitar #raykane #kittens 🐾Check out the track on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/1WtCzz23wlFimz0MxN4TQvsi=11a77792be8b4a5c 🐈About the Track: Ppoki Slack Key is a charming and playful piece from legendary slack key master Ray Kane whose gentle fingerstyle and deep aloha spirit helped define the traditional ki hoalu sound. The title Ppoki means cat in Hawaiian and the song reflects thatlight-footed curious and full of personality much like a cat weaving"
YouTube Link 2025-10-09T16:01Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Makee Ailana by Cyril Pahinui Hawaiian Classic Mle Cyril Pahinui performs Makee Ailana a beloved hula mele that remembers the old Makee Island in Waikiki. The song is widely credited to James K. Ii in the early 1900s and recalls a favorite gathering place in the lagoons of Kapiolani Park where the Royal Hawaiian Band played Sunday concerts. The former island site is near the Honolulu Zoo parking area. 🌺 About the song Makee Ailana takes its name from an island named for sea captain James Makee. The lyrics linger on evening strolls gentle breezes and the romance of Waikiki which is why the"
YouTube Link 2025-09-11T20:51Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"'Moana's Laundry Basket' by Keola Beamer (Hawaiian Classic Mele) #hawaiianmusic #slackkeyguitar #hawaii #hawaiianculture 🧺 follow us across all of our socials : https://bio.to/hawaiianslackkeyYT and check out this playlist of authentic traditional Hawaiian songs here : https://lnk.to/hawaiianslackkey 🌴 Moanas Laundry Basket is a whimsical heartfelt instrumental piece that evokes island life gentle breezes and the rhythm of everyday beauty. According to Keola this was his inspiration when writing the track: "I wrote this piece inspired by my wifes rather large laundry basket one Sunday"
YouTube Link 2025-06-10T19:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Ledward Kaapana - Radio Hula Hawaiian Classic Mle 🌺 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 tunes joyful swing and catchy vamp made it a favorite for hula dancers and a mustknow for slack key players ever since. Here youll hear it in the deft hands of Ledward Kaapana National Heritage Fellow and living legend of k halu. His signature alternating bass groove and crystal clear harmonics show exactly why GuitarPlayer magazine once hailed him as Hawaiis Hendrix of the acoustic. 📹 Rare"
YouTube Link 2025-07-30T13:46Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Hawaiian Golden Hour Gentle Slack Key to Wind Down 🌺🌅 💛🌞 Hawaiian Golden Hour gentle slack key to wind down. Warm melodies soft rhythms and sunset calm for coffee reading or an easy evening. 🌺🌅 timestamps 00:00 Keola Beamer Pua Lllehua (2:57) 02:57 George Kahumoku Jr. Queens Jubilee (6:09) 09:06 George Kahumoku Jr. Ui Lani (Instrumental) (6:35) 15:41 Cindy Combs Lullabye (Goodnight Keiki) (5:38) 21:19 Ledward Kaapana Waltz of the Wind (feat. Alison Krauss Sam Bush) (3:33) 24:52 Cyril Pahinui No Ke Ano Ahiahi (6:58) 31:50 Ledward Kaapana Radio Hula (3:33) 35:23 Bob Brozman & Ledward"
YouTube Link 2025-09-22T19:14Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"U'i Lani by Moses Kahumoku Hawaiian Classic Mle #hawaiianmusic #hawaiianculture #hawaii #slackkeyguitar Moses Kahumokus Ui Lani is a timeless Hawaiian mele blending heartfelt vocals with the warm resonant tones of slack key guitar. A member of the legendary Kahumoku family Moses carries on the tradition of k halu (Hawaiian slack key) with a soulful touch thats both deeply rooted in the past and alive in the present. Ui Lani (which means heavenly beauty) celebrates love nature and the poetry of the Hawaiian language. Through gentle guitar picking and soothing melodies Moses creates a"
YouTube Link 2025-08-26T19:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Pupu Hinuhinu (Shiny Shell Lullaby) - Keola Beamer Hawaiian Music for Sleep #hawaiianmusic #slackkeyguitar #hulamusic #hawaiianlullaby 💛 follow us across all of our socials : https://bio.to/hawaiianslackkeyYT and check out this playlist of authentic traditional Hawaiian songs here : https://lnk.to/hawaiianslackkey 🌴 About the artist: For over thirty years Keola Beamers artistry has helped breathe new life into slack key guitar music while remaining true to the soul of its deeply Hawaiian roots. In traditional Hawaiian society sounded words possess mana (spiritual power) and music plays a"
YouTube Link 2025-07-24T13:45Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Mhinahina (The Pale Moonlight) by Ozzie Kotani Hawaiian Classic Mle #hawaiianmusic #slackkeyguitar #hawaiiplaylist #nighttimeserenity 🌙✨check out the track here: https://open.spotify.com/track/5UiJJZJejGfoV2WBTPgpmhsi=e357599fd29f4bda 🌠 Behind the Song: Ozzie Kotani is one of Hawaiis most respected slack key guitarists and teachers known for his deeply expressive style and dedication to tradition. Slack key or k halu is a uniquely Hawaiian guitar tradition where open tunings allow the strings to breathe producing the flowing resonant sound that mirrors the rhythms of island life. Phinahina"
YouTube Link 2025-09-18T18:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Hawaiian Music for Sleep [--] Hour of Mele Hawaii No Ka Moe #sleepmusic #sleepplaylist #hawaiianmusic #hawaiianguitar #hawaiianmusicforsleep #musicforsleep #musicforsleeping 🌝Aloha and welcome to [--] Hour of Hawaiian Music for Deep Sleep & Relaxation Hiamoe pono💛 Drift into peaceful slumber with the calming sounds of Hawaiian music. Gentle ukulele slack key guitar and the tranquil spirit of the islands create the perfect background for sleep meditation or stress relief. Let the aloha spirit guide you to a restful night. Ideal for: 🌙 Deep Sleep 💤 Bedtime Relaxation 🧘 Meditation & Mindfulness"
YouTube Link 2025-07-28T21:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Hawaiian Classics Keola Beamer - Barefoot on the Range #keolabeamer #hawaiianmusic #hawaiianguitar #slackkeyguitar #hawaiianslackkey Mahalo Listen to more Hawaiian Slack Key Classics here: Listen on music streaming here: https://lnk.to/hawaiianslackkey Official Liner Notes: We would saddle our horses in the afternoon and go down to the post box to get the old mans paper The driveway was four miles long. On the way home the horses knew grain was waiting so theyd run at top speed up the last hill. In Hawaii the horses have shoes but the kids riding They no more Keola Beamer Tuning: D Wahine"
YouTube Link 2025-07-11T19:41Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Kaulana N Pua by Keola Beamer (Hawaiian Classic Mele) #hawaiianmusic #hawaii #hawaiianculture #hawaiianmusic #slackkeyguitar #hawaii #hawaiianculture follow us across all of our socials : https://bio.to/hawaiianslackkeyYT and check out this playlist of authentic traditional Hawaiian songs here : https://lnk.to/hawaiianslackkey 🌴 Behind the track: Written by Ellen Kehoohiwaokalani Prendergast in [----] Kaulana Na Pua protests the illegal overthrow that year of Queen Liliuokalani by American missionary descendants and their allies who created the Republic of Hawaii. Blending traditional Hawaiian"
YouTube Link 2025-08-11T13:30Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Hawaiian Rain & Mist Gentle Slack Key to Study Work or Relax 🌺🌧 A calm weather-kissed slack key journey built around mkani (wind) and ua (rain) moods. Mostly instrumental steady tempos clear melodies and a few beloved vocals to keep the feeling human. Ideal for reading studying quiet work or winding down. Tracklist / Timestamps 00:00 Dennis Kamakahi Ahe Lau Makani 04:45 Dennis Kamakahi Wahine Ilikea 09:35 George Kahumoku Jr Hooipoipo O Wainapanapa (Instrumental) 14:00 Moses Kahumoku Ua (Rain) 18:10 Ray Kane Wai O Ke Aniani 22:10 Hui Aloha Wai O Minehaha 26:20 Keola Beamer P Mahina 30:45"
YouTube Link 2025-09-29T14:20Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Mele Kalikimaka 🌺 The Ultimate Hawaiian Slack Key Christmas Playlist (2 Hours) Aloha and Mele Kalikimaka 🎄 Enjoy over [--] hours of the finest Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Christmas music. This collection brings together complete holiday recordings into one ultimate playlist. Whether you are opening presents cooking Christmas dinner or simply relaxing by the fire let the "Nahenahe" (sweet/gentle) sounds of the islands warm your home. Featuring legends like Ledward Kaapana Keola Beamer Cyril Pahinui and Dennis Kamakahi. Listen to the Hawaiian Christmas compilation album:"
YouTube Link 2025-12-03T14:00Z 26K followers, 75.3K engagements
"Rainy Hawaiian Morning: Cozy Slack Key Guitar & Gentle Rain (Focus & Work) Escape to a misty morning in the islands. This collection features the coziest instrumental Slack Key Guitar. Mahalo for listening If this helps you focus please Like & Subscribe for more. Tracklist: 00:00 Moana Chimes (Sonny Chillingworth) 03:15 Akaka Falls (Ledward Kaapana) 07:05 Moloka'i Nui A Hina (Cyril Pahinui) 11:00 Kawohikukapulani (Keola Beamer) 14:20 Whee Ha Swing (Ledward Kaapana) 17:40 Shells (Keola Beamer) 21:00 Pua Sadinia (Ray Kane) 24:50 Goodnight Mapuana (Barney Isaacs & George Kuo) 28:30 Whispering"
YouTube Link 2026-02-03T01:02Z 26K followers, [----] engagements
"MELE KALIKIMAKA🎄🌴: The Ultimate Hawaiian Slack Key Christmas Playlist (1 Hour Version) #HawaiianMusic #ChristmasMusic #holidaymusic 🎁Experience Christmas in the islands with this Hawaiian Slack Key Christmas collectiona soothing blend of k halu guitar gentle melodies and tropical holiday spirit. Rooted in the rich slack key tradition passed down through generations of Hawaiian families these songs bring a peaceful sun-kissed glow to the season. Whether youre wrapping gifts relaxing with loved ones or dreaming of a warm December escape let these slack key instrumentals fill your home with"
YouTube Link 2025-12-10T23:00Z 26K followers, [----] engagements
"From Puerto Rico to Hawaii: The Struggle is the Same 🌺 The most powerful line from Sundays Super Bowl wasnt about the game. It was Bad Bunny warning Puerto Rico not to suffer the same fate as Hawaii to not let over-tourism and displacement erase the local culture. That message resonates deeply with us because Hawaiian Slack Key masters haven't just been warning about this; they have been living it for generations. If you felt the weight of that performance you need to hear "Waimanalo Blues." Written by Liko Martin and Thor Wold (originally as "Nanakuli Blues") and delivered with unmatched"
YouTube Link 2026-02-11T02:00Z 26K followers, [---] engagements
"Hawaiian Ambience - [--] Hours of Calming Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar #hawaiianmusic #hawaiianculture #hawaiianguitar #hawaii #slackkey In these cold winter months we all dream of Hawai'i.❄ so we decided to make another Hawaiian Ambience Feel free to turn it on in the background and just let it play. Follow us on socials and subscribe to our email list : https://bio.to/hawaiianslackkeyYT 🌺 Featured in the video🌴: Hawaiian Slack Key Masters Vol.1 https://open.spotify.com/album/6BpspuHJBMZxI7Cc3Y9Tjrsi=cNzJ750YQg-kxLyO25gSGg Hawaiian Slack Key Masters Vol.2"
YouTube Link 2026-02-05T22:15Z 26K followers, [----] engagements
"Best of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar (Pt.1) [--] Hour of Hawaiian Music to Study Work or Relax #hawaiianguitar #slackkeyguitar #hawaiianmusic 🌊Relaxing Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar 1-Hour Instrumental Compilation🏝 Listen on all music streaming platforms HERE: https://lnk.to/hawaiianslackkey Enjoy a 1-hour collection of soothing Slack Key Guitar music perfect for relaxation focus meditation or background ambiance. This traditional Hawaiian fingerstyle technique creates warm melodic sounds that capture the spirit of the islands. Great for: ✔ Stress relief & relaxation ✔ Studying & focus ✔ Meditation &"
YouTube Link 2025-03-07T14:00Z 25.4K followers, 38.2K engagements
"Hawaiian Sundown: Relaxing Evening Slack Key Guitar 🌅🌺 #hawaiianmusic #sundown #eveningmusic #pauhana #relax 🌅🌺 The most beautiful time of day in the islands. This 1-hour collection captures the warmth and nostalgia of a Hawaiian sundown. Featuring the "Nahenahe" (sweet/soft) sounds of the masters. From the classic steel guitar duets of "Goodnight Mapuana" to the gentle lullaby of "He Mele No Pepe" these songs are the perfect backdrop for the end of the day. Unwind with a drink and watch the light fade. Warm peaceful and full of Aloha. 🍹🧡 🎧 Explore the masters:"
YouTube Link 2026-01-28T22:15Z 26K followers, [----] engagements
"Hawaiian Music for a Beach Sunset [--] hour of Slack Key Guitar ☀ #hawaiianmusic #slackkeyguitar #beachvibes #hawaii ☀follow us across all of our socials : https://bio.to/hawaiianslackkeyYT and check out this playlist of authentic traditional Hawaiian songs here : https://lnk.to/hawaiianslackkey 🌴 hawaii hawaiian music hawaiian culture hawaiian slack key slack key guitar hawaiian slack key guitar beach music beach sunset hawaiian sunset sunset music hula music hawaiian hula hawaii hawaiian music hawaiian culture hawaiian slack key slack key guitar hawaiian slack key guitar beach music beach"
YouTube Link 2025-06-16T19:00Z 24.9K followers, 15.4K engagements
"Ke'ala's Mele by Leonard Kwan Hawaiian Classic Mle #hawaiianmusic #hawaiianslackkey #slackkeyguitar #hawaiianguitar #hawaiianculture 🌅About the song: Leonard's middle name Ke'ala translates as sweet-smelling or fragrant and mele means song. In this epic instrumental created by Leonard he tells a profound story using many of his favorite musical phrases. Leonard plays Ke'ala's Mele here in its recording debut in his C Wahine tuning tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of B flat. Note the soulful slides up from the C to the F chords and back down to the C chord in verses. Leonard also"
YouTube Link 2025-11-07T17:00Z 26K followers, [----] engagements
"Hawaiian Rainy Slack Key Gentle Guitar to Study Sleep or Relax🌺 #hawaiianmusic #hawaiianclassics #hawaiianslackkey #hawaiianguitar 🌧🌺 Gentle island rain. Settle in with soothing classic k halu (Hawaiian slack key) and beloved meleeasy background for reading studying working or cruising. Gentle guitars familiar melodies and calm island vibes. 🌴✨ 🎧 Explore more Hawaiian Slack Key releases: https://bio.to/hawaiianslackkey timestamps: 00:00 - Kalena Kai (Keola Beamer & George Winston) 03:20 - Ku'u Kika Kahiko / My Old Guitar (Ozzie Kotani) 06:45 - Pnini Pua Kea (Cyril Pahinui) 10:12 -"
YouTube Link 2025-11-25T13:27Z 26K followers, [----] engagements
"Best of Dennis Kamakahi: Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Masters🌺 Celebrate the life and music of the Reverend Dennis Kamakahi one of Hawaii's most prolific songwriter and 12-string slack key master. This collection features his timeless hits alongside "lost" treasures from his posthumous [----] album 'Slack Key Heaven.' From the rolling hills of "Maui Mountain Home" to the misty cliffs of "Kokee" these songs capture the true heart of the islands. Listen to Slack Key Heaven Here: https://lnk.to/slackkeyheaven Tracklist: 00:00 Wahine 'Ilikea (from "Puaena") 04:15 Maui Mountain Home (from "Slack Key"
YouTube Link 2026-02-10T22:00Z 26K followers, [----] engagements
"He Mle No Pepe (Song for Baby) Classic Hawaiian Mle #hawaiianmusic #hawaiianguitar #slackkey LISTEN TO THE SONG: https://lnk.to/slackkeyheavenYT FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/hawaiianslackkey/ He Mle No Pepe (Song for Baby) is a gentle Hawaiian lullaby performed by the late Dennis Kamakahi on his new release Slack Key Heaven. Carried by the flowing sound of traditional k halu slack key guitar this performance reflects Dennis lifelong dedication to sharing Hawaiian music and stories. Written as a song for a child the mele feels like a soft blessing full of aloha and mlama"
YouTube Link 2026-02-05T20:00Z 26K followers, [---] engagements
"Wai Ulu by Keola Beamer Hawaiian Classic Mle #slackkeyguitar #hawaiianmusic #hawaiianguitar #hawaiianculture 💚🏝Wai Ulu by Keola Beamer is a beautifully flowing slack key guitar piece that feels calm warm and deeply connected to the land. The title means growing water and the music really lives up to that name unfolding naturally and never feeling rushed. Keola Beamer comes from one of Hawaiis most important musical families and has been a major force in keeping slack key guitar and traditional Hawaiian music alive for decades. Hes known for blending tradition with his own modern thoughtful"
YouTube Link 2026-02-11T22:00Z 26K followers, [---] engagements
"Hawaiian Morning Part [--] Serene Slack Key to Start Your Day 🌅 #hawaiianmusic #morningplaylist #hawaiianguitar #hawaiianslackkey 💛 🌞 Mahalo for the love on Part [--] here is Part [--]. Ease into the day with gentle slack key warm mele and ocean breeze calm. Ideal for coffee reading or transporting yourself back to the islands. Smooth guitars soft rhythms and morning glow to set a peaceful tone. 🌴✨ timestamps: 00:00 Keola Beamer Kalena Kai 04:22 Sonny Chillingworth Moe Uhane (Dream Slack Key) 07:14 Ozzie Kotani He Ai Na Kalani 10:05 Ray Kane Pauoa Liko Ka Lehua 13:41 Leonard Kwan New pihi Moemoe"
YouTube Link 2025-09-09T16:52Z 24.9K followers, 29.9K engagements
"Hawaiian High Country: Misty Mountain Slack Key 🏔🌲 #hawaiianmusic #slackkey #paniolo #mountainvibes #study 🏔🌲 Journey to the high country. This 1-hour collection moves away from the beaches and up into the cool mist-covered mountains. Featuring the earthy resonant sounds of the "Paniolo" (Cowboy) country. From the rolling pastures of "Kealas Mele" to the thick mist of "The Beauty of Mauna Kea" these songs capture the grounded soulful side of Hawaii. Perfect for deep focus or a quiet morning with coffee. ☕🌫 🎧 Explore the masters: https://lnk.to/hawaiianslackkey 0:00:00 The Beauty of"
YouTube Link 2026-01-27T22:33Z 26K followers, [----] engagements
"Ahe Lau Makani by Dennis Kamakahi Hawaiian Classic Mle Ahe Lau Makani traces back to Queen Liliuokalani around [----]. The meles imagery likens a soft breeze to a loved ones breath an idea the Queen herself translated in her published verses. It appears historically under the earlier title He Ala Nei e Mpu Mai Nei and references Lllehuathe gentle rain of Plolo Valley Oahu. Dennis recorded Ahe Lau Makani for his solo album Puaena (Glow Brightly) released May [--] [----]. His rendition keeps the songs unhurried sway while highlighting the lyric poetry at its heart. As Dennis explained in the album"
YouTube Link 2025-10-01T16:47Z 23.6K followers, [----] engagements
"'Ulili E by Dennis Kamakahi Hawaiian Classic Mle Listen to the Reverend Dennis Kamakahi's spirited rendition of "'Ulili E" a beloved classic in the Hawaiian music canon. Unlike the slow sweeping ballads often associated with the islands "'Ulili E" captures the playful energy of the shoreline. The song tells the story of the wandering tattler bird (the 'Ulili) running along the wet sand frantically digging for food before the waves crash in. Denniss interpretation is a masterclass in Ki Ho'alu (Slack Key Guitar) blending intricate fingerpicking with a driving rhythm that mimics the scurrying"
YouTube Link 2026-01-30T23:01Z 26K followers, [---] engagements
"Hawaiian Christmas: Mele Kalikimaka 🎄 [--] Hours of Slack Key Guitar Classics Aloha and Mele Kalikimaka 🌺 Enjoy over [--] hours of the finest Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Christmas music. This collection brings together complete holiday recordings into one ultimate playlist. Whether you are opening presents cooking Christmas dinner or simply relaxing by the fire let the "Nahenahe" (sweet/gentle) sounds of the islands warm your home. Featuring legends like Ledward Kaapana Keola Beamer Cyril Pahinui and Dennis Kamakahi. Listen to the Hawaiian Christmas compilation album:"
YouTube Link 2025-12-13T23:01Z 26K followers, 20.3K engagements
"Best of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar: 25+ Essential Tracks Sit back and relax with the masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar (Ki Ho'alu). This collection features the most legendary voices and instrumentals from the islands perfect for working studying or bringing the Aloha spirit into your home. 🎧 Listen to the masters: https://lnk.to/hawaiianslackkey Mahalo for listening Don't forget to Subscribe for more authentic Hawaiian music. Tracklist: 00:00 Wahine 'Ilikea 04:05 Panini Pua Kea 07:35 Aloha 'Oe (Instrumental) 10:55 Radio Hula 13:55 E Ku'u Morning Dew 18:25 Punahele 22:25 'Ulili E 26:40 The"
YouTube Link 2026-01-31T23:01Z 26K followers, [----] engagements
"Rainy Island Retreat: [--] Hour of Authentic Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar 🌧🏝 #hawaiianmusic #slackkey #kihoalu #rainambience #aloha 🌧🌺 Escape to a quiet cabin on the coast with this collection of authentic K Halu (Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar). Designed as a peaceful retreat for the mind these gentle melodies from the masters of the genre blend perfectly with the mood of a soft island rain. Whether you are focusing on work studying or simply drifting off to sleep let the soothing resonance of the guitar string transport you to the lush mist-covered mountains of Hawai'i. 🌿💤 🎧 Explore more"
YouTube Link 2026-01-07T06:01Z 26K followers, [----] engagements
"HAWAIIAN MUSIC LIVESTREAM: 24/7 CLASSIC MLE 🌺 24/7 Hawaiian Music Livestream Island Vibes All Day Every Day 🌺 Welcome to your nonstop escape to the islands This 24-hour Hawaiian music livestream features a relaxing blend of slack key guitar ukulele melodies traditional chants and contemporary island tunes to keep the aloha spirit flowing around the clock. Whether youre working studying unwinding or just craving that tropical state of mind this stream is here to transport you to the shores of Hawaii anytime you need it. FOLLOW US ACROSS ALL SOCIALS: https://bio.to/hawaiianslackkeyYT"
YouTube Link 2025-10-22T07:06Z 11.9K followers, [---] engagements
"Hawaiian Calm [--] Hours of Relaxing Slack Key Guitar 🌺🌊 Gentle k halu (Hawaiian slack key) to settle the mind and bring island ease to your space. Perfect for reading study or quiet focus. Exclusive: Opening track Maui Mountain Home is from Dennis Kamakahis Slack Key Heavenan exclusive cut ahead of the album release Oct [--] [----]. Listen here: https://lnk.to/slackkeyheaven Listen to more Hawaiian Slack Key Classics Here: https://lnk.to/hawaiianslackkey 00:00 Dennis Kamakahi Maui Mountain Home 04:36 Keola Beamer P Mahina 09:06 Cyril Pahinui Panini Pua Kea (Instrumental) 12:51 Ozzie Kotani Kani K"
YouTube Link 2025-10-23T12:20Z 26K followers, [----] engagements
"Hawaiian Lullabies Gentle Slack Key & Mele for Quiet Evenings 🌺🌙 🌺🌙A soft sleep-friendly set of k halu and tender mele. Quiet guitars unhurried tempos and lullaby warmth for reading unwinding or drifting off. EXCLUSIVE: Opening track is an unreleased Dennis Kamakahi song He Mele No Pepe (Song for Baby) from Slack Key Heaven officially releasing on October [--] [----]. Presave: https://lnk.to/slackkeyheaven 00:00 Dennis Kamakahi He Mele No Pepe (Song for Baby) 05:16 Keola Beamer P Mahina 09:46 Ozzie Kotani Kani K Halu 13:26 George Kahumoku Jr E Hoi I Ka Pili 17:36 Leonard Kwan Kealas Mele"
YouTube Link 2025-10-17T23:00Z 11K followers, [---] engagements
"Hawaiian Mist & Rain: [--] Hours of Traditional Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Ambience🌺🌊 #hawaiianmusic #slackkey #kihoalu #rainambience #aloha 🌧🌺 Experience the soothing overlap of a gentle Hawaiian rain shower and the soulful sounds of K Halu (Slack Key Guitar). This 2-hour journey is designed to bring the mist-covered peaks and lush valleys of the islands directly into your space. Settle in with classic melodies from the masters of the genreperfect background for a rainy day of reading studying or resting. Let the warm resonance of the guitars and the rhythm of the rain carry you away to a"
YouTube Link 2026-01-07T23:00Z 26K followers, [----] engagements
"Hawaiian Highlands: [--] Hour of Peaceful Mountain Slack Key ⛰🌲 #hawaiianmusic #slackkey #kihoalu #highlands #studybeats ⛰🌲 Journey to the high country. This 1-hour collection moves away from the sunny beaches and up into the cool mist-covered mountains of the islands. Featuring the earthier grounded sounds of the "Paniolo" (Hawaiian Cowboy) country and the soothing mist of the upcountry forests. From the dreamlike "Moe Uhane" to the rolling rhythm of "Hula Medley" let the clear chiming resonance of the guitar take you to the peaks of Hawaii. ☁✨ 🎧 Explore the masters:"
YouTube Link 2026-01-14T18:19Z 26K followers, [----] engagements
"Waipi'i by Dennis Kamakahi Classic Hawaiian Mle Waipii shows Dennis Kamakahi at his most nahenahe and painterly. The piece flows at an easy unhurried pace with his slack key part moving between clear melody and gently rolling chords like water over stones. Even without lyrics you can feel that its a place song: quiet reflective full of small details instead of big drama. The mele itself praises misty uplands and water. In the full vocal text Dennis describes the soft rain in the green hills of Moanalua the golden kiawe blossoms at Aliamanu and finally the wai anuhea o Waipii the sweet"
YouTube Link 2026-01-13T17:43Z 26K followers, [----] engagements
"Hawaiian Heaven [--] Hour of Dreamy Hawaiian Slack Key☁ #hawaiianmusic #hawaiianguitar #peacefulmusic #slackkeyguitar #hawaiianculture Featuring all songs from Dennis Kamakahi🩷🪽 Check out his latest release 'Slack Key Heaven' here: https://lnk.to/slackkeyheaven Timestamps: 00:00 - Kooalu Ui 03:27 - Waipii 06:45 - He Mele No Pepe (Song For Baby) 11:58 - Twin Peaks 16:36 - Maui Mountain Home 21:07 - Mission Street Slack Key 25:15 - Misty Rain 30:46 - Ulili E 35:03 - Aloha Koolau 39:27 - He Ai No Kalani 43:57 - E Pupukanioe 48:34 - Ka Opae 53:49 - Pua Hone 57:04 - Moanalua About Dennis Kamakahi:"
YouTube Link 2025-11-04T18:00Z 26K followers, [----] engagements
"Maui Mountain Home by Dennis Kamakahi Hawaiian Classic Mle Slack Key Heaven is out now Seven newly discovered Dennis Kamakahi originals from his archive. Listen here: lnk.to/slackkeyheaven 🏔This video pairs the studio master of Maui Mountain Home with archival performance footage of Dennis on February [--] [----] at the Slack Key Show Masters of Hawaiian Music at the Napili Kai Beach Resort in Napili Bay Maui joined on stage by Sterling Seaton and Peter deAquino. The song is Denniss ode to upcountry Maui a place piece sung with the calm pulse and clear melody he was loved for. Official lyrics are"
YouTube Link 2025-10-24T14:07Z 26K followers, [----] engagements
"Do You Hear What I Hear by Keola Beamer Classic Hawaiian Christmas Mle Master slack-key guitarist Keola Beamer turns this classic carol into a glowing instrumental soundscape. Instead of vocals he layers multiple guitarsacoustic nylon-string and subtle electricblending shimmering harmonics and singing lines over a deep steady pulse. Much of it is built from his signature C-wahine Keolas C tuning which gives the chords that open bell-like color. Its gentle spacious and easy to leave on repeat all season. Do You Hear What I Hear was written in [----] by Nol Regney and Gloria Shayne as a plea for"
YouTube Link 2025-12-11T14:34Z 26K followers, [---] engagements
"A HAWAIIAN CHRISTMAS PLAYLIST [--] Hour of Hawaiian Christmas Classics #melekalikimaka #hawaiianchristmas #hawaiianmusic #hawaiianguitar #hawaiianslackkey #slackkeyguitar #hawaiianculture #christmasplaylist #tropicalchristmas Link to the Hawaiian Christmas Compilation album: https://lnk.to/hawaiianchristmas 🎶Mele Kalikimaka is the thing to say on a bright hawaiian Christmas Day.🎶 🎅🏻Bring a little island magic to your holidays with this longform Hawaiian Christmas playlist a soothing mix of slack-key guitar gentle ukulele and tropical takes on favorite Christmas melodies. Think palm trees"
YouTube Link 2025-11-26T18:30Z 26K followers, [----] engagements
"Hawaiian Romance: [--] Hour of Sweet Slack Key Love Songs 🌺❤ #hawaiianmusic #slackkey #kihoalu #lovesongs #romance 🌺❤ Fall in love with the sounds of the islands. This 1-hour collection features the most beautiful "Mele Aloha" (Love Songs) performed in the authentic Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar (K Halu) style. From the gentle vocals of Rev. Dennis Kamakahi to the dreamy instrumentals of Sonny Chillingworth these songs capture the true spirit of island romance. Whether you are planning a wedding enjoying a romantic dinner or simply missing someone special let these sweet melodies fill the air with"
YouTube Link 2026-01-12T18:08Z 26K followers, [----] engagements
"Best of Hawaiian Slack Key for Hula N Mele Hula Released today (December 5) the compilation album 'Aloha Hula Best' celebrates the sacred bond between the dancer and the musician. If hula is the heartbeat of the Hawaiian people then K Halu (slack key) is the breath that sustains it. This playlist brings together the true masters of the genreDennis Kamakahi Keola Beamer Cyril Pahinui Ray Kane Sonny Chillingworth and more. These are the recordings where the guitar does more than just play a tune; the steady bass mimics the ipu heke (gourd drum) to guide the dancer's feet while the vamp gives"
YouTube Link 2025-12-05T17:01Z 26K followers, [----] engagements
"Best of Traditional Hawaiian Slack Key Music [--] Hour of Hawaiian Music to Study Work or Relax Let the gentle melodies of ki hoalu (slack key guitar) bring you peace calm and a moment of serenity. Perfect for relaxation meditation studying or simply unwinding after a long day. 🎵 Featuring traditional and contemporary slack key guitar tunes 🌺 Authentic Hawaiian sounds to soothe your soul 🌊 Ideal background music for stress relief and mindfulness Mahalo for listening let the spirit of aloha guide you. 🌴 #SlackKeyGuitar #HawaiianGuitar #RelaxingMusic #KiHoalu #IslandVibes #MeditationMusic"
YouTube Link 2025-06-24T12:00Z 15.5K followers, [----] engagements
"Twin Peaks by Dennis Kamakahi Hawaiian Classic Mle 🎸🌺🌄A soaring instrumental from one of Hawaiis greatest songwriters and slack key (k halu) masters. In Twin Peaks Dennis Kamakahi lets the melody climb and descend like a ridge linesteady thumb in the bass singing treble lines and those signature harmonics that feel like sunlight through clouds. Its storytelling without words: place memory and aloha carried on six steel strings. Kamakahi (19532014) wrote many of Hawaiis modern classicsKokee Wahine Ilikea Pua Hone and morefirst with the Sons of Hawaii and later as a revered solo artist and"
YouTube Link 2025-11-06T13:20Z 26K followers, [----] engagements
"Wake Up With Hawaii Calming Slack Key to Start Your Day #hawaiianmusic #morningplaylist #hawaiianguitar #hawaiianslackkey 💛🌞 In these cold winter months it's nice to be reminded of home. Use this playlist to wake up with Hawaii. As the sun rises so shall you. Big aloha for all of the support on our channel this year 🌴✨ timestamps: 00:00 Ozzie Kotani Kani K Halu 03:30 Cyril Pahinui Panini Pua Kea (Instrumental) 07:25 Keola Beamer Elepaio Slack Key 11:05 Ray Kane Punahele 14:40 Ledward Kaapana N Ka Pueo 18:00 Leonard Kwan Kealas Mele 21:25 George Kahumoku Jr Hooipoipo O Wainapanapa"
YouTube Link 2026-01-20T20:00Z 26K followers, [----] engagements
"Best of Hawaiian Hula Music Part [--] Na Mele Hula Ike Loa #hulamusic #hawaiianmusic #slackkeyguitar #hawaiianslackkey 🌺Listen to the Hula playlist on music streaming platforms here : https://lnk.to/hawaiianslackkey Listen to Part [--] Here: https://www.youtube.com/watchv=NPS9h04Tgd0&t=307s Featured Songs: 00:00 - Ulili E (feat. David Kamakahi) Dennis Kamakahi 04:18 - Palolo Hui Aloha 08:45 - Pua Lililehua Keola Beamer 12:56 - Hanohano Hawaii (feat. Bob Brozman) George Kahumoku Jr. 17:51 - Kalena Kai (feat. George Winston) Keola Beamer 22:12 - Kauoha Mai (The Keyhole Hula) feat. George Kuo Martin"
YouTube Link 2025-06-04T17:26Z 22.3K followers, 12.8K engagements
"Ku'u Kika Kahiko (My Old Guitar) by Ozzie Kotani Hawaiian Classic Mle #hawaiianmusic #hawaiianguitar #slackkeyguitar #hawaiiplaylist #hawaiianmusic #slackkeyguitar #hawaiiplaylist 💐✨🎸check out the track here: https://open.spotify.com/track/68gPq2cidzkydRK596zi6lsi=8f17f0eed9a64846 In C6th Mauna Loa Tuning (C-G-E-G-A-E) tuned down one half step to sound in the key of B. About the track and Ozzie: Ozzie Kotani is one of the contemporary ki ho alus leading teachers and composers preserving and expanding upon the Slack Key tradition learned from the masters with whom he studied especially Sonny"
YouTube Link 2025-10-25T16:00Z 26K followers, [----] engagements
"Best of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar (Pt.2) [--] Hour of Hawaiian Music to Study Work or Relax #hawaiianguitar #slackkeyguitar #hawaiianmusic 🌊Relaxing Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar 1-Hour Instrumental Compilation🏝 Listen on all music streaming platforms HERE: https://lnk.to/hawaiianslackkey Enjoy a 1-hour collection of soothing Slack Key Guitar music perfect for relaxation focus meditation or background ambiance. This traditional Hawaiian fingerstyle technique creates warm melodic sounds that capture the spirit of the islands. Great for: ✔ Stress relief & relaxation ✔ Studying & focus ✔ Meditation &"
YouTube Link 2025-03-22T14:00Z 21.4K followers, 29.4K engagements
"Hawaiian Sunshine: [--] Hour of Relaxing Slack Key Classics☀🌴 #hawaiianmusic #morningmusic #slackkey #goodvibes #aloha ☀🌴 Start your day with the warmth of the islands. This 1-hour collection features the brightest happiest studio recordings from the masters of Slack Key. This is music for a sunny lanai a fresh cup of coffee or a drive along the coast. From the fast-picking of "Radio Hula" to the joyful rhythms of "Nklele" let the sunshine in. 🌺🌊 🎧 Explore the masters: https://lnk.to/hawaiianslackkey Tracklist: 0:00:00 Radio Hula - Ledward Kaapana 0:03:34 Hula Medley - Sonny Chillingworth"
YouTube Link 2026-01-21T19:01Z 26K followers, [----] engagements
"Lilia's Mle (Grandson's Lullaby) by Sonny Chillingworth Hawaiian Classic Mle Check out more Sonny Chillingworth: https://lnk.to/sonnychillingworthYT 🌺 Experience one of the most soulful expressions of Hawaiian slack key guitar with Liloas Mele by the legendary Sonny Chillingworth. This piece captures the deep roots of Hawaiian storytelling through music a mele (chant or song) that honors Alii nui Lloa a 15th-century high chief of Hawaii Island remembered for his wisdom leadership and aloha spirit. Sonnys playing blends intricate k halu (slack key) tunings with heartfelt phrasing evoking the"
YouTube Link 2025-10-22T19:00Z 26K followers, [----] engagements
"Auld Lang Syne by Cyril Pahinui and Bob Brozman hauoli makahiki hou #hawaiianmusic #hawaiianguitar #auldlandsyne #slackkeyguitar hauoli makahiki hou to you all💙 wishing you a [----] filled with joy happiness and plenty of hawaiian male Mahalo for all of the support in [----]. Here is a link to Auld lang syne by Cyril Pahinui and Bob Brozman : https://lnk.to/auldlangsynemeleYT hawaiian slack key hawaiian new year Hawaii new year hawaiian guitar hawaiian culture auld lang syne hawaiian slack key hawaiian new year Hawaii new year hawaiian guitar hawaiian culture auld lang syne"
YouTube Link 2026-01-06T20:00Z 26K followers, [---] engagements
"Dennis Kamakahi performing Kkee in Kkee (2012) 🌿🎸 Dennis Kamakahi performing Kkee in Kkee (2012) 🌿🎸 In June [----] Dennis came to Kauai to help lead a songwriter workshop in Kkee. He didnt just lecture; he sat with people one by one shared theory tuned guitars and showed how haku mele starts with listening to place. The night before the final session he composed a new song in his cabin for his wife a quiet reminder that love landscape and everyday moments can become mele. That was Denniss way: humble approachable and generous encouraging everyone to document moments in life and honor others"
YouTube Link 2025-10-22T13:56Z 11.9K followers, [---] engagements
"Jeff Peterson Twin Peaks (Dennis Kamakahi) Slack Key Tutorial For the Hawaiian Slack Key Community Jeff Peterson pays tribute to Dennis Kamakahi by performing Twin Peaks (Slack Key) from Denniss newly released album Slack Key Heaven then breaks down what makes the piece sing. 🌄 Listen to the new album 🎧 Dennis Kamakahi Slack Key Heaven https://lnk.to/slackkeyheaven Learn this piece (and much more) directly from Jeff Jeffs Slack Key Workshop (full lesson library sheet music/TAB community) https://jeffpetersonguitar.com/slack-key-guitar-workshop/ Private online lessons with Jeff (oneonone)"
YouTube Link 2025-11-11T01:05Z 26K followers, [---] engagements
"Marketplace by Cyril Pahinui Classic Hawaiian Mle Marketplace is Cyril Pahinuis own composition an instrumental for 6-string guitar in G-major taro patch tuning (DGDGBD). The piece paints a musical picture of Honolulus Chinatown a place Cyril knew well and loved deeply with its fish stalls chop suey restaurants theaters music halls and mix of cultures all moving through the streets together. You can hear that stroll in the rhythm: a gentle steady pulse underneath melody lines that weave like people in the crowd and plenty of space for the notes to ring. Marketplace is the title track of"
YouTube Link 2026-01-23T16:33Z 26K followers, [----] engagements
"Maika'i Ka Makani O Kohala by Ozzie Kotani Classic Hawaiian Mle #hawaiianmusic #hawaiianguitar #slackkeyguitar #hawai'i #hawaiianculture TUNING: G Major Tuning (D-G-D-G-B-D) tuned down one half step to sound in the key of F# on the steel string guitar. About the song: Maika'i Ka Makani O Kohala (Fine is the Wind of Kohala) is attributed to William Sheldon and David Nape and was composed in the late 1800s. It honors a remote district on the Big Island known for its steady tradewinds. Most lovers of Hawaiian music know the song at least well enough to join in on the hui (chorus): ko aloha ko"
YouTube Link 2025-11-19T17:01Z 26K followers, [----] engagements
"My Hawai'ian Christmas by Dennis Kamakahi Mele Kalikimaka The holidays are almost here and in the meantime we will be dropping plenty of Hawaiian holiday tunes for you to deck the halls to🎄 #hawaiianguitar #hawaiianmusic #slackkeyguitar #hawaiianculture #melekalikimaka hawaiian christmas hawaiian christmas music hawaiian christmas playlist the merriest hawaiian christmas hawaii christmas christmas in hawaii hawaii christmas songs the twelve days of christmas (hawaiian style) hawaii christmas vacation hawaiianchristmasmusic christmas aloha christmas hawaiian island christmas caz christmas"
YouTube Link 2025-12-09T20:00Z 26K followers, [---] engagements
"Lei Nani by Cyril Pahinui Hawaiian Classic Mle #hawaiianmusic #hawaiianguitar #slackkeyguitar #hawaiianculture #hulamusic In [----] Cyril Pahinui slack-key master and one of Hawaiis most beloved musicians was named as a National Heritage Fellow the United States highest honor for master folk and traditional artists recognizing lifetime achievement artistic excellence and significant contribution to the nations traditional arts heritage. To underscore this singular accomplishment and to place what may well be a final cap on a recording career that has spanned nearly five decades Pahinui"
YouTube Link 2026-01-25T15:01Z 26K followers, [---] engagements
"Mele Kalikimaka by Cyril Pahinui Classic Hawaiian Christmas Mle Master slackkey guitarist Cyril Pahinui brings a warm laidback touch to this classic Hawaiian Christmas song. His soft vocal sits over shimmering 12string k halu played in the Cmajor Attas C tuning that he loved with plenty of room for improvised choruses and that deep relaxed swing. Its the kind of version you can leave on repeat all season. Mele Kalikimaka was written in [----] by R. Alex Anderson and made famous by Bing Crosby but Cyrils take leans into something less glossy and more soulfulpart backyard kanikapila part holiday"
YouTube Link 2025-12-01T16:12Z 26K followers, [---] engagements
"Best of Hawaiian Hula Music Na Mele Hula Ike Loa #hulamusic #hawaiianmusic #slackkeyguitar #hawaiianslackkey 🌺Listen to the Hula playlist on music streaming platforms here : https://lnk.to/hawaiianslackkey 00:00 Dennis Kamakahi Koolau Ui 03:32 Keola Beamer E Kuu Morning Dew 08:15 Sonny Chillingworth Mai Poina Oe Iau 13:47 Cindy Combs Kuu Home O Kahaluu 20:18 Ledward Kaapana Radio Hula 23:52 George Kahumoku Jr. N Oli 28:53 Dennis Kamakahi Pua Hone 32:09 Keola Beamer & George Winston The Beauty of Mauna Kea 37:19 Sonny Chillingworth Hula Medley 40:53 Cindy Combs Kaulana Na Pua 47:57 Dennis"
YouTube Link 2025-10-29T00:57Z 26K followers, [----] engagements
"Hawaiian Sunset Serene Slack Key to Unwind 🌇 #hawaiianmusic #sunsetplaylist #hawaiianguitar #hawaiianslackkey 💛🌅 Aloha ahiahi Exhale the day and ease into golden hour. This sunset mix blends gentle k halu (Hawaiian slack key) and nahenahe meleperfect for reading studying or just watching the light fade over the water. Soft guitars warm melodies and a calm evening breeze vibe. 🌴✨ timestamps: 00:00 - He Mele No Pepe (Dennis Kamakahi) 05:16 - Kealas Mele (Leonard Kwan) 11:23 - Pua Lililehua (Keola Beamer) 15:03 - Aloha Oe Instrumental (George Kahumoku Jr.) 21:36 - Maui Waltz (Keola Beamer)"
YouTube Link 2025-11-01T00:01Z 26K followers, [----] engagements
"Moanalua by Ozzie Kotani Hawaiian Classic Mle #hawaiianmusic #slackkeyguitar #hawaiianguitar #hawaiianculture Tuning: G Major Taro Patch (D-G-D-G-B-D tuned down one half step to sound in the key of F#) on steel string Like most composers Queen Liliuokalani drew inspiration from the songs of others in creating some of her own works. Similarly other composers have creatively adapted some of her songs. This rollicking travel song describing a trip to Moanalua is believed to date from around [----] but received a new melody by David Nape in the late 1920s. Research by Eddie Kamae and Hawaiian"
YouTube Link 2025-12-03T23:01Z 26K followers, [----] engagements
"Hawaiian Wake Up Call Wake Up Music for a Calm Hawaiian Morning Gentle k halu (Hawaiian slack key) to settle the mind and bring island ease to your space. Wake up with Hawaii Exclusive: Opening track Maui Mountain Home is from Dennis Kamakahis Slack Key Heavenan album recently released on Oct [--] [----]. Listen here: https://lnk.to/slackkeyheaven Listen to more Hawaiian Slack Key Classics Here: https://lnk.to/hawaiianslackkey 00:00 Dennis Kamakahi Maui Mountain Home 04:36 Keola Beamer P Mahina 09:06 Cyril Pahinui Panini Pua Kea (Instrumental) 12:51 Ozzie Kotani Kani K Halu 16:31 Ray Kane"
YouTube Link 2026-01-24T12:01Z 26K followers, [----] engagements
"P'hakuloa by Moses Kahumoku Hawaiian Classic Mle #hawaiianmusic #hawaiianslackkey #hawaiianguitar #hawaii #hawaiianculture 🌺About the song: Nylon string guitar in G Major Taro Patch Tuning (D-G-D-G-B-D) tuned down one half step to sound in the key of F#. This original composition showcases Moses soulful ballad style and features his powerful arpeggios played with his thumb filling in the melody. The song expresses many Hawaiians feelings about a beautiful place high on the side of the Mauna Kea volcano. Pohakuloa has lava rock native plants and animals and great mana (power) but the military"
YouTube Link 2025-11-03T20:01Z 26K followers, [----] engagements
"Hawaiian Sleep: Deep Relaxation Slack Key Guitar 🌙💤 #hawaiianmusic #sleepmusic #slackkey #kihoalu #insomnia 🌙💤 Drift into a deep peaceful sleep with the sounds of the islands. This 1-hour collection is designed specifically for insomnia meditation and relaxation. Featuring the softest most "Nahenahe" (gentle) lullabies and dreamscapes from the masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar. From the comforting "Goodnight Mapuana" to the ethereal "E Kuu Morning Dew" let the music wash over you and carry you into dreams. 🌊✨ 🎧 Explore the masters: https://lnk.to/slackkeyheaven 0:00:00 Goodnight"
YouTube Link 2026-01-22T08:00Z 26K followers, [---] engagements
"Shaka Slack Key by Keola Beamer Ft. George Winston Hawaiian Classic Mle #hawaiianmusic #hawaiianguitar #hawaii #hawai'i #hawaiianculture #hawaiianslackkey TUNINGS: Keola: Hawaiian bass & steel string guitar in G Major Taro Patch Tuning (DGDGBD) played in the keys of G and C George Keoki Winston: [--] string steel string guitar in G Major Taro Patch Tuning with a C bass (CDGDGBD) played in the keys of G and C This original composition first appeared with bass and drums on Keolas [----] album SWEET MAUI MOON (Paradise Productions 980). Here he adds a new bridge in C and invites longtime friend"
YouTube Link 2025-11-18T20:00Z 26K followers, [----] engagements
"Island Morning Serene Slack Key to Start Your Day 🌅 #hawaiianmusic #morningplaylist #hawaiianguitar #hawaiianslackkey 💛 🌞 Aloha kakahiaka Start your morning with good vibes and island spirit. This Hawaiian playlist is all about easy slack key guitar breezy hula tunes and the kind of music that feels like sunshine on the water. Perfect for coffee cruising or just slowing things down. 🌴✨ Timestamps: 00:00 - Ipo Lei Manu (Sonny Chillingworth) 05:15 - Hemo Da Kope' Bean (Keola Beamer) 09:39 - P Mahina (Keola Beamer) 11:55 - Shells (Keola Beamer) 17:51 - Ahe Lau Makani (Dennis Kamakahi) 21:53"
YouTube Link 2025-11-18T16:01Z 26K followers, [----] engagements
"Wai Ulu by Keola Beamer Hawaiian Classic Mle #slackkeyguitar #hawaiianmusic #hawaiianguitar #hawaiianculture 💚🏝Wai Ulu by Keola Beamer is a beautifully flowing slack key guitar piece that feels calm warm and deeply connected to the land. The title means growing water and the music really lives up to that name unfolding naturally and never feeling rushed. Keola Beamer comes from one of Hawaiis most important musical families and has been a major force in keeping slack key guitar and traditional Hawaiian music alive for decades. Hes known for blending tradition with his own modern thoughtful"
YouTube Link 2026-02-11T22:00Z 26K followers, [---] engagements
"Standing at the Crossroads of History 🌺🛑 If you heard Bad Bunnys warning to Puerto Rico during Sundays Super Bowl saying "Don't let them do to you what happened to Hawaii" then you heard a choice being presented. A choice between losing your home or fighting for it. In Hawaiian music that choice has a name called "Crossroads." While the world is just waking up to this reality the legendary group Na Oiwi laid it out clearly in [----]. This group was a bridge between generations featuring the late great Dennis Kamakahi (one of Hawaii's most prolific songwriters) along with his son David"
YouTube Link 2026-02-11T21:00Z 26K followers, [---] engagements
"From Puerto Rico to Hawaii: The Struggle is the Same 🌺 The most powerful line from Sundays Super Bowl wasnt about the game. It was Bad Bunny warning Puerto Rico not to suffer the same fate as Hawaii to not let over-tourism and displacement erase the local culture. That message resonates deeply with us because Hawaiian Slack Key masters haven't just been warning about this; they have been living it for generations. If you felt the weight of that performance you need to hear "Waimanalo Blues." Written by Liko Martin and Thor Wold (originally as "Nanakuli Blues") and delivered with unmatched"
YouTube Link 2026-02-11T02:00Z 26K followers, [---] engagements
"The Super Bowl Warning & The Pahinui Legacy 🌺🏈 The Super Bowl Warning & The Pahinui Legacy 🌺🏈 Did you catch the moment on Sunday when Bad Bunny warned the world not to let Puerto Rico become "like what happened to Hawaii" It was a powerful message against displacement. But in the Slack Key community that story has deep roots. Take Bla Pahinui. As the son of the legendary Gabby "Pops" Pahinuithe man who defined modern Slack KeyBla didn't just inherit a musical style; he inherited the history of the land. He poured that lived experience into his soulful rendition of "Waimanalo Blues""
YouTube Link 2026-02-10T22:38Z 26K followers, [---] engagements
"Best of Dennis Kamakahi: Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Masters🌺 Celebrate the life and music of the Reverend Dennis Kamakahi one of Hawaii's most prolific songwriter and 12-string slack key master. This collection features his timeless hits alongside "lost" treasures from his posthumous [----] album 'Slack Key Heaven.' From the rolling hills of "Maui Mountain Home" to the misty cliffs of "Kokee" these songs capture the true heart of the islands. Listen to Slack Key Heaven Here: https://lnk.to/slackkeyheaven Tracklist: 00:00 Wahine 'Ilikea (from "Puaena") 04:15 Maui Mountain Home (from "Slack Key"
YouTube Link 2026-02-10T22:00Z 26K followers, [----] engagements
"Did you catch the message to Hawaii at the Super Bowl yesterday The Warning Heard Around the World 🌎🌺 Did you catch the message to Hawaii at the Super Bowl yesterday During the halftime show Bad Bunny and Ricky Martin performed "Lo Que Le Pas a Hawi" ("What Happened to Hawaii"). It was a massive global warning to Puerto Rico: Do not let your island be sold off and displaced "like what happened to Hawaii." For us in the Slack Key community that message hit different. Bad Bunny is singing about a fear of the future. But Hawaiian Slack Key masters have been singing about that reality for"
YouTube Link 2026-02-09T18:37Z 26K followers, [---] engagements
"Hawaiian Ambience - [--] Hours of Calming Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar #hawaiianmusic #hawaiianculture #hawaiianguitar #hawaii #slackkey In these cold winter months we all dream of Hawai'i.❄ so we decided to make another Hawaiian Ambience Feel free to turn it on in the background and just let it play. Follow us on socials and subscribe to our email list : https://bio.to/hawaiianslackkeyYT 🌺 Featured in the video🌴: Hawaiian Slack Key Masters Vol.1 https://open.spotify.com/album/6BpspuHJBMZxI7Cc3Y9Tjrsi=cNzJ750YQg-kxLyO25gSGg Hawaiian Slack Key Masters Vol.2"
YouTube Link 2026-02-05T22:15Z 26K followers, [----] engagements
"He Mle No Pepe (Song for Baby) Classic Hawaiian Mle #hawaiianmusic #hawaiianguitar #slackkey LISTEN TO THE SONG: https://lnk.to/slackkeyheavenYT FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/hawaiianslackkey/ He Mle No Pepe (Song for Baby) is a gentle Hawaiian lullaby performed by the late Dennis Kamakahi on his new release Slack Key Heaven. Carried by the flowing sound of traditional k halu slack key guitar this performance reflects Dennis lifelong dedication to sharing Hawaiian music and stories. Written as a song for a child the mele feels like a soft blessing full of aloha and mlama"
YouTube Link 2026-02-05T20:00Z 26K followers, [---] engagements
"Rainy Hawaiian Morning: Cozy Slack Key Guitar & Gentle Rain (Focus & Work) Escape to a misty morning in the islands. This collection features the coziest instrumental Slack Key Guitar. Mahalo for listening If this helps you focus please Like & Subscribe for more. Tracklist: 00:00 Moana Chimes (Sonny Chillingworth) 03:15 Akaka Falls (Ledward Kaapana) 07:05 Moloka'i Nui A Hina (Cyril Pahinui) 11:00 Kawohikukapulani (Keola Beamer) 14:20 Whee Ha Swing (Ledward Kaapana) 17:40 Shells (Keola Beamer) 21:00 Pua Sadinia (Ray Kane) 24:50 Goodnight Mapuana (Barney Isaacs & George Kuo) 28:30 Whispering"
YouTube Link 2026-02-03T01:02Z 26K followers, [----] engagements
"Best of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar: 25+ Essential Tracks Sit back and relax with the masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar (Ki Ho'alu). This collection features the most legendary voices and instrumentals from the islands perfect for working studying or bringing the Aloha spirit into your home. 🎧 Listen to the masters: https://lnk.to/hawaiianslackkey Mahalo for listening Don't forget to Subscribe for more authentic Hawaiian music. Tracklist: 00:00 Wahine 'Ilikea 04:05 Panini Pua Kea 07:35 Aloha 'Oe (Instrumental) 10:55 Radio Hula 13:55 E Ku'u Morning Dew 18:25 Punahele 22:25 'Ulili E 26:40 The"
YouTube Link 2026-01-31T23:01Z 26K followers, [----] engagements
"'Ulili E by Dennis Kamakahi Hawaiian Classic Mle Listen to the Reverend Dennis Kamakahi's spirited rendition of "'Ulili E" a beloved classic in the Hawaiian music canon. Unlike the slow sweeping ballads often associated with the islands "'Ulili E" captures the playful energy of the shoreline. The song tells the story of the wandering tattler bird (the 'Ulili) running along the wet sand frantically digging for food before the waves crash in. Denniss interpretation is a masterclass in Ki Ho'alu (Slack Key Guitar) blending intricate fingerpicking with a driving rhythm that mimics the scurrying"
YouTube Link 2026-01-30T23:01Z 26K followers, [---] engagements
"Hawaiian Sundown: Relaxing Evening Slack Key Guitar 🌅🌺 #hawaiianmusic #sundown #eveningmusic #pauhana #relax 🌅🌺 The most beautiful time of day in the islands. This 1-hour collection captures the warmth and nostalgia of a Hawaiian sundown. Featuring the "Nahenahe" (sweet/soft) sounds of the masters. From the classic steel guitar duets of "Goodnight Mapuana" to the gentle lullaby of "He Mele No Pepe" these songs are the perfect backdrop for the end of the day. Unwind with a drink and watch the light fade. Warm peaceful and full of Aloha. 🍹🧡 🎧 Explore the masters:"
YouTube Link 2026-01-28T22:15Z 26K followers, [----] engagements
"Hawaiian High Country: Misty Mountain Slack Key 🏔🌲 #hawaiianmusic #slackkey #paniolo #mountainvibes #study 🏔🌲 Journey to the high country. This 1-hour collection moves away from the beaches and up into the cool mist-covered mountains. Featuring the earthy resonant sounds of the "Paniolo" (Cowboy) country. From the rolling pastures of "Kealas Mele" to the thick mist of "The Beauty of Mauna Kea" these songs capture the grounded soulful side of Hawaii. Perfect for deep focus or a quiet morning with coffee. ☕🌫 🎧 Explore the masters: https://lnk.to/hawaiianslackkey 0:00:00 The Beauty of"
YouTube Link 2026-01-27T22:33Z 26K followers, [----] engagements
"Lei Nani by Cyril Pahinui Hawaiian Classic Mle #hawaiianmusic #hawaiianguitar #slackkeyguitar #hawaiianculture #hulamusic In [----] Cyril Pahinui slack-key master and one of Hawaiis most beloved musicians was named as a National Heritage Fellow the United States highest honor for master folk and traditional artists recognizing lifetime achievement artistic excellence and significant contribution to the nations traditional arts heritage. To underscore this singular accomplishment and to place what may well be a final cap on a recording career that has spanned nearly five decades Pahinui"
YouTube Link 2026-01-25T15:01Z 26K followers, [---] engagements
"Hawaiian Wake Up Call Wake Up Music for a Calm Hawaiian Morning Gentle k halu (Hawaiian slack key) to settle the mind and bring island ease to your space. Wake up with Hawaii Exclusive: Opening track Maui Mountain Home is from Dennis Kamakahis Slack Key Heavenan album recently released on Oct [--] [----]. Listen here: https://lnk.to/slackkeyheaven Listen to more Hawaiian Slack Key Classics Here: https://lnk.to/hawaiianslackkey 00:00 Dennis Kamakahi Maui Mountain Home 04:36 Keola Beamer P Mahina 09:06 Cyril Pahinui Panini Pua Kea (Instrumental) 12:51 Ozzie Kotani Kani K Halu 16:31 Ray Kane"
YouTube Link 2026-01-24T12:01Z 26K followers, [----] engagements
"Marketplace by Cyril Pahinui Classic Hawaiian Mle Marketplace is Cyril Pahinuis own composition an instrumental for 6-string guitar in G-major taro patch tuning (DGDGBD). The piece paints a musical picture of Honolulus Chinatown a place Cyril knew well and loved deeply with its fish stalls chop suey restaurants theaters music halls and mix of cultures all moving through the streets together. You can hear that stroll in the rhythm: a gentle steady pulse underneath melody lines that weave like people in the crowd and plenty of space for the notes to ring. Marketplace is the title track of"
YouTube Link 2026-01-23T16:33Z 26K followers, [----] engagements
"Hawaiian Sleep: Deep Relaxation Slack Key Guitar 🌙💤 #hawaiianmusic #sleepmusic #slackkey #kihoalu #insomnia 🌙💤 Drift into a deep peaceful sleep with the sounds of the islands. This 1-hour collection is designed specifically for insomnia meditation and relaxation. Featuring the softest most "Nahenahe" (gentle) lullabies and dreamscapes from the masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar. From the comforting "Goodnight Mapuana" to the ethereal "E Kuu Morning Dew" let the music wash over you and carry you into dreams. 🌊✨ 🎧 Explore the masters: https://lnk.to/slackkeyheaven 0:00:00 Goodnight"
YouTube Link 2026-01-22T08:00Z 26K followers, [---] engagements
"Hawaiian Sunshine: [--] Hour of Relaxing Slack Key Classics☀🌴 #hawaiianmusic #morningmusic #slackkey #goodvibes #aloha ☀🌴 Start your day with the warmth of the islands. This 1-hour collection features the brightest happiest studio recordings from the masters of Slack Key. This is music for a sunny lanai a fresh cup of coffee or a drive along the coast. From the fast-picking of "Radio Hula" to the joyful rhythms of "Nklele" let the sunshine in. 🌺🌊 🎧 Explore the masters: https://lnk.to/hawaiianslackkey Tracklist: 0:00:00 Radio Hula - Ledward Kaapana 0:03:34 Hula Medley - Sonny Chillingworth"
YouTube Link 2026-01-21T19:01Z 26K followers, [----] engagements
"Wake Up With Hawaii Calming Slack Key to Start Your Day #hawaiianmusic #morningplaylist #hawaiianguitar #hawaiianslackkey 💛🌞 In these cold winter months it's nice to be reminded of home. Use this playlist to wake up with Hawaii. As the sun rises so shall you. Big aloha for all of the support on our channel this year 🌴✨ timestamps: 00:00 Ozzie Kotani Kani K Halu 03:30 Cyril Pahinui Panini Pua Kea (Instrumental) 07:25 Keola Beamer Elepaio Slack Key 11:05 Ray Kane Punahele 14:40 Ledward Kaapana N Ka Pueo 18:00 Leonard Kwan Kealas Mele 21:25 George Kahumoku Jr Hooipoipo O Wainapanapa"
YouTube Link 2026-01-20T20:00Z 26K followers, [----] engagements
"Hawaiian Highlands: [--] Hour of Peaceful Mountain Slack Key ⛰🌲 #hawaiianmusic #slackkey #kihoalu #highlands #studybeats ⛰🌲 Journey to the high country. This 1-hour collection moves away from the sunny beaches and up into the cool mist-covered mountains of the islands. Featuring the earthier grounded sounds of the "Paniolo" (Hawaiian Cowboy) country and the soothing mist of the upcountry forests. From the dreamlike "Moe Uhane" to the rolling rhythm of "Hula Medley" let the clear chiming resonance of the guitar take you to the peaks of Hawaii. ☁✨ 🎧 Explore the masters:"
YouTube Link 2026-01-14T18:19Z 26K followers, [----] engagements
"Waipi'i by Dennis Kamakahi Classic Hawaiian Mle Waipii shows Dennis Kamakahi at his most nahenahe and painterly. The piece flows at an easy unhurried pace with his slack key part moving between clear melody and gently rolling chords like water over stones. Even without lyrics you can feel that its a place song: quiet reflective full of small details instead of big drama. The mele itself praises misty uplands and water. In the full vocal text Dennis describes the soft rain in the green hills of Moanalua the golden kiawe blossoms at Aliamanu and finally the wai anuhea o Waipii the sweet"
YouTube Link 2026-01-13T17:43Z 26K followers, [----] engagements
"Hawaiian Romance: [--] Hour of Sweet Slack Key Love Songs 🌺❤ #hawaiianmusic #slackkey #kihoalu #lovesongs #romance 🌺❤ Fall in love with the sounds of the islands. This 1-hour collection features the most beautiful "Mele Aloha" (Love Songs) performed in the authentic Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar (K Halu) style. From the gentle vocals of Rev. Dennis Kamakahi to the dreamy instrumentals of Sonny Chillingworth these songs capture the true spirit of island romance. Whether you are planning a wedding enjoying a romantic dinner or simply missing someone special let these sweet melodies fill the air with"
YouTube Link 2026-01-12T18:08Z 26K followers, [----] engagements
"Hawaiian Mist & Rain: [--] Hours of Traditional Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Ambience🌺🌊 #hawaiianmusic #slackkey #kihoalu #rainambience #aloha 🌧🌺 Experience the soothing overlap of a gentle Hawaiian rain shower and the soulful sounds of K Halu (Slack Key Guitar). This 2-hour journey is designed to bring the mist-covered peaks and lush valleys of the islands directly into your space. Settle in with classic melodies from the masters of the genreperfect background for a rainy day of reading studying or resting. Let the warm resonance of the guitars and the rhythm of the rain carry you away to a"
YouTube Link 2026-01-07T23:00Z 26K followers, [----] engagements
"Rainy Island Retreat: [--] Hour of Authentic Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar 🌧🏝 #hawaiianmusic #slackkey #kihoalu #rainambience #aloha 🌧🌺 Escape to a quiet cabin on the coast with this collection of authentic K Halu (Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar). Designed as a peaceful retreat for the mind these gentle melodies from the masters of the genre blend perfectly with the mood of a soft island rain. Whether you are focusing on work studying or simply drifting off to sleep let the soothing resonance of the guitar string transport you to the lush mist-covered mountains of Hawai'i. 🌿💤 🎧 Explore more"
YouTube Link 2026-01-07T06:01Z 26K followers, [----] engagements
"Auld Lang Syne by Cyril Pahinui and Bob Brozman hauoli makahiki hou #hawaiianmusic #hawaiianguitar #auldlandsyne #slackkeyguitar hauoli makahiki hou to you all💙 wishing you a [----] filled with joy happiness and plenty of hawaiian male Mahalo for all of the support in [----]. Here is a link to Auld lang syne by Cyril Pahinui and Bob Brozman : https://lnk.to/auldlangsynemeleYT hawaiian slack key hawaiian new year Hawaii new year hawaiian guitar hawaiian culture auld lang syne hawaiian slack key hawaiian new year Hawaii new year hawaiian guitar hawaiian culture auld lang syne"
YouTube Link 2026-01-06T20:00Z 26K followers, [---] engagements
"Hawaiian Christmas: Mele Kalikimaka 🎄 [--] Hours of Slack Key Guitar Classics Aloha and Mele Kalikimaka 🌺 Enjoy over [--] hours of the finest Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Christmas music. This collection brings together complete holiday recordings into one ultimate playlist. Whether you are opening presents cooking Christmas dinner or simply relaxing by the fire let the "Nahenahe" (sweet/gentle) sounds of the islands warm your home. Featuring legends like Ledward Kaapana Keola Beamer Cyril Pahinui and Dennis Kamakahi. Listen to the Hawaiian Christmas compilation album:"
YouTube Link 2025-12-13T23:01Z 26K followers, 20.3K engagements
"Do You Hear What I Hear by Keola Beamer Classic Hawaiian Christmas Mle Master slack-key guitarist Keola Beamer turns this classic carol into a glowing instrumental soundscape. Instead of vocals he layers multiple guitarsacoustic nylon-string and subtle electricblending shimmering harmonics and singing lines over a deep steady pulse. Much of it is built from his signature C-wahine Keolas C tuning which gives the chords that open bell-like color. Its gentle spacious and easy to leave on repeat all season. Do You Hear What I Hear was written in [----] by Nol Regney and Gloria Shayne as a plea for"
YouTube Link 2025-12-11T14:34Z 26K followers, [---] engagements
"MELE KALIKIMAKA🎄🌴: The Ultimate Hawaiian Slack Key Christmas Playlist (1 Hour Version) #HawaiianMusic #ChristmasMusic #holidaymusic 🎁Experience Christmas in the islands with this Hawaiian Slack Key Christmas collectiona soothing blend of k halu guitar gentle melodies and tropical holiday spirit. Rooted in the rich slack key tradition passed down through generations of Hawaiian families these songs bring a peaceful sun-kissed glow to the season. Whether youre wrapping gifts relaxing with loved ones or dreaming of a warm December escape let these slack key instrumentals fill your home with"
YouTube Link 2025-12-10T23:00Z 26K followers, [----] engagements
"My Hawai'ian Christmas by Dennis Kamakahi Mele Kalikimaka The holidays are almost here and in the meantime we will be dropping plenty of Hawaiian holiday tunes for you to deck the halls to🎄 #hawaiianguitar #hawaiianmusic #slackkeyguitar #hawaiianculture #melekalikimaka hawaiian christmas hawaiian christmas music hawaiian christmas playlist the merriest hawaiian christmas hawaii christmas christmas in hawaii hawaii christmas songs the twelve days of christmas (hawaiian style) hawaii christmas vacation hawaiianchristmasmusic christmas aloha christmas hawaiian island christmas caz christmas"
YouTube Link 2025-12-09T20:00Z 26K followers, [---] engagements
"Best of Hawaiian Slack Key for Hula N Mele Hula Released today (December 5) the compilation album 'Aloha Hula Best' celebrates the sacred bond between the dancer and the musician. If hula is the heartbeat of the Hawaiian people then K Halu (slack key) is the breath that sustains it. This playlist brings together the true masters of the genreDennis Kamakahi Keola Beamer Cyril Pahinui Ray Kane Sonny Chillingworth and more. These are the recordings where the guitar does more than just play a tune; the steady bass mimics the ipu heke (gourd drum) to guide the dancer's feet while the vamp gives"
YouTube Link 2025-12-05T17:01Z 26K followers, [----] engagements
"Moanalua by Ozzie Kotani Hawaiian Classic Mle #hawaiianmusic #slackkeyguitar #hawaiianguitar #hawaiianculture Tuning: G Major Taro Patch (D-G-D-G-B-D tuned down one half step to sound in the key of F#) on steel string Like most composers Queen Liliuokalani drew inspiration from the songs of others in creating some of her own works. Similarly other composers have creatively adapted some of her songs. This rollicking travel song describing a trip to Moanalua is believed to date from around [----] but received a new melody by David Nape in the late 1920s. Research by Eddie Kamae and Hawaiian"
YouTube Link 2025-12-03T23:01Z 26K followers, [----] engagements
"Mele Kalikimaka 🌺 The Ultimate Hawaiian Slack Key Christmas Playlist (2 Hours) Aloha and Mele Kalikimaka 🎄 Enjoy over [--] hours of the finest Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Christmas music. This collection brings together complete holiday recordings into one ultimate playlist. Whether you are opening presents cooking Christmas dinner or simply relaxing by the fire let the "Nahenahe" (sweet/gentle) sounds of the islands warm your home. Featuring legends like Ledward Kaapana Keola Beamer Cyril Pahinui and Dennis Kamakahi. Listen to the Hawaiian Christmas compilation album:"
YouTube Link 2025-12-03T14:00Z 26K followers, 75.3K engagements
"Mele Kalikimaka by Cyril Pahinui Classic Hawaiian Christmas Mle Master slackkey guitarist Cyril Pahinui brings a warm laidback touch to this classic Hawaiian Christmas song. His soft vocal sits over shimmering 12string k halu played in the Cmajor Attas C tuning that he loved with plenty of room for improvised choruses and that deep relaxed swing. Its the kind of version you can leave on repeat all season. Mele Kalikimaka was written in [----] by R. Alex Anderson and made famous by Bing Crosby but Cyrils take leans into something less glossy and more soulfulpart backyard kanikapila part holiday"
YouTube Link 2025-12-01T16:12Z 26K followers, [---] engagements
"A HAWAIIAN CHRISTMAS PLAYLIST [--] Hour of Hawaiian Christmas Classics #melekalikimaka #hawaiianchristmas #hawaiianmusic #hawaiianguitar #hawaiianslackkey #slackkeyguitar #hawaiianculture #christmasplaylist #tropicalchristmas Link to the Hawaiian Christmas Compilation album: https://lnk.to/hawaiianchristmas 🎶Mele Kalikimaka is the thing to say on a bright hawaiian Christmas Day.🎶 🎅🏻Bring a little island magic to your holidays with this longform Hawaiian Christmas playlist a soothing mix of slack-key guitar gentle ukulele and tropical takes on favorite Christmas melodies. Think palm trees"
YouTube Link 2025-11-26T18:30Z 26K followers, [----] engagements
"Hawaiian Rainy Slack Key Gentle Guitar to Study Sleep or Relax🌺 #hawaiianmusic #hawaiianclassics #hawaiianslackkey #hawaiianguitar 🌧🌺 Gentle island rain. Settle in with soothing classic k halu (Hawaiian slack key) and beloved meleeasy background for reading studying working or cruising. Gentle guitars familiar melodies and calm island vibes. 🌴✨ 🎧 Explore more Hawaiian Slack Key releases: https://bio.to/hawaiianslackkey timestamps: 00:00 - Kalena Kai (Keola Beamer & George Winston) 03:20 - Ku'u Kika Kahiko / My Old Guitar (Ozzie Kotani) 06:45 - Pnini Pua Kea (Cyril Pahinui) 10:12 -"
YouTube Link 2025-11-25T13:27Z 26K followers, [----] engagements
"Maika'i Ka Makani O Kohala by Ozzie Kotani Classic Hawaiian Mle #hawaiianmusic #hawaiianguitar #slackkeyguitar #hawai'i #hawaiianculture TUNING: G Major Tuning (D-G-D-G-B-D) tuned down one half step to sound in the key of F# on the steel string guitar. About the song: Maika'i Ka Makani O Kohala (Fine is the Wind of Kohala) is attributed to William Sheldon and David Nape and was composed in the late 1800s. It honors a remote district on the Big Island known for its steady tradewinds. Most lovers of Hawaiian music know the song at least well enough to join in on the hui (chorus): ko aloha ko"
YouTube Link 2025-11-19T17:01Z 26K followers, [----] engagements
"Shaka Slack Key by Keola Beamer Ft. George Winston Hawaiian Classic Mle #hawaiianmusic #hawaiianguitar #hawaii #hawai'i #hawaiianculture #hawaiianslackkey TUNINGS: Keola: Hawaiian bass & steel string guitar in G Major Taro Patch Tuning (DGDGBD) played in the keys of G and C George Keoki Winston: [--] string steel string guitar in G Major Taro Patch Tuning with a C bass (CDGDGBD) played in the keys of G and C This original composition first appeared with bass and drums on Keolas [----] album SWEET MAUI MOON (Paradise Productions 980). Here he adds a new bridge in C and invites longtime friend"
YouTube Link 2025-11-18T20:00Z 26K followers, [----] engagements
"Island Morning Serene Slack Key to Start Your Day 🌅 #hawaiianmusic #morningplaylist #hawaiianguitar #hawaiianslackkey 💛 🌞 Aloha kakahiaka Start your morning with good vibes and island spirit. This Hawaiian playlist is all about easy slack key guitar breezy hula tunes and the kind of music that feels like sunshine on the water. Perfect for coffee cruising or just slowing things down. 🌴✨ Timestamps: 00:00 - Ipo Lei Manu (Sonny Chillingworth) 05:15 - Hemo Da Kope' Bean (Keola Beamer) 09:39 - P Mahina (Keola Beamer) 11:55 - Shells (Keola Beamer) 17:51 - Ahe Lau Makani (Dennis Kamakahi) 21:53"
YouTube Link 2025-11-18T16:01Z 26K followers, [----] engagements
"Jeff Peterson Twin Peaks (Dennis Kamakahi) Slack Key Tutorial For the Hawaiian Slack Key Community Jeff Peterson pays tribute to Dennis Kamakahi by performing Twin Peaks (Slack Key) from Denniss newly released album Slack Key Heaven then breaks down what makes the piece sing. 🌄 Listen to the new album 🎧 Dennis Kamakahi Slack Key Heaven https://lnk.to/slackkeyheaven Learn this piece (and much more) directly from Jeff Jeffs Slack Key Workshop (full lesson library sheet music/TAB community) https://jeffpetersonguitar.com/slack-key-guitar-workshop/ Private online lessons with Jeff (oneonone)"
YouTube Link 2025-11-11T01:05Z 26K followers, [---] engagements
"Ke'ala's Mele by Leonard Kwan Hawaiian Classic Mle #hawaiianmusic #hawaiianslackkey #slackkeyguitar #hawaiianguitar #hawaiianculture 🌅About the song: Leonard's middle name Ke'ala translates as sweet-smelling or fragrant and mele means song. In this epic instrumental created by Leonard he tells a profound story using many of his favorite musical phrases. Leonard plays Ke'ala's Mele here in its recording debut in his C Wahine tuning tuned down two half steps to sound in the key of B flat. Note the soulful slides up from the C to the F chords and back down to the C chord in verses. Leonard also"
YouTube Link 2025-11-07T17:00Z 26K followers, [----] engagements
"Twin Peaks by Dennis Kamakahi Hawaiian Classic Mle 🎸🌺🌄A soaring instrumental from one of Hawaiis greatest songwriters and slack key (k halu) masters. In Twin Peaks Dennis Kamakahi lets the melody climb and descend like a ridge linesteady thumb in the bass singing treble lines and those signature harmonics that feel like sunlight through clouds. Its storytelling without words: place memory and aloha carried on six steel strings. Kamakahi (19532014) wrote many of Hawaiis modern classicsKokee Wahine Ilikea Pua Hone and morefirst with the Sons of Hawaii and later as a revered solo artist and"
YouTube Link 2025-11-06T13:20Z 26K followers, [----] engagements
"Hawaiian Classics [--] Hours of Gentle Slack Key Guitar Relax Study & Unwind 🌺 #hawaiianmusic #hawaiianclassics #hawaiianslackkey #hawaiianguitar 💛🌺 Timeless island sound. Settle in with [--] hours of classic k halu (Hawaiian slack key) and beloved meleeasy background for reading studying working or cruising. Gentle guitars familiar melodies and calm island vibes. 🌴✨ 🎧 Explore more Hawaiian Slack Key releases: https://lnk.to/slackkeyheaven timestamps: 00:00 - E Kuu Morning Dew (Keola Beamer) 04:43 - He Mele No Pepe (Dennis Kamakahi) 09:59 - Radio Hula (Ledward Kaapana) 13:33 - Kaulana N Pua"
YouTube Link 2025-11-05T18:28Z 26K followers, [----] engagements
"Hawaiian Heaven [--] Hour of Dreamy Hawaiian Slack Key☁ #hawaiianmusic #hawaiianguitar #peacefulmusic #slackkeyguitar #hawaiianculture Featuring all songs from Dennis Kamakahi🩷🪽 Check out his latest release 'Slack Key Heaven' here: https://lnk.to/slackkeyheaven Timestamps: 00:00 - Kooalu Ui 03:27 - Waipii 06:45 - He Mele No Pepe (Song For Baby) 11:58 - Twin Peaks 16:36 - Maui Mountain Home 21:07 - Mission Street Slack Key 25:15 - Misty Rain 30:46 - Ulili E 35:03 - Aloha Koolau 39:27 - He Ai No Kalani 43:57 - E Pupukanioe 48:34 - Ka Opae 53:49 - Pua Hone 57:04 - Moanalua About Dennis Kamakahi:"
YouTube Link 2025-11-04T18:00Z 26K followers, [----] engagements
"P'hakuloa by Moses Kahumoku Hawaiian Classic Mle #hawaiianmusic #hawaiianslackkey #hawaiianguitar #hawaii #hawaiianculture 🌺About the song: Nylon string guitar in G Major Taro Patch Tuning (D-G-D-G-B-D) tuned down one half step to sound in the key of F#. This original composition showcases Moses soulful ballad style and features his powerful arpeggios played with his thumb filling in the melody. The song expresses many Hawaiians feelings about a beautiful place high on the side of the Mauna Kea volcano. Pohakuloa has lava rock native plants and animals and great mana (power) but the military"
YouTube Link 2025-11-03T20:01Z 26K followers, [----] engagements
"Hawaiian Sunset Serene Slack Key to Unwind 🌇 #hawaiianmusic #sunsetplaylist #hawaiianguitar #hawaiianslackkey 💛🌅 Aloha ahiahi Exhale the day and ease into golden hour. This sunset mix blends gentle k halu (Hawaiian slack key) and nahenahe meleperfect for reading studying or just watching the light fade over the water. Soft guitars warm melodies and a calm evening breeze vibe. 🌴✨ timestamps: 00:00 - He Mele No Pepe (Dennis Kamakahi) 05:16 - Kealas Mele (Leonard Kwan) 11:23 - Pua Lililehua (Keola Beamer) 15:03 - Aloha Oe Instrumental (George Kahumoku Jr.) 21:36 - Maui Waltz (Keola Beamer)"
YouTube Link 2025-11-01T00:01Z 26K followers, [----] engagements
"Best of Hawaiian Hula Music Na Mele Hula Ike Loa #hulamusic #hawaiianmusic #slackkeyguitar #hawaiianslackkey 🌺Listen to the Hula playlist on music streaming platforms here : https://lnk.to/hawaiianslackkey 00:00 Dennis Kamakahi Koolau Ui 03:32 Keola Beamer E Kuu Morning Dew 08:15 Sonny Chillingworth Mai Poina Oe Iau 13:47 Cindy Combs Kuu Home O Kahaluu 20:18 Ledward Kaapana Radio Hula 23:52 George Kahumoku Jr. N Oli 28:53 Dennis Kamakahi Pua Hone 32:09 Keola Beamer & George Winston The Beauty of Mauna Kea 37:19 Sonny Chillingworth Hula Medley 40:53 Cindy Combs Kaulana Na Pua 47:57 Dennis"
YouTube Link 2025-10-29T00:57Z 26K followers, [----] engagements
"Ku'u Kika Kahiko (My Old Guitar) by Ozzie Kotani Hawaiian Classic Mle #hawaiianmusic #hawaiianguitar #slackkeyguitar #hawaiiplaylist #hawaiianmusic #slackkeyguitar #hawaiiplaylist 💐✨🎸check out the track here: https://open.spotify.com/track/68gPq2cidzkydRK596zi6lsi=8f17f0eed9a64846 In C6th Mauna Loa Tuning (C-G-E-G-A-E) tuned down one half step to sound in the key of B. About the track and Ozzie: Ozzie Kotani is one of the contemporary ki ho alus leading teachers and composers preserving and expanding upon the Slack Key tradition learned from the masters with whom he studied especially Sonny"
YouTube Link 2025-10-25T16:00Z 26K followers, [----] engagements
"Maui Mountain Home by Dennis Kamakahi Hawaiian Classic Mle Slack Key Heaven is out now Seven newly discovered Dennis Kamakahi originals from his archive. Listen here: lnk.to/slackkeyheaven 🏔This video pairs the studio master of Maui Mountain Home with archival performance footage of Dennis on February [--] [----] at the Slack Key Show Masters of Hawaiian Music at the Napili Kai Beach Resort in Napili Bay Maui joined on stage by Sterling Seaton and Peter deAquino. The song is Denniss ode to upcountry Maui a place piece sung with the calm pulse and clear melody he was loved for. Official lyrics are"
YouTube Link 2025-10-24T14:07Z 26K followers, [----] engagements
"Hawaiian Calm [--] Hours of Relaxing Slack Key Guitar 🌺🌊 Gentle k halu (Hawaiian slack key) to settle the mind and bring island ease to your space. Perfect for reading study or quiet focus. Exclusive: Opening track Maui Mountain Home is from Dennis Kamakahis Slack Key Heavenan exclusive cut ahead of the album release Oct [--] [----]. Listen here: https://lnk.to/slackkeyheaven Listen to more Hawaiian Slack Key Classics Here: https://lnk.to/hawaiianslackkey 00:00 Dennis Kamakahi Maui Mountain Home 04:36 Keola Beamer P Mahina 09:06 Cyril Pahinui Panini Pua Kea (Instrumental) 12:51 Ozzie Kotani Kani K"
YouTube Link 2025-10-23T12:20Z 26K followers, [----] engagements
"Lilia's Mle (Grandson's Lullaby) by Sonny Chillingworth Hawaiian Classic Mle Check out more Sonny Chillingworth: https://lnk.to/sonnychillingworthYT 🌺 Experience one of the most soulful expressions of Hawaiian slack key guitar with Liloas Mele by the legendary Sonny Chillingworth. This piece captures the deep roots of Hawaiian storytelling through music a mele (chant or song) that honors Alii nui Lloa a 15th-century high chief of Hawaii Island remembered for his wisdom leadership and aloha spirit. Sonnys playing blends intricate k halu (slack key) tunings with heartfelt phrasing evoking the"
YouTube Link 2025-10-22T19:00Z 26K followers, [----] engagements
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