The Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar of Ledward Kaapana — Sample Lesson Ledward Kaapana is widely acknowledged as one of the most exciting and accomplished masters of kī hōʻalu (slack key guitar). In this special sample lesson, Led invites you into his world of open tunings and improvisational mastery. Playing in his signature style, Ledward’s technique combines two-finger picking and alternating bass—reminiscent of great blues and country players, but infused with the distinct licks and harmonies of t

🌿🎸 Kawika Kahiapo — “East Side Slack Key” (@hisessions HI*Sessions Acoustic Live) HI*Sessions turns off the vocal mic and lets Kawika Kahiapo do what he does best: pure kī hōʻalu. “East Side Slack Key,” first released on his 1996 debut solo album Alana, is a laid-back instrumental built on a steady, rolling thumb pulse and singing treble lines that feel like a slow drive along the windward side. It is all touch and tone—nothing rushed, every note given time to ring. Kawika is one of the key sl

ʻOpihi Moe Moe / Wheeha Swing - Peter Moon & Cyril Pahinui Cyril Pahinui’s live album Marketplace will be officially released tomorrow, January 23. This is a rare opportunity to hear Cyril in his element: playing live, and sharing the legacy of slack key guitar. Don't miss out on this new chapter of Cyril's music. 🎧 Listen to Cyril’s studio album Heʻeia while you wait: https://lnk.to/Heeia #NewRelease #CyrilPahinui #Marketplace #SlackKey #KiHoalu #HawaiianMusic #Heeia #NaMele #AcousticGuitar #L

Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Festival • Nov. 16th Kona Style & Nov. 23 Kauai Style @outriggerkona @outriggerkauaibeachresort We're getting ready to hit the road with two more slack key guitar festivals for this year! Danny has been a part of these festivals for 25 years now, and the outer island festivals have become an annual tradition for us. We're excited to close out 2025 with festivals in two of our favorite places. Please come out if you are in the area and support kiho'alu! Mahalo to Milton

"Wahine 'Ilikea" is a timeless composition by Reverend Dennis Kamakahi that honors the white mist of Kamalo on the island of Moloka'i. In this video captured by @Mark Witz, the dancers from @The Hula School of Santa Cruz - Ka Lei Wehi O Ka Mailelauloa interpret that imagery with grace. The recording features @Nathan Aweau whose vocals and guitar work provide the perfect foundation for the visual storytelling. The bond between kī hōʻalu and hula is inseparable. Slack Key is often played with a rh

🏔️🤙For our Slack Key Guitar community, here is an exclusive early look at “Koʻolau ʻUʻi” 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 Oʻahu. “Koʻolau ʻUʻi” means beautiful Koʻolau. 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 lin