George Kahumoku Jr., Nathan Aweau, and Kawika Kahiapo are masterful slack-key guitarists whose music embodies Hawaiian traditions, and between the three of them, they certainly have the accolades and awards to prove it—Kahumoku, e.g., is a four-time Grammy winner. Their six- and 12-string skills are unquestionable, and between their playing and their incorporation of Hawaiian culture into their music in distinct ways, they’ve each fashioned a niche as viable singer-songwriters.…
George Kahumoku Jr., Nathan Aweau, and Kawika Kahiapo are masterful slack-key guitarists whose music embodies Hawaiian traditions, and between the three of them, they certainly have the accolades and awards to prove it—Kahumoku, e.g., is a four-time Grammy winner. Their six- and 12-string skills are unquestionable, and between their playing and their incorporation of Hawaiian culture into their music in distinct ways, they’ve each fashioned a niche as viable singer-songwriters.…