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Thread #89711 Message #1695509
Posted By: M.Ted
16-Mar-06 - 04:44 PM
Thread Name: Help! Compass Rose ukulele
Subject: RE: Help! Compass Rose ukulele
Yes--I found it at Gryphon--I play the old time jazz/crooner standards stuff, mixed with some of the Hapa Haole tunes, which is what they call the English language Hawaiian songs with odd hawaiian words which are played for tourists--I am out of the music loop now, but encourage you to connect with the Hawaiian music scene where you are(Bay Area, right?)
California has more Hawaiians than Hawaii, and they have started getting back to their musical roots--Island Music is a real, living, american folk music, and it comes complete with dancing and good food, as well as outgoing and friendly people--so check the papers for Hawaiian events--
If you want some suggestions for listening--Cliff Edwards(Ukulele Ike), Israel Kamakawiwo'ole, and Ohta San--