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National Smooth Jazz Recording Artist Kenney Polson On Hawaii News Now Sunrise

Entertainment: National Smooth Jazz Recording Artist Kenney Polson at Blue Note Hawaii

Updated: Jul. 31, 2019 at 10:23 AM HST

By Billy V

Smooth jazz artist Kenney Polson is back in Hawaii performing Thursday August 1, 2019 at Blue Note Hawaii; Kenney joins us here on Sunrise.

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Hawaii recording artist Meleana Brown set to release new album

Updated: Jul. 30, 2019 at 11:18 AM HST

By Billy V

She's also performing in Honolulu for one night only.

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There will be a lot of keiki activities, food booths and tons of ukuleles.

49th annual Ukulele Festival to kick off Sunday

Updated: Jul. 18, 2019 at 10:56 AM HST

There will be a lot of keiki activities, food booths and tons of ukuleles.

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Original musical ‘A Timeless Princess’ inspired by story of Princess Kaiulani

Updated: Jul. 10, 2019 at 10:29 AM HST

The musical has two runs from July 11 through 14, and July 18 to 21 at Mamiya Theatre.

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Hawaii Youth Symphony gearing up for 2019 Pacific Music Institute

Updated: Jul. 8, 2019 at 11:30 AM HST

The Hawaii Youth Symphony is gearing up for its summer program, the Pacific Music Institute.

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This year, fundraising efforts are underway to support halau traveling to Oahu.

Tickets on sale now for 44th annual Queen Liliuokalani Keiki Hula Competition

Updated: Jul. 5, 2019 at 10:58 AM HST

This year, fundraising efforts are underway to support halau traveling to Oahu.

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Mana Maoli is a nonprofit that spearheads the Mana Mele Project in partnership with 14 schools.

Hawaii’s favorite artists to perform in Mana Maoli’s 3-in-1 benefit concert

Updated: Jun. 27, 2019 at 12:21 PM HST

Mana Maoli is a nonprofit that spearheads the Mana Mele Project in partnership with 14 schools.

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Local musicians to be featured at upcoming One Peace festival benefitting non-profit ‘Mama Earth’

Updated: Jun. 25, 2019 at 11:39 AM HST

The One Peace Music, Art, and Film Festival is coming up this Friday.

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Performances are set to be held at the Hawaii Convention Center and Orvis Auditorium from June...

World-renowned musicians to perform in annual Aloha International Piano Festival

Updated: Jun. 21, 2019 at 11:05 AM HST

Performances are set to be held at the Hawaii Convention Center and Orvis Auditorium from June 23 to 30.

Sea Life Park sets the stage for Makapuu Twilight Concert series

Updated: Jun. 12, 2019 at 10:20 AM HST

Sea Life Park Hawai’i announces the 2019 lineup for its popular Makapu`u Twilight Concert Series, now in its fourth season. The series will present acclaimed local musicians performing outdoors in the breathtaking Makapu`u Meadows, with Saturday shows...

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40th Annual Pan-Pacific Festival

Updated: Jun. 6, 2019 at 10:21 AM HST

The 40th Annual Pan-Pacific Festival runs from June 7-9 in Waikiki and this year. For the last 40 years, Pan-Pacific Festival has been a celebration of Hawaii’s diversity and rich culture through the arts, crafts and food. The festival...

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Kahalawai is celebrating that new album with a release concert on Sunday, June 2.

Kahalawai to release new album at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center

Updated: May. 27, 2019 at 10:56 AM HST

Kahalawai is celebrating that new album with a release concert on Sunday, June 2.

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Anuhea has two nominations: Contemporary album and female vocalist of the year.

Anuhea nominated for two Na Hoku Hanohano awards

Updated: May. 23, 2019 at 11:53 AM HST

Anuhea has two nominations: Contemporary album and female vocalist of the year.

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Taimane Gardner?s album ?Elemental? has been nominated for three Na Hoku Hanohano awards.

Taimane Gardner nominated for three Na Hoku Hanohano awards

Updated: May. 22, 2019 at 10:37 AM HST

Taimane Gardner’s album ‘Elemental’ has been nominated for three Na Hoku Hanohano awards.

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Conner Snow has been nominated for Contemporary Album of the year for his debut album ?If I...

Connor Snow nominated for Na Hoku Hanohano award

Updated: May. 21, 2019 at 11:54 AM HST

Conner Snow has been nominated for Contemporary Album of the year for his debut album “If I Knew then What I Know Now”

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Kamaka Camarillo has been nominated for two awards for his song ?E Pii Mai.?

Kamaka Camarillo nominated for best Hawaiian single and music video in 2019 Na Hoku Hanohano awards

Updated: May. 20, 2019 at 10:52 AM HST

Kamaka Camarillo has been nominated for two awards for his song “E Pii Mai.”

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Internationally acclaimed classical musicians will perform through the week on Kauai, Hawaii...

Music festival to feature internationally acclaimed musicians

Updated: May. 16, 2019 at 2:25 PM HST

Internationally acclaimed classical musicians will perform through the week on Kauai, Hawaii Island, and Oahu.

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The festival will feature performances by local musicians as well as books from local and...

Hula, Hawaiian music and books featured in this years Hawaii book and music festival

Updated: May. 2, 2019 at 11:01 AM HST

The festival will feature performances by local musicians as well as books from local and national writers.

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The Hawaiian Airlines May Day tradition continues.

Keauhou to continue May Day tradition

Updated: Apr. 22, 2019 at 12:58 PM HST

The Hawaiian Airlines May Day tradition continues.

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She will set to perform both today and tomorrow.

Taylor Dayne to perform at the Blue Note

Updated: Apr. 19, 2019 at 11:33 AM HST

She is best know for her hit song “tell it to my heart.”

Sax Max Hawaii to debut at Gordon Biersch at Aloha Tower Marketplace

Updated: Apr. 17, 2019 at 10:19 AM HST

The premiere of Sax Max Hawaii will be an exhilarating event to enjoy jazz, R&B, blues and soul performed by Hawaii’s foremost saxophone musicians: Jesse Snyder, Jason Gay and Larry Cook. Joining them are Dean Taba on bass...

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The event will be held at the Pearl City Cultural Center this Sunday at 4 p.m.

Pacific Buddhist Academy set to hold 13th annual Taiko Festival

Updated: Apr. 1, 2019 at 10:37 AM HST

The event will be held at the Pearl City Cultural Center this Sunday at 4 p.m.

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"I'm a Bright Kid" Foundation has announced shows and programs for its 2019 theater.

“I’m a Bright Kid" Foundation announces 2019 season

Updated: Mar. 26, 2019 at 10:54 AM HST

"I'm a Bright Kid" Foundation has announced shows and programs for its 2019 theater.

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Local soul duo Twelve Noon and Midnite are celebrating the release of their debut EP.

Twelve Noon & Midnite celebrate EP release

Updated: Mar. 15, 2019 at 12:12 PM HST

Local soul duo Twelve Noon and Midnite are celebrating the release of their debut EP.

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This year is a reprise of ?The Battle of Kuamo`o," and the students are taking the show all...

Kamehameha Schools prepares for Ho’ike 2019

Updated: Mar. 11, 2019 at 10:35 AM HST

This year is a reprise of “The Battle of Kuamo`o," and the students are taking the show all the way to Scotland.

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In his viral hit ?Smoke All Day,? he sings about smoked meat, and its place in Hawaii.

UH Hilo professor creates viral song about ‘smoked meat’

Updated: Mar. 8, 2019 at 10:24 AM HST

In his viral hit “Smoke All Day,” he sings about smoked meat, and its place in Hawaii.

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Kamehameha Schools graduate Kirby Ai is coming out with a new album

Updated: Mar. 5, 2019 at 10:18 AM HST

Kamehameha Schools graduate Kirby Ai is coming out with a new album. It's got a Pop-Rock/Country feel to it. This past summer he opened up for Country music stars Joe Nichols and Mitchell Tenpenny...

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The wait is finally over! Kolohe Kai?s 4th full length album is coming out today.

Kolohe Kai releases 4th album

Updated: Feb. 19, 2019 at 11:40 AM HST

The wait is finally over! Kolohe Kai’s 4th full length album is coming out today.

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Award winning artist Nathan Aweau to embark on national tour

Updated: Jan. 28, 2019 at 10:41 AM HST

Na Hoku Hanohano-award-winning musician Nathan Aweau is embarking on a national tour.

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Kimie Miner to perform with students from MeleCraft Songwriting boot camp

Updated: Jan. 25, 2019 at 11:27 AM HST

Na Hoku Hanohano award winner Kimie Miner is performing at the Hawaii Convention Center next weekend.

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Iggy Jang and The Honolulu Symphony to have two different performances this weekend

Iggy Jang and the Hawaii Symphony Orchestra to hold two different performances this weekend

Updated: Jan. 23, 2019 at 10:53 AM HST

Two very different programs will be offered this coming weekend at Blaisdell. HSO Concertmaster, Iggy Jang, will perform this violin masterwork of Vieuxtemps. Tchaikovsky’s milestone symphony and an elusive gem by Lili Boulanger complete...

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Annual night tours at Iolani Palace this weekend

Updated: Dec. 27, 2018 at 11:36 AM HST

Annual night tours at Iolani Palace this weekend

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Makaha girl to open for Cardi B, Snoop Dog, and Sublime with Rome tomorrow

Updated: Dec. 26, 2018 at 3:34 PM HST

Pop artist and Makaha girl Mimi is hitting the stage twice over the new few weeks.

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Natalie Ai Kamauu working on new album after recovering from voice loss

Updated: Dec. 24, 2018 at 11:19 AM HST

Award-winning Natalie Ai Kamauu is working on a brand new album for next year.

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Award-winning musician Kuana Torres Kahele releases new CD and book

Updated: Dec. 21, 2018 at 12:53 PM HST

Kuana Torres Kahele, who has a brand new CD out titled “Back to Hilo for the Holidays,” is also introducing a new book as well.

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Kahala Records to make showcase in Hawaii

Updated: Dec. 18, 2018 at 10:53 AM HST

Kahala Records is a new record label here in Hawaii.

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Streelight Cadence releases new holiday EP

Updated: Dec. 17, 2018 at 10:43 AM HST

The band Streelight Cadence has released a brand new holiday EP, “Chillin.”

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Kamanawa releases new Christmas CD

Updated: Dec. 14, 2018 at 11:03 AM HST

Kamanawa has a new Christmas CD, called “Christmas With You!”

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Pacific Harp Project to perform late December

Updated: Dec. 11, 2018 at 1:04 PM HST

The Pacific Harp Project is celebrating the release of it’s new CD in a concert on December 21st.

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Kristian Lei is performing at the Mamiya Theatre next week.

Kristian Lei’s upcoming concert showcases best of Broadway, Hawaiian, holiday music

Updated: Dec. 6, 2018 at 11:55 AM HST

Kristian Lei is performing at the Mamiya Theatre next week.

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Izik to perform at Hawaii Convention Center in December

Updated: Nov. 30, 2018 at 10:42 AM HST

Na Hoku Hanohano award-winner Izik is coming to the Hawaii Convention Center.

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Anuhea and Friends Thanksgiving celebration

Updated: Nov. 21, 2018 at 11:15 AM HST

Anuhea is holding her 3rd annual Thanksgiving Celebration at the Blue Note this week.

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James Brown tribute concert

Updated: Nov. 5, 2018 at 11:20 AM HST

A tribute to the Godfather of Soul, James Brown is coming up at the Blue Note on Tuesday.

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Tango Extravaganza heads back to the islands

Updated: Nov. 1, 2018 at 3:42 PM HST

Hawaii violinist Iggy Jang is bringing back the Tango Extravaganza to the islands.

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Hawaii Youth Symphony celebrates the "Gift of Music” in upcoming fundraiser

Updated: Oct. 26, 2018 at 11:16 AM HST

The Hawaii Youth Symphony will be celebrating the gift of music “In The Key of Sea” at its upcoming fundraiser.

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Hawaii Symphony Orchestra to perform next week

Updated: Oct. 18, 2018 at 11:35 AM HST

Hawaii Youth Symphony and Hawaii Symphony Orchestra will be performing in a “side-by-side” concert next week.

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6th annual Ukulele Contest

Updated: Oct. 15, 2018 at 12:20 PM HST

Ukulele artist Kris Fuchigami is holding his 6th annual Ukulele Contest in Hilo next month.

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Na Hoku Hanohano award-winning artists to release new album

Updated: Oct. 12, 2018 at 12:20 PM HST

Singer-songwriter Wade Cambern and erhu solosist Tsun-Hui (Chong Way) Hung are the collaborators of “Constant as the Moon.”

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Hawaii Sketch Comedy Festival kicks off next week

Updated: Oct. 11, 2018 at 10:36 AM HST

The festival will feature comedy sketches, musicals, and improve comedy. Local groups and celebrity comics will also be attending.

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Keauhou releases last album in series

Updated: Oct. 10, 2018 at 11:42 AM HST

Keauhou was on Sunrise to tell us more about its last album in a 3-album series and give us a preview of the album.