The Music of Hawaii

The music of Hawaii includes an array of traditional and popular styles, ranging from native Hawaiian folk music to modern rock and hip hop. Styles like slack-key guitar are well-known worldwide, while Hawaiian-tinged music is a frequent part of  Hollywood soundtracks. Hawaii also made a major contribution to country music with the introduction of the steel guitar.

Traditional Hawaiian folk music is a major part of the state's musical heritage. The Hawaiian people have inhabited the islands for centuries and have retained much of their traditional musical knowledge. Their music is largely religious in nature, and includes chanting and dance music. Hawaiian music has had an enormous impact on the music of other Polynesian islands; indeed, music author Peter Manuel called the influence of Hawaiian music a "unifying factor in the development of modern Pacific musics"

To hear Bob Marley's Stir It Up -- a very popular song -- watch the video below.



To see more tropical music videos, visit our YouTube channel, AlohaLivingTV.

And for everything Hawaiian, visit Kapo Trading Company -- we deliver Hawaii to you!
Posted by Kapo Trading Company at 1/13/2012 9:17 AM
Categories: Hawaii, Kapo Trading Company, Hawaiian music
Tags: Hawaii Kapo Trading Company Hawaiian music Bob Marley
 

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