The Hawaiian Way - Ki Hōʻalu Slack Key
“The Art and Tradition of Slack Key Music”
Synopsis
This film is a moving journey into the beauty and meaning of Hawaiian slack key music. Award-winning director Eddie Kamae"s rare combination of master musician and cinematic storyteller is the key to showing how Hawaii"s cultural traditions and the ki ho"alu guitar intertwine - and opening the door to a greater love of that music. Candid interviews and archival images combine with the music of many virtuoso performers, from legendary Fred Punahou and Gabby Pahinui to Raymond Kane and today"s Ledward Kaapana, to tell the slack key story from the 1830s to the present. It shows how this music perpetuates family tradition as songs, techniques and special string tunings are passed from one generation to the next.
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20/07/2010
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Eddie Kamae
- Screenplay & Story
- James D. Houston
- Original Title
- The Hawaiian Way - Ki Hōʻalu Slack Key
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Release Date
- 20/07/2010
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- The Hawaiian Legacy Foundation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Eddie Kamae
James D. Houston
Rodney A. Ohtani
Myrna Kamae, Rodney A. Ohtani
Department Leadership Roster
Myrna Kamae
Producer
Rodney A. Ohtani
Producer
Eddie Kamae
Director
James D. Houston
Writer
Rodney A. Ohtani
Director of Photography
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What is The Hawaiian Way - Ki Hōʻalu Slack Key about?
This film is a moving journey into the beauty and meaning of Hawaiian slack key music. Award-winning director Eddie Kamae"s rare combination of master musician and cinematic storyteller is the key to showing how Hawaii"s cultural traditions and the ki ho"alu guitar intertwine - and opening the door to a greater love of that music. Candid interviews and archival images combine with the music of many virtuoso performers, from legendary Fred Punahou and Gabby Pahinui to Raymond Kane and today"s Ledward Kaapana, to tell the slack key story from the 1830s to the present. It shows how this music perpetuates family tradition as songs, techniques and special string tunings are passed from one generation to the next.
Who directed The Hawaiian Way - Ki Hōʻalu Slack Key?
The Hawaiian Way - Ki Hōʻalu Slack Key was directed by Eddie Kamae.
Who stars in The Hawaiian Way - Ki Hōʻalu Slack Key?
The principal cast of The Hawaiian Way - Ki Hōʻalu Slack Key includes Eddie Kamae, Kaupena Wong, Alice Namakelua, Fred Punahou, Gabby Pahinui.
When was The Hawaiian Way - Ki Hōʻalu Slack Key released and how long is it?
The Hawaiian Way - Ki Hōʻalu Slack Key was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.