Hawaiian Videos: Music of Keali'i Reichel

Keali'i Reichel has dedicated his life to the study and promotion of Hawaiian culture. Expanding beyond just Hawaiian music, his accomplishments include being a bestselling singer, songwriter, choreographer, dancer, chanter, scholar, and teacher.

Hawaiian Videos: Music of Amy Hanaialii

Another excellent female vocalist.

Hawaiian Videos: Music of Israel Kamakawiwo'ole

Also known as "Iz", this Hawaiian musician has had a great influence on the Hawaiian music genre. His rendition of Over the Rainbow can be heard in a number of movies: Finding Forrester, Meet Joe Black, 50 First Dates, Fred Claus and Marilyn Hotchkiss' Ballroom Dancing and Charm School. It has also been used in an episode of ER, Cold Case, Jon & Kate Plus 8, and the final episode of the BBC program Life On Mars.



Note: This video has been on YouTube for nearly 2 years. Other versions of this video have been removed due to copyright issues with Warner Music Group.

Hawaiian Videos: Music of Jake Shimabukuro

Born in 1976 in Honolulu, Hawaii, Jake Shimabukuro is a local musician well-known for his rapid finger-work. Not the usual sound that you would expect to hear coming out of a ukulele.