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| Country: | USA |
| Length: | 60 min |
Description:
This film is a moving exploration of the beauty and significance of Hawaiian slack key music. Director Eddie Kamae, a master musician and storyteller, reveals the deep connection between Hawaii's cultural traditions and the unique slack key guitar. Through candid interviews and historical footage, alongside performances by renowned artists like Fred Punahou, Gabby Pahinui, Raymond Kane, and Ledward Kaapana, the film traces the history of slack key from the 1830s to today. It illustrates how this music preserves family legacies, with songs, techniques, and distinctive tunings passed down through generations.
| Alternative title: | The Hawaiian Way - Ki Hōʻalu Slack Key |
| Release year: | 2010 |
| Language: | English |
| Type: | Movie |
| Sub-genres: | hawaii native hawaiian |
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