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The Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar of Ledward Kaapana — Sample Lesson Ledward Kaapana is widely acknowledged as one of the most exciting and accomplished masters of kī hōʻalu (slack key guitar). In this special sample lesson, Led invites you into his world of open tunings and improvisational mastery. Playing in his signature style, Ledward’s technique combines two-finger picking and alternating bass—reminiscent of great blues and country players, but infused with the distinct licks and harmonies of t
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Enjoy the incomparable Ledward Kaapana, alongside Nathan Aweau and late Dennis Kamakahi as they serenade us with the timeless mele hawaii classic "No Ka Pueo." 🎶 Born in 1948 in Kalapana, Ledward Kaapana grew up immersed in the sounds of Hawaiian folk music, and has captivated audiences for decades with his smooth vocals and masterful Kī hōʻalu (slack key guitar) playing. His unique style, blending traditional Hawaiian music with contemporary influences has earned him numerous accolades, includ
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🌿🎸 Ledward Kaapana — “E Kuʻu Morning Dew” Live at Honey’s at Koʻolau Ledward Kaapana playing “E Kuʻu Morning Dew,” a song he carries into nearly every show as a tribute to Eddie and Myrna Kamae and lyricist Larry Kimura. His ʻukulele and voice move in that relaxed, swinging way only Led has—thumb driving the pulse, melody floating on top—and the whole room settles into the story of the mele. At his side is longtime bassist Jesse Gregorio Sr., holding down the low end and giving Led all the spa
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Catch Hawaiian Music Legends, Ledward Kaapana & Mike Kaawa, with the lovely hula of former Miss Hawaii Aurora Kaawa at the Blue Note Napa, CA. Sunday, May 18th. For Tickets https://www.bluenotejazz.com/napa/shows/?eid=14322843 | Led Kaapana & Mike Kaawa
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🌊🎸 Ledward Kaapana with Bob Brozman — “Moana Chimes” (Napili Bay, 2011) A steel‑and‑slack key summit on the beach in Maui. Filmed at George Kahumoku Jr.’s slack key workshop at Napili Bay in June 2011, Ledward Kaapana holds down the groove on six‑string kī hōʻalu while Bob Brozman sings over the top on acoustic steel. The tempo is relaxed, the time is deep, and the two of them trade ideas so naturally it feels like one long conversation rather than a “feature” solo. “Moana Chimes” is a classic
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🌊🎸Ledward Kaapana with Fran Guidry — “Black Sand” Kalapana roots, kī hōʻalu at full calm. Ledward—born and raised on Hawaiʻi Island—is the rare player who can sit you down with one thumb pulse and a clear, singing line. Master of slack key and ʻukulele, baritone/leo kiʻekiʻe singer, 2011 NEA National Heritage Fellow, and a veteran of Hui ʻOhana and I Kona before decades of solo work. The title track of his 2000 album Black Sand says why he’s trusted with the tradition: 13 tracks mixing classic
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