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Auntie Maria
Ha`aha`a
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 Posted - 02/21/2008 : 09:32:54 AM
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Just got this press release -- can't wait to see this one!! 
"PBS HAWAII SPECIAL BROADCAST PREMIERE: Tony Conjugacion returns to his roots and pays tribute to his musical influences in a special edition of "Na Mele", Monday, March 10th at 7:30pm on PBS Hawaii. The setting for the show is an imaginary parlor in a Hawaiian home from the beginning of the twentieth century. In this laidback environment, Tony and musicians Aaron J. Sala (piano), Jeff Au Hoy (steel guitar), Danny Kiaha (upright bass), and Dwight Kanae (guitar) jam party-style as members of Tony’s Halau Na Wainohia get up and dance as the spirit moves them. Also in the parlor are some of the most respected kupuna from the world of hula and traditional Hawaiian mele: the Ladies of Kaulumau (Piolani G. Motta, Joan S. Lindsey, April Johnson-Villa) and the Alama sisters Leilani and Puanani. Each of them, when moved or coaxed, graces us with a dance. This spontaneous kanikapila is an historic occasion captured by the cameras in the PBS Hawaii studio. By bringing these treasures of the Hawaiian culture together with their student (Tony) and his students, a precious art form is passed from generation to generation. All of this happens to the accompaniment of music that spans Tony’s illustrious career. 'I feel incredibly privileged and honored with this opportunity to share my thirty-nine year career in Hawaii’s entertainment industry through the media that PBS Hawaii is providing with the Na Mele series,' says Conjugacion. 'While many have encouraged me to document my career in an autobiography, PBS Hawaii is affording me a more intimate media to convey this through my music and includes some of the most significant individuals that are still inspiring my life and career.' The show includes classic songs by the likes of R. Alex Anderson, Lena Machado, Maddy Lam, and original compositions by Tony himself. For aficionados of Hawaiian music and dance, it is a must. For newcomers to the genre, the pure joyfulness of the performances will make you a Hawaiian music convert."
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Auntie Maria
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hwnmusiclives
`Olu`olu
USA
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Posted - 02/21/2008 : 10:02:57 AM
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Originally posted by Auntie Maria
Just got this press release -- can't wait to see this one!!
How the hell did you beat me to that? I am calling my ISP to ask why they're so slow. 
I would love to see this. Alas, I do not live in Hawai`i...
The press release is enviably beautiful. But then, Tony is enviably beautiful. Good voice, good looks... I can't stand the guy. 
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wcerto
Ahonui
USA
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Posted - 02/21/2008 : 1:02:29 PM
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| Oh boy, this sounds swell. Will it be watchable via internet? |
Me ke aloha
Malama pono,
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Auntie Maria
Ha`aha`a
USA
1918 Posts |
Posted - 02/21/2008 : 3:01:27 PM
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Sorry Wanda, but I doubt that this will be broadcast online.
But don't despair! PBS Hawaii has in the past released a "Best of Na Mele" to subscribing and re-subscribing members...and this might happen again late this year, or next year.
In 2006, PBS Hawai`i wisely released their "volume IV" edition to retailers, so a wider audience could enjoy the performances...and hopefully be lured into becoming PBS Hawai`i subscribers, too!
http://www.mele.com/video/artist/%60ale%60a/best+of+na+mele+iv+-+dvd/ |
Auntie Maria
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My "Aloha Kaua`i" radio show streams FREE online every Thu & Fri 7-9am (HST)
www.kkcr.org - Kaua`i Community Radio
"Like" Aloha Kauai on Facebook, for playlists and news/info about island music and musicians!
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hawaiianmusiclover06
`Olu`olu
USA
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Posted - 02/25/2008 : 1:10:09 PM
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Aloha Kakou, maluhia a me aloha mau loa (Hello everyone, peace and love forever) |
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