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Pupule
USA
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 Posted - 09/25/2008 : 09:11:34 AM
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From the HARA newsletter:
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NEW SLACK KEY CATEGORY FOR 2009 NĀ HŌKŪ HANOHANO AWARDS
The Board of Governors voted earlier this year to establish an award for Best Slack Key Album of the year at the 2009 Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards. After much discussion, research and discussion with prominent performers, the board voted to adopt the following criteria for the award:
Instrumental slack key guitar and vocals accompanied by slack key guitar are both eligible. Release can be 100% vocal with slack key accompaniment, 100% instrumental or any combination of the two, provided that:
- 75% of instrumental tracks and instrumental accompaniment to vocals must be in a slack key tuning and played in a slack key style.
- 75% of vocal tracks must be in Hawaiian language.
- The selection committee will be provided with a list containing some of the more significant elements of the slack key guitar style and may consult with acknowledged practitioners as well to determine the
appropriateness of entries into this category.
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Auntie Maria
Ha`aha`a
USA
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Posted - 09/25/2008 : 09:24:11 AM
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| Watch for other changes (improvements!) coming from HARA, impacting the criteria for eligibility for next year's Na Hoku Hanohano Awards. |
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Auntie Maria
Ha`aha`a
USA
1918 Posts |
Posted - 09/25/2008 : 09:50:02 AM
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...for example, clarification of entry criteria (from the HARA newsletter) for:
Group of the Year
Best performance by a duo or group of newly recorded material
containing vocals. Groups which credit a single, featured vocalist (i.e., "John Almeida & His Hawaiians" or "Genoa Keawe and Her
Hula Maids") may be entered in this category. However, once entered in this category they may not be entered in the "Male Vocalist of the Year" or "Female Vocalist of the Year" categories at a later date while using the same group name. Duos must be entered in this category, regardless of the vocal or instrumental contribution of the named members.
Male Vocalist of the Year
Best performance by a male artist of newly recorded material containing vocals. Groups which credit a single, featured male vocalist (see examples provided in the "Group of the Year" category) may be entered in this category. However, once entered in this
category they may not be entered in the "Group of the Year" category at a later date while using the same group name. Duos may not be entered in this category, regardless of the vocal or instrumental contribution of the named members.
Female Vocalist of the Year
Best performance by a female artist of newly recorded material containing vocals. Groups which credit a single, featured female vocalist (see examples provided in the "Group of the Year" category) may be entered in this category. However, once entered in this
category they may not be entered in the "Group of the Year" category at a later date while using the same group name. Duos may not be entered in this category, regardless of the vocal or instrumental contribution of the named members.
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wcerto
Ahonui
USA
5052 Posts |
Posted - 09/25/2008 : 10:09:08 AM
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| It is very interesting to see the expansion of the award as well as more specific criteria to ensure no manipulation of the categories. These definitive criteria ensure that the awards will have definite weight. They will not be "fluff" awards and will have solid impact on the Hawaiian music community. Thanks for letting us know, Auntie Maria. |
Me ke aloha
Malama pono,
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alika207
Ha`aha`a
USA
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Posted - 09/25/2008 : 11:18:53 AM
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Originally posted by wcerto
It is very interesting to see the expansion of the award as well as more specific criteria to ensure no manipulation of the categories. These definitive criteria ensure that the awards will have definite weight. They will not be "fluff" awards and will have solid impact on the Hawaiian music community. Thanks for letting us know, Auntie Maria.
I agree with you, Wanda.
On sort of the same topic, and as I may have said before but I'm not sure, I used to not be happy with the fact that ki ho'alu albums are the only ones that have won Grammies to date, but now I feel that any exposure to Hawaiian music that people have here on the mainland is wonderful. |
He kehau ho'oma'ema'e ke aloha.
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Pali
Akahai
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Posted - 10/10/2008 : 01:34:06 AM
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Aloha All,
Yes, long time coming-but the Ki Ho`alu category is finally a category of its own... and as slack key fan, musician, and board member of the HARA, I'm glad this was finally created. :) |
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Bruddah Cy
Aloha
USA
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Posted - 10/18/2008 : 11:28:31 PM
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| Finally ki ho`alu can be recognized like other styles as blues,rock, and so on. I hope that HARA can recognize the ones that had a beeeeeg part in inspiring others to continue ki ho`alu tradition such as: Gabby "Pop's" Pahinui and others. I know I am truly grateful for all their contribution and inspiration. MAHALO |
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