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sirduke58
`Olu`olu
USA
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 Posted - 12/07/2016 : 7:59:28 PM
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This past October 23rd my 14 year old kiho'alu haumana Jonah Domingo made his slack key debut at the Westside Slack key Festival. Fellow 'Patcher, good Hawaiian bruddah & slack key virtuoso Donald Batino Kaulia was gracious enough top let Jonah sit it on his set. I am indebted to this friend for letting my haumana be featured.
Jonah is not related to me but our families have ties that go back over 60 years to a little town called Ookala on the Hamakua Coast of the Big Island near Laupahoehoe. Jonah was referred to me by another TPer "hookani" & the huge coincidence was that although I did not know this young boy & his father Jeremy, nearly 40 years ago I met his grandfather & played softball for years with his grandfather's brother. I guess you can say that fate brought us together. Or that it's a small world afterall.
Below is a video of Jonah playing Ledward's version of "Opihi moemoe" Accompanied by Donald Batino Kaulia on slackey guitar & Chris Lau on bass.
"Opihi Moemoe"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJ4sIlk3O68
"Radio Hula / Ku'ulei Awapuhi Melemele medley"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtmtyF-EY3U
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thumbstruck
Ahonui
USA
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Posted - 12/08/2016 : 12:24:52 AM
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| I've experienced similar, Duke. A good friend, originally from Texas, now lives in Central WA, but knew some of my Dad's ohana while living in Stanwood, WA. His friend came over from Yakima back around 1968 to buy an accordion from a guy my Dad played with (I remember hearing about it, the guy's kid was awesome- he's now a big name in Tejano music in Texas). Like da old Cajun saying: "I don't know you, but I know who you are." |
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Maliko
Lokahi
USA
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Posted - 12/08/2016 : 8:54:23 PM
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You are rightfully proud!
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chunky monkey
Ha`aha`a
USA
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Posted - 12/09/2016 : 2:16:59 PM
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Pretty nasty. If I'd only started playing before I was 58.
Way to go Duke |
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sirduke58
`Olu`olu
USA
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Posted - 12/10/2016 : 02:32:29 AM
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Hey Terry
Not sure if you remember but the kanikapila I hosted on Sept. 15, 2015 at Kam Field across from the Bishop Museum had Jonah in attendance. He was the young boy playing the ukulele seated in front of you in the video below. So you've already met.
I started trying to learn kiho'alu when I was 16 but back then you had to learn by ear. We didn't have the learning resources people now days enjoy. Instructional books & DVDs, slack key camps, any kiho'alu kumu if you can afford them & YouTube!! What mana'o I had accumulated in 27 years of self-taught slack key was double in just 3 years of working with Ozzie. I'm glad I can help prospective players to get where they want to go quicker. So I did start early in life but boy do I wish we had today's learning resources.
Hey Mark,
This is my cellist friend I mentioned to you (In the video below). His name is Joe Lohmeier. I hope to have him at the kanikapila I'll be hosting when you get here early next year.
Mahalo Kory, Terry & Mark for your kind words concerning Jonah & I.
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Ahonui
USA
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Posted - 12/10/2016 : 06:15:30 AM
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| Eh, Duke! Raja dat! Playing music WITH others is necessary for advancement. Playing in a non threatening space - no shame, no sked - is important because then "stretching" takes place in your abilities as you learn to take chances and try new things. Playing with halau in different keys, playing in back of singers, and learning not to stress has been helpful. Music is communication more than a product. |
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Proud kumu moment
