Traci Toguchi – Midnight Christmas CD

 
Traci Toguchi, most of us remember her as the former 1995 Miss Hawaii, and along with her many talents and accomplishments, has a  created this Christmas CD – Midnight Christmas with some popular holiday songs.
 
Click here to hear a sample:  MIDNIGHT CHRISTMAS (Joy to the World) 
 
   
**To purchase the CD click on CD image above***

 

Old Flight Footage Over Oahu

Take an aerial video tour of Oahu to the soothing steel guitar music of local musician, Paul Togioka.

Music by Paul Togioka

Images of Hawaii (video)

One of my friends put together a slide show of pictures from around Hawaii set to the music of his friend, Paul Togioka. Enjoy!

Hawaii Scenic Photos by Off-Centre Photography (turtleonthesea.com), Hawaiian music (“Debra’s Lullaby”) by Paul Togioka (paultogioka.com). Presented by HawaiiClothingCompany.com

Aloha Jam Tribute Concert for Legendary Female Surfer – Rell Sunn

Plans for a full size statue of  legendary surfer Rell Sunn has been designed by artist Lynn Liverton on the island of Oahu.  Rell Sunn known as the Queen of Makaha died 12 years ago at the age of 47 from breast cancer.  Her daughter Jan Sunn-Carreira has been encouraged to dedicate a statue of Rell [...]

The Meaning of Kukui and Kukui Nut Lei’s

With the holidays and parties coming up, many are looking for an alternative to flower leis.   For those looking for a definition of what a lei is (from Wikipedia) :  “Lei is a Hawaiian word for garland or wreath made up of flowers or objects to be worn around the neck.  It is presented upon arrival or leaving as [...]

Hawaii’s 50th Anniversary

As we near the end of 2009 – this year marked the 50th Anniversary of Hawaii becoming the 50th State.  On August 21, 1959, President Eisenhower signed the proclamation to make Hawaii the 50th State.  Hawaii celebrated with many different events.  
Read the many historical moments that lead up to that day:   http://hawaii.gov/statehood/

Remembering Slack Key & Gabby Pahinui

I heard this song -  “Moonlight Lady” by Gabby Pahinui and it brought back great memories like  concerts at Waikiki Shell.  Anyone have any other memories?  The  Gabby Pahinui Hawaiian Band  gave me my first introduction to slack key guitar music and when I hear their music it brings back a comforting and relaxing feeling of [...]

Wassa-matta You?

You would hear this most often said when someone is doing something or has done something they shouldn’t have… “Eh – Sonny boy – Wassa-matta you?” So translated, Sonny boy, what is the matter with you? but coupled with the look of astonishment, with mouth open, frown and snarled upper lip, this phrase can take [...]

Hana Wai Da Yard…

Old Time Pidgin:
Used in the context of, “Eh – Sonny boy – Go Hana Wai da yard.”  Pronounced “Ha-Na” “Vah-ee.” Meaning, “Water the yard.” 
Not as widely used as “Sistah” or “Bruddah” perhaps because it entails WORK!
Now-a-days you will probably hear, “Eh- Sonny boy – Go Wadda da yard.”  Wadda pronounced, “Wa-Duh” and da prounounced “Duh.”

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