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    • George Kahumoku, Jr.
    • Dennis Kamakahi
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    • George Kuo
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    • James "Bla" Pahinui
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    • Section 1: History
    • Section 2: Recommended Recordings
    • Section 3: Technical Essay on Tunings
    • Section 4: Summary of Recorded Tunings
    • Section 4a: Chart of Recorded Tunings
    • Section 5: Recordings in the Slack Key Tunings
    • Section 6: Summary of Non-Recorded Tunings
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Ledward Kaapana

In the Saddle
In the Saddle
Black Sand
Black Sand
Waltz of the Wind
Waltz of the Wind
Kika Kila Meets Ki Ho'alu
Kika Kila Meets Ki Ho'alu
Led Live - Solo
Led Live - Solo

Led's hard work and easy going attitude have earned him a reputation as one of Hawai'i's most beloved traditional musicians. A master of ki ho'alu (slack key guitar), Led is also accomplished on 'ukulele, autoharp, bass, steel guitar and other plucked string instruments. He plays the slack key guitar in at least eight tunings, six of which are represented on this recording. He is a fine, emotional singer as well, in both baritone and leo ki'eki'e (falsetto). Perhaps most importantly, Led blends his virtuosity with an infectious joy for performing, a generous spirit and a kolohe (rascally) sense of humor. This makes him not only a pleasure to hear, but also good fun to be around.

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Liner Notes for:

  • In the Saddle

  • Black Sand

  • Waltz of the Wind

  • Kika Kila Meets Ki Ho’alu

  • Led Live - Solo