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Topic: New slack key history DVD - w/steel content |
Ron Whitfield
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Kaaawa, Hawaii, USA
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Posted 20 Jul 2010 10:33 am |
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Eddie and Myrna Kamae have put out yet another DVD to celebrate Hawaiian heritage. This time it's an overview of the Hawaiian slack key guitar http://www.mountainapplecompany.com/new-releases/ki-ho-alu-slack-key-the-hawaiian-way
Altho born/raised in territorial Hawaii, Eddie set an early course for success that focused on his stylings of American standards for the day, and in fact didn't even care for Hawaiian music, until the mid 50s when he met Gabby Pahinui, the all-time slack key legend with whom he soon formed the legendary Sons Of Hawaii which included the great David 'Feet' Rogers on steel. Gabby get's plenty of mention as well as current top dog Ledward Kaapana and many other superbly gifted players.
I saw a preview clip that happened to show a backyard jam which included an acoustic steel player. I'll be checking this video out for that, and the rest will be the icing. |
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Bill Wynne
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New Jersey, USA
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Posted 20 Jul 2010 11:00 am
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You might call this a "reissued" slack key history DVD as opposed to a "new" one. I was at the premiere of this film at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. - in May 1993. 
Eddie and Myrna Kamae are true keepers of the culture. I have been waiting for this film for purchase since that fateful day in 1993 as it has since only been available in VHS format and only for distribution to schools for (as Basil Henriques would say) "educational purposes only."
Anyone remotely interested in Hawaiian culture could benefit greatly from seeing any of the Kamae-produced films. I don't know what retail outlets carry them, but most can be ordered directly from the Hawaiian Legacy Foundation at http://www.hawaiianlegacy.com.
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For the best in vintage Hawaiian music - featuring plenty of steel guitar - listen to...
HO`OLOHE HOU RADIO - http://www.hoolohehou.net |
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Ron Whitfield
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Kaaawa, Hawaii, USA
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James Williamson
From:
California & Hawaii
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Posted 2 Aug 2010 11:05 pm Slack Key DVD
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| Thanks alot for posting this Ron, I'm got mine ordered. |
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