Big Island Music: Samples of Hawaiian Music from our CommunityBig Island Music and Hawaiian Music in general has evolved into something that residents prefer over other types of music. Follow this link for more information on Hawaiian Music People know as much or more about local musicians then American pop musicians. This is a trend that seems to be in a holding pattern as Local music gets better and better. In fact one of our local stations, the Beat, used to play only rap and pop music. Now they are called Native FM, and play only island style music. 93.9 in Kona, 95.9 in Hilo, and live on the web, Click Here to Listen NOW to the live broadcast.
This Section will feature a lot of the Home Grown music on the Big Island, as well as other music that is popular here. From the soothing sounds of John Keawe to the upbeat Mixjah, the Big Island has turned out some great musicians. Natural Vibrations
Some of the best Hawaiian Reggae around in my opinion, this band is from Kahaluu on Oahu, and probably my favorite band of all the Hawaiian Music. They have recorded five records in the last eleven years, and have won many awards for their outstanding pop/rock/reggae music. To go to our page on Natural Vibrations, follow this link. John KeaweFor someone looking for traditional sounding Hawaiian Music, this is the master. Performing regularly at venues on the north west coast of the Big Island, this original artist brings a sound you won't forget.Master of the slack key guitar, a style you won't find in many other places in the world, Keawe is some of the best Big Island Music. PepperBig Island Boys getting national attention for their sublime style music, not really what you would think of as Hawaiian Music, but this is Big Island music with roots in Kona.They seem to come home every year around Christmas time to check in with their families, and throw their Annual Kona Town Music Festival. MixJah
Big Island underground turned out some all time bands, and MixJah is one of the finest.Hailing from the east side of the Big Island, these Big Island boys started up their band about 7 years ago, and now are on the radio all the time. This is a group that seems destined to be a household name, with their unique to the Hawaiian islands style of music.
To go to our page on this sensational Big Island Band, follow this link Living in Question
Living in Question is another group from the Big Island, hailing from the East side. They have a unique style of music, somewhere between heavy metal, techno, and reggae. They spend a lot of time touring in America, and they certainly deliver. I've seen them in concert twice, and it was well worth the money.
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