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Big Island Music: Now Get the Best of it at
Big Island Music: Samples from our Community
Big Island Music and Hawaiian Music in general has evolved into something that residents prefer over other types of 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.
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 Keawe
For 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.
Pepper
Big 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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