They helped forge the sound of ‘70s Hawaiian music, with laid-back contemporary rock that voiced the feelings of an entire generation in Hawai‛i. Henry Kapono rose to immense popularity with the phenomenon of Cecilio & Kapono (aka C&K) as half of the duo with Cecilio Rodriguez. He’ll bring the spirit of the island to the concert.” – Paul Simon “He’s an exceptional musician, a very good player, and a beautiful singer. Today he is one of Hawai‛i’s premier singer-songwriters, arrangers, composers, and masters of the Hawaiian slack key guitar. Keola Beamer’s contributions to slack key guitar during the 1970s began to spark public interest in kī-hō‘alu, launching a statewide revival of the tradition, and his 1978 release, Honolulu City Lights, is the largest selling recording in the history of Hawai‛ian music. They have continued to lead the way for over 4 decades. Each became an icon in the 1970s, both at the creative forefront as Hawaiian music reinvented itself.
It's an attitude, a lifestyle, a dream that never grows old.Keola Beamer & Henry Kapono are two legends of Hawaiian music. "Cruisin' On Hawaiian Time" is more than a collection of great songs from two talented songwriters and recording artists. A love born out of a deep appreciation for all that is Hawaii today. "Cruisin' On Hawaiian Time" has been a labor of love for Kapono and Dave. Kapono also brings unique sounds such as the Hawaiian nose flute to the production, and his lyrics reflect concerns as well as celebrations of life in Hawaii. Kapono brings a complex yet gentle Hawaiian soulfulness that is expressed in his unique slack key guitar tunings and his sweet vocal harmonies. He developed his talents during years of recording and performance with the "Beamer Brothers", whose "Honolulu City Lights" remains one of the most successful selling records in the history of Hawaii.
Kapono Beamer grew up immersed in Hawaiian music. He brings an aggressive grooving songwriting style laced with romantic images of tropical escapism, and his incredible lead vocal talents give immediate identity to the Beamer/Jenkins collaboration. As a songwriter, guitarist, and lead vocalist he will forever be a part of pop music history with gold albums and two double platnium albums to his credit. He reached heights attained by only a very select few in the music business. Records", to release their first CD together.īoth bring diverse and eclectic influences to the musical table.ĭave Jenkins comes out of a solid background of national hit records from his years with "Pablo Cruise". Believing strongly in the new music they were creating, Kapono and Dave invested their own time and resources to form "Luster Bros. Soon it became apparent that these new songs would make a great album production. They began writing songs together that were inspired by their shared love for the beauty and spirit of Hawaii. Kapono Beamer and Dave Jenkins met through mutual artist friend and famed environmental impressionist painter, George Sumner.
Kapono Beamer and Dave Jenkins of "Pablo Cruise" Dave's Records" recording artists Kapono Beamer & Dave Jenkins polish tirelessly
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