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2017 Grammy Nominees, Best regional roots music album: “E Walea” by Kalani Pe'a, and Best reggae album: “Rose Petals” by J Boog
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2017 Grammy Nominees with Hawaiian and Samoan Roots

Two Pacific Islanders are among the nominees for the 59th annual Grammy Awards! “E Walea” by Kalani Pe’a earned a nomination for Best Regional Roots Music Album, and “Rose Petals” by J Boog has been nominated for Best Reggae Album.

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2016: New Year’s Eve

This year was life-changing. But to be fair, every year is life-changing. Every moment has an impact – whether minimal or monumental, superficial or profound. One moment, in particular, happened for me a couple of… [Continue Reading]

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2016 Merrie Monarch Festival DVD Set, 2016 Miss Hula Competition
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2016 Merrie Monarch Festival DVD Set

The complete version of the 2016 Merrie Monarch Festival is now available for purchase through Island Heritage! The 4-disc DVD Set includes over 10 hours of footage, featuring the Merrie Monarch Festival in its entirety, Miss Aloha Hula competition, interviews and the awards presentation.

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Authentic Hawaiian and Island-Inspired Holiday Gift Ideas on Amazon, Hawaiian Christmas Gift Ideas
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Hawaiian and Island-Inspired Gift Ideas on Amazon

‘Tis the season for holiday shopping! If you’re searching for authentic Hawaiian and island-inspired gifts, Amazon has the largest array of products that can be delivered to your doorstep with shipping as early as same-day! Here are 30 GIFT IDEAS for everyone on your list from your big kahuna, to your wacky wahine, and all your little keiki. After all, “There’s no place like Amazon for the holidays.”

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  • I was honored to participate as a plenary panel speaker for the Youth Studies in Oceania conference at UCLA. The conference explored the rise of Pacific Islander youth cultures across Aotearoa, California, Guam, Hawai‘i, the Marshall Islands, Sāmoa, Tonga, Utah, and Vanuatu. Mahalo nui to Professor Keith Camacho for inviting me, Aunty Fran Lujan for recommending me, Aunty Kawaiopua Alo for moderating, Uncle Lono Kollars for your mentorship, and to all of the speakers and attendees for an amazing day - I walked away with a full heart having learned more about our community and the people that strive to perpetuate the beauty of our cultures. @ucla_pier @ucla_pisa @uscpisa #oceania #pacificislands #pacificislander #polynesian #melanesian #micronesian
  • @zippys today announced that it has completed the purchase of vacant land in southwest Las Vegas to build the first Zippy’s Restaurant outside of Hawaii. The site is located at the south east corner of Badura Avenue and Montessouri Street. The site is currently undeveloped and Zippy’s is expected to build a 7,000 square foot restaurant, take-out, and retail bakery, in addition to a 12,000 square foot central kitchen/bakery to support future growth in Las Vegas. The new location will require extensive site improvements and the construction of a central kitchen and bakery, which adds considerable complexity beyond a standard restaurant build. Therefore, the opening of Zippy’s Restaurants is expected in the later part of next year. Las Vegas fans of Zippys’ Hawaii-centric style of cooking will be able to satisfy their cravings sooner, when Zippy’s Restaurants plans to participate in the Pure Aloha Festival, a Hawaii-centric festival on Easter weekend in Las Vegas. #zippys #ninthisland #onokinegrindz #onlyinhawaii #madeinhawaii #hawaiiansinvegas
  • Merrie Monarch Festival 2019 is just one month away! 🌿 Here’s a beautiful memory of the 2014 Miss Aloha Hula Competition with Kilioulaninuiamamaoho'opi'iwahinekapualokeokalaniakea Lai of Keolalaulani Halau 'Olapa O Laka. Photo by Dennis Oda. @merriemonarchfestival #merriemonarch #hulaislife #danceislife #kanakamaoli #onlyinhawaii #wahine
  • Slack Key Master @makanamusic is on tour and will be in Orange County for one night only, this Thursday 3/14 @ The Couch House in San Juan Capistrano. A student of Bobby Moderow Jr. and the late Uncle Sonny Chillingworth, Makana devotes his shows to sharing the music and stories of the ones who came before him, including Eddie Kamae, Cyril Pahinui, Gabby Pahinui, Dennis Kamakahi, Raymond Kane, and Fred Punahoa (just to name a few!) @coach_house #slackkey #slackkeyguitar #kihoalu #sanjuancapistrano #ocweekly #makana #hawaiianmusic
  • The government of #cookislands set up a committee to find a new indigenous name that reflects its #polynesian culture, rather than honouring the British explorer James Cook. Committee chairman Danny Mataroa said yesterday (March 4) the new name should reflect the country's heritage, its people and its strong Christian belief. “When the committee members, which include Cook Islands historians and people with deep traditional knowledge, met we decided it was time we change the name of the country," Mataroa told AFP News. #polynesianculture #pacificislander #pacificislands
  • Big congrats to Flyweight Champ @ilimanator for retaining your title at home! #bellator #nativehawaiian #kanakamaoli #flyweight #mmafighter #hawaiinei
  • Next time you play in OC and need a little island-style trumpet, I know a boy 🤙🏼 @loagreyson @matai45 @kalanipeamusic @justinkawikayoung @sonsofzionmusic @ekolumusic
  • Hawaii Becomes First State in the U.S. to Ban the Toxic Pesticide, Chlorpyrifos. Bill also protects public health by requiring first-ever no-spray zones around schools and mandatory reporting of toxic pesticide use . . . @centerforfoodsafety #environmentalprotection #foodsafety #pesticidefree #environment #saveourplanet #onlyinhawaii #luckywelivehawaii #alohastate