Kanikapila Vintage

About Kanikapila Vintage

Kanikapila Vintage goes deep into the Hawaii Public Radio archives to present interviews and studio sessions that feature the very best of Hawaiian music.

Publisher

Hawaii Public Radio

Category

arts

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

2 Jul 2026

Latest episode

5 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

6 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   5 Aug 2026

   Kanikapila Vintage, Episode 6

   Talk story and jam session with Jeff Peterson and Amy Hanaiali‘i

2. 

   30 Jul 2026

   Kanikapila Vintage, Episode 5: David Kawika Kahiapo

   Derrick Malama features his 2014 studio session with David Kawika Kahiapo. He talks about recording 70 albums and learning slack key from the one and only Gabby “Pops” Pahinui.

3. 

   23 Jul 2026

   Kanikapila Vintage, Episode 4: Natalie Ai Kamauu

   In this episode of Kanikapila Vintage, Derrick Malama shares his 2009 interview with Natalie Ai Kamauu. She talks about her journey from Miss Aloha Hula to a career as an award-winning musician.

4. 

   16 Jul 2026

   Kanikapila Vintage, Episode 3: Jon de Mello

   In this episode of Kanikapila Vintage, listen back to Derrick Malama's 2007 interview with Jon de Mello. The founder of the Mountain Apple Company record label reflects on the voice of Bruddah IZ, Israel Kamakawiwo‘ole.

5. 

   9 Jul 2026

   Kanikapila Vintage, Episode 2: Keola Beamer and Raiatea Helm

   Listen to Derrick Malama's 2010 studio session with Keola Beamer and Raiatea Helm. Derrick spoke with them shortly after the release of their first and only collaboration album.

6. 

   2 Jul 2026

   Kanikapila Vintage, Episode 1: The Brothers Kazimero

   Kanikapila Vintage reaches into the archives for interviews and live performances with some of Hawai'i's most beloved musicians, from virtuosos of the Hawaiian Renaissance to the younger musicians who have honored and reimagined enduring traditions.

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5.0 / 5

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