One of Hawaiian music’s most gifted vocalists, Martin Pahinui has performed with a host of top artists, including his father’s legendary Gabby Pahinui Hawaiian Band, The Peter Moon Band, and slack key super group Hui Aloha. As Slack Key Masters’ guest artist, Martin shares his aloha for the traditional sound with classic tunes full of slack key, steel guitar and a passionate voice that expresses the essence of Hawaiian soul and harkens back to the glory days of Hawaiian music greats like his mentors: Gabby Pahinui, Atta Isaacs and Sonny Chillingworth. Martin’s distinctive voice ranges from the tender leo ki‘eki‘e (falsetto) of “Pua Lilia” to the powerful yodels of “Hanohano Hawai‘i.” Join host, George Kahumoku, Jr. for this special edition of Slack Key Masters with kanikapila-style music and storytelling.

The Hawaiian grand master of stringed instruments, particularly slack key guitar, Led Ka‘apana, returns as Slack Key Masters’ special guest. His extraordinary baritone and ki‘eki‘e (falsetto) voice have made him a musical legend, while his easy-going style and kolohe (rascal) charm have made him a favorite of audiences around the world. Grammy Award winner George Kahumoku, Jr. opens the show with his musical and storytelling talents for a wonderful evening in the traditional kanikapila style.