The Lasting Charm of “My Rose of Waikiki”How a 1916 Song Helped Put Waikīkī...
Long before surfboards ruled the waves and tourists flooded Kalākaua Avenue in aloha shirts, the name “Waikīkī” was already being crooned on phonographs thousands...
Before Spotify, There Was the Shell: The Night the Stars Danced Over Waikīkī
You haven’t really lived local until you’ve been to the Shell. Not the gas station. The real Shell — the Waikīkī Shell — where...
When the World Stopped for a Song: How Bruddah IZ Gave Hawaii Its Anthem
It begins with a few soft ukulele strums, then a voice — so smooth and full of emotion — that it feels like the...
Surf Chords & Silver Screens: Hawai‘i’s New Wave of Music & Film
Maoli’s chart-toppers and homegrown documentaries aren’t just entertainment—they’re shaping Hawai‘i’s next cultural wave. With music streams surging and film festivals spotlighting island stories, the vibe is creative and contagious.
