Cyril Pahinui - Ka Makani Kaʻili Aloha To celebrate the re-release of Cyril Pahinui’s album Marketplace, here’s another look at Cyril “back in the day,” playing “Ka Makani Kaʻili Aloha.” “Ka Makani Kaʻili Aloha” is one of the most beloved Hawaiian love songs, composed by Matthew H. Kāne and tied to Kīpahulu, Maui. The title literally means “the love-snatching wind” – a wind that “steals” a sweetheart away. In the story behind the mele, a man from Kīpahulu loses his wife to someone from Oʻahu, bu

Gabby Pahinui & Friends — Backyard Kanikapila There is no stage more legendary in Hawaiian music than Gabby Pahinui’s backyard in Waimānalo. This footage captures the essence of kanikapila—friends, family, and food, all centered around the music. Gabby "Pops" Pahinui defined the modern slack key sound, and in these informal jams, you can hear the heartbeat of the culture. It wasn’t about performing for a crowd; it was about the "sacred partnership" between the musicians and the moment. That stea

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🌿🎸 Bla Pahinui & Cyril Pahinui — “Waimea” Bla and Cyril together on “Waimea” is pure Pahinui ʻohana magic. In this performance, Bla’s voice sits right at the center—loose, soulful, and instantly recognizable—while Cyril’s slack key rolls underneath in that calm, deep groove he was famous for. The two of them take this Waimea mele at an easy pace, letting the lyrics and guitar lines breathe so you can really feel the paniolo country and open sky in the song. It feels less like a staged show and

ʻOpihi Moe Moe / Wheeha Swing - Peter Moon & Cyril Pahinui Cyril Pahinui’s live album Marketplace will be officially released tomorrow, January 23. This is a rare opportunity to hear Cyril in his element: playing live, and sharing the legacy of slack key guitar. Don't miss out on this new chapter of Cyril's music. 🎧 Listen to Cyril’s studio album Heʻeia while you wait: https://lnk.to/Heeia #NewRelease #CyrilPahinui #Marketplace #SlackKey #KiHoalu #HawaiianMusic #Heeia #NaMele #AcousticGuitar #L