Posted at 11:18 a.m., Monday, July 16, 2007
George Kahumoku in spotlight on PBS tonight
Advertiser Staff
Grammy Award-winning slack-key master and cultural treasure, George Kahumoku, Jr., appears in PBS Hawaii's Na Mele series, airing on today, July 16, at 7:30 pm."George's gift of music is captured in compelling style against the beautiful backdrop of his backyard in Maui. Viewers will see a rare an personal side of George: his profound respect for the Hawaiian culture and his high regard for helping the younger generation as they make their way through life," said Leslie Wilcox, PBS Hawaii's President and CEO, in a statement.
Kahumoku, often called the "Hawaiian Renaissance Man" for his knowledg of and interest in diverse disciplines, plays classic favorites like"Hookupa" and "Hiilawe," on his 12-string guitar with his nephew Lopaka Naihe, performing the hula.
