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[10:30am]John Keawe Slack Key Workshops
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Kiho'alu (Slack Key Guitar) with Hawaii's own JOHN KEAWE
Instructor: John Keawe
Sat., June 5, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., $35 ($60 for both of this instructor’s workshops).
Share in John's beautiful perspective of the history of slack key and how he learned and personalized this traditional craft. Learn tunings with a hands-on approach to simple songs, in the same way this art form is traditionally passed on: through telling of stories, listening, sharing, and playing by ear. No tablature or music reading is necessary. Students are welcome and encouraged to bring portable recorders or video cameras for this workshop. For beginning to intermediate guitarists. www.JohnKeawe.com
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Advanced Kiho'alu (Slack Key Guitar) with Hawaii's own JOHN KEAWE
Instructor: John Keawe
Sat., June 5, 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m., $35 ($60 for both of this instructor’s workshops).
Students should be familiar with slack key and maybe already able to play a song or two. John will share more of his perspective of the history of slack key, slanted for the more advanced player. Using the methods described in the beginning workshop, learn more advanced songs by breaking them down into parts. Portable recorders or video cameras welcome. www.JohnKeawe.com
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[7:30pm]John Keawe - Seattle, WA
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- SEATTLE’S TOWN HALL performance – 7:30 pm
1119 8th Ave. Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 652-4255
www.BrownPaperTickets.com/event/110915
Considered one of the Masters of Ki ho`alu (slack-key guitar), GRAMMY and multi
Na Hoku Hanohano award winning songwriter and slack-key guitarist, John
Keawe, has long been respected and revered for his original artistry of beautiful
instrumentals and vocals.
The consummate performer, John has always felt honored to have the
opportunity to entertain and share his Aloha with people from around the world.
Often, his lovely and graceful wife, Hope, will perform hula while John is
performing offering inspiring and beautiful interpretations of his songs. John has
also had the privilege of being an instructor on numerous occasions at prestigious
slack-key music camps such as the one hosted by his friend and colleague, Keola
Beamer.
John Keawe continues to leave an indelible imprint in the realm of Hawaiian slackkey
guitar music. His music transcends time and is truly an integral part of
Hawai`i’s culture and history. John lives on the Big Island of Hawai`I with his wife, Hope and granddaughters at the original homestead of his childhood.
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