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Hawaii is better known for being a popular tourist destination. In fact, it is the preferred vacation place for richest people on earth. Sandy beaches, music and free-flowing culture have mesmerized people all over the world. One can get lost in the heady cocktail of eclectic music, tropical flowers, view of Pacific Ocean and soft breeze of Hawaii.
Music has always remained an enigmatic factor about Hawaii. It’s a cultural hotspot with assimilation of diverse range of cultures on the mainland. What gives it an appealing look is its location. Situated close to Caribbean islands and USA, it offers best of both the worlds.
The music of Hawaii acts as a connecting point between people of Caribbean, Latin America and USA. Presence of different religions and cultures also give it a spellbinding flavor.
Hawaiian music is wonderful mix of traditional as well as modern music. Huge inflow of tourists makes sure that the island will always be buzzing with new genres of music. Hip-hop, rock and Hawaiian folk music is particularly popular in the region. Even the mighty USA has been greatly influenced by Hawaiian music. The distinctive musical tradition of the Hawaii has made many American citizens dance to its tunes. Forms of music like Hula, Mele, Jawaiian and Luau music are extremely admired in different parts of the world.
Hollywood movies have wonderfully used Hawaiian songs. To its credit, Hawaii has given steel guitar to the rest of the world. Artists like Don Ho and Israel Kamakawiwo’ole, have been hugely popular in Caribbean region.
In recent times, many Hawaiian songs have proved to be hugely popular. Some of them are, Alika - Genoa Keawe, Käwika - The Sunday Manoa, Kawaipunahele - Keali'I Reiche, Ka Uluwehi O Ke Kai' - Edith Kanaka 'ole and Kumulipo/E Pua Ana Ka Makani etc. The most famous export of Hawaiian music is Gabby aka Charles Philip Pahinui who is a icon in slack-key guitar.
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