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Cyril Pahinui
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Out of 29 votes - Similar Artists: Keola Beamer, Cindy Combs
Out of 29 votes
- Location: Waipahu, Hawaii, United States
- Genre: World » Slack-Key Guitar
Editor's review
The Hawaiian slack-key guitarist showcases all the silky sonority of the loosened instrument. His recordings are both as clean and stirring as traditional fingerstylers' and mellow in the island way--immensely satisfying whether you've come by way of Kottke and Fahey or the ukulele.
Biography
HE'EIA is Cyril Lani Pahinui's third solo album for Dancing Cat, features twelve classic solo recordings, including four soulful vocals and eight powerful instrumentals that showcase his traditional yet highly personal and modern approach to Hawaiian Slack Key guitar. Cyril has won numerous Hawaiian music awards and two Grammys and has traveled the world performing ki ho'alu, Slack Key guitar. Like all great Slack Key guitarists, he has developed a distinctive style that is instantly recognizable. His soulful baritone voice is also unique and brings a deeply personal emotion to everything he sings.
Where to buy
Amazon
