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Hawaiian Voyaging Canoe Navigates World Without Instruments
From: Heidi Chang
Caption: The Hawaiian voyaging canoe Hokulea, Credit: Courtesy Oiwi TV & the Polynesian Voyaging Society
The legendary Hawaiian voyaging canoe, Hokulea, is sailing around the world using the ancient art of wayfinding, navigating without instruments. Th...

  • Added: May 23, 2014
  • Length: 04:19
Soundtracking "The Descendants" With "Real" Hawaiian Music
From: Heidi Chang
Caption: Gabby Pahinui (center), playing music in his backyard with Leland “Atta” Isaacs (left), and his sons – Phillip, Cyril and Martin Pahinui (from left to right). , Credit: Photo courtesy of the Pahinui Ohana.
The groundbreaking soundtrack of "The Descendants," marks the first time a Hollywood movie has ever been scored entirely with Hawaiian music. It fe...

  • Added: Feb 17, 2012
  • Length: 07:17
Hawaii Enjoys Financial Boost From TV and Film Productions
From: Heidi Chang
Caption: "Hawaii Five-0" filming on location, Credit: Mario Perez/CBS
Hawaii is becoming a growing hub for TV and Film production thanks to the series reboot of "Hawaii Five-0," and recent movies like "The Descendants...

  • Added: Nov 16, 2011
  • Length: 05:01
Hawaii Five-0 is back!
From: Heidi Chang
Caption: Hawaii Five-0 stars, Credit: CBS
Hawaii is growing more popular as a destination for TV and film production. And now the show that put it on the map is back. The new Hawaii Five-...

  • Added: Sep 22, 2010
  • Length: 03:09
Bassist Lyle Ritz: Father of Jazz Ukulele
From: Heidi Chang
Caption: Lyle Ritz "Father of Jazz Ukulele", Credit: Courtesy: Lyle Ritz
Ever since Lyle Ritz recorded the world's first jazz ukulele album in 1957, he earned the title, "Father of Jazz Ukulele." He was also a bass play...

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  • Added: Aug 07, 2007
  • Length: 09:02
  • Purchases: 3