Town Hall Seattle and Red May present
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Rental Partner: Na’alehu Theatre presents
17th Annual Seattle Slack Key Festival
17 Years of Hawaiian Sounds

The 17th Annual Seattle Slack Key Festival is produced by the Na‘alehu Theatre and is sponsored by Outrigger Resorts. The festival includes a full day of entertainment and features many of Hawai’i’s Master Musicians including: Jerry Santos, Kamuela Kimokeo, Kuuipo Kumukahi, Jeff Peterson, Kunia Galdeira, Sonny Lim, Greg Sardinha, Kevin Kealoha, Ka’ihi Kumukahi, Elias Kauhane, North West Blend, and more. Emcees are Seattle’s own, Braddah Gomes from KXPA/KBCS and Rhonda Burk along with Hula Halau Pulamahiaikelikolehua add to this fantastic line-up. We’ll also enjoy Local Kine Grines and prize drawings.
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Hawaiian Kiho’alu or Slack key can be played on any guitar, acoustic or electric. The term refers to both the musical style and the myriad ways the instrument is tuned. Musicians play several traditional tunings and techniques of vibrato, harmonics, slurs, harmonies in thirds and sixths, legato playing and other musical ideas that have helped create a distinctive guitar sound.
Presented by Na’alehu Theatre. If you have questions about the event, please contact Na’alehu Theatre directly at chelle@cyrilpahinui.com or (808) 896-1911.
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