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Hapa
Hapa’s Pan-Polynesian sound is a blend of the music of Portuguese fishermen, ancient chants, traditional church music of early missionaries and American acoustic folk/rock.
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Hapa
August 29, 2008 at 7:30 pm
Location: Phillips Center
Genre: Contemporary, Family, Folk and Nostalgia, World
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Prices: $30, Pit, Orchestra Rows A-P and Mezzanine; $20, Orchestra Rows Q-Z; $15, Balcony. (Pit seating is limited and subject to availability.)
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To read The New York Times review of Hapa, click here.
Like the Hawaiian Islands themselves, Hapa’s Pan-Polynesian music is an amalgam of influences ranging from ancient genealogical chants to the strummed ballads of Portuguese fisherman, Spanish cowboys, and the inspired melodies and harmonies of the traditional church choirs of the early missionaries. Add to this a dose of American acoustic folk/rock, and you have what has been described as the “most exciting and beautiful contemporary Hawaiian music the world knows!”… (Maui Times).
These disparate ingredients blended together musically in the Pacific emotes the unique flavor of what Hawaii and Hapa music is: “beautiful, fragile, spiritual, powerful”… (L.A. Times).
Often encapsulated as the “Sound of Maui,” Hapa’s music evokes a place that many people at different times have referred to as heavenly. The overriding quality of their music is one of beauty and serenity, found in the majestic tones of the ‘oli (chant), mele (song), the elegant movements of the sacred dance known as hula, and the exhilarating innovative sounds of virtuoso slack key guitar. Hapa’s self entitled debut CD, released in 1993, swept the 1994 Na Hoku Hanohano Awards (Hawaii’s equivalent of the Grammys), becoming the biggest selling CD by a group or duo in the history of recorded Hawaiian music. The group’s groundbreaking music has established them as the most recognized name in Hawaiian music internationally since their debut release, with sold-out shows from Tokyo to New York.
Written by Barry Rivers, President, Maui Film Festival
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May 6th, 2008 at 7:13 pm
We are lovers of Hawaiian music. We fell in love when we visited Kona with our friends and saw some authentic groups in Hilo. We have been to the “big island” now many times over the years and see what’s playing at the Old Playhouse in Hilo. Last year Hapa gave a benefit for people with diabetes and we went. It was muggy and wonderful at the same time. Thank you for a wonderful evening that I will always remember. We hope to see them in Gainesville this year about one hour away from our home in Inverness, Florida. Much love, Peggy
May 23rd, 2008 at 1:51 pm
What a way to start off the UF-UH football rivalry weekend! We have seen Hapa several times in Hawaii and can truly attest to their beautiful and exciting comtemporary Hawaiian music. Barry Flanagan is a must see in action–unbelievable Hapa composer and sensational rock/Hawaiian folk guitarist. Check out their CDs, especially the Na Hokuhanohana award winning Hapa and Maui. Hope to see you there!
June 5th, 2008 at 9:28 pm
I’m a huge Hapa fan and for those of you that are wondering if you should go… GO. They do NOT disappoint. Even if you’re not that much into Hawaiian music. I have seen them perform live many times; mostly in Vienna, VA and of course in Hawaii.
June 9th, 2008 at 9:01 pm
I have been trying to see these guys for a long time. We live 4 hours away from G’Ville, but our daughter is a student at the University. You bet we’ll be there. Lullabies for adults is what I call their music. Nothing is as soothing, relaxing and melodious to listen to. I cannot wait!
June 17th, 2008 at 7:47 pm
These great guys know how I feel about them. They are going to bring their music to Louisiana for the very first time. I give them more mahalos, more mahalo nui loas, more malama ponos than I could ever give anyone. You are the best.
June 30th, 2008 at 5:57 pm
Take it from a gator….these guys are the best from the islands….the artistic virtuosity of Barry Flanigan is unsurpassed. Hapa may well be the highlight of that weekend…Don’t miss them !