Pahinui Productions Good News & Updates

Support the Cyril Pahinui Archive

As we plan for the year's activities, we find ourselves reflecting on past years and the need to complete collation of content for the Cyril Lani Pahinui Archive and legacy website.

Boxes of collectibles, papers, video tapes, websites, recordings, photos, CDs, are now ready to sort, digitize, document and organize and mainstream more information about Cyril in the spirit of making his achievements known.

We invite you to be a part of the collection. All contributions are welcomed. So many of Cyril's fans have taken photos or videos at events and we would love to include all of these beautiful memories.

Please send us your high res photos, video or other unique content to support this project:

Mailing address:

Chelle Pahinui

PO Box 1013

Captain Cook, HI 96704

Email:

cyril@cyrilpahinui.com

*Include description and any credits

All donations made though this link will support the costs of completing this process.

Please join us: April 20, 2024 for the 17th annual Waimānalo Kanikapila

The Waimānalo Kanikapila, Live-streamed globally on Cyril's facebook page is FREE to attend and

is supported by t-shirt sales available at: cyrilpahinui.com

New artists to the festival this year include Ku'upio Kumukahi and her all girl band, North West Blend from Seattle, Waimānalo Sunset Band, and Henry Kapono and his students come out to show their talent. Performer list to be announced shortly.

Na'alehu Theatre, and Pahinui Productions present to you this amazing, MUST HAVE,

2024 collectible T-shirt: No ka poli mai nō ‘o Waimānalo, from a painting by Master Artist: Leohone.

Our 2024 supporting partners: First Hawaiian Bank, Henry Kapono Foundation, Dukes Waikiki, the Hawaii Tourism Authority, Outrigger Resorts / Kani Ka Pila Grille, and Kamaka 'Ukulele! We couldn't do it without them and all of you.

Mahalo for supporting Hawaiian Music!

About the Artwork

This painting was presented to Cyril at the Kani Ka Pila Grille and now hangs in the entry of our home in Kona. The painting recognizes Cyril Pahinui, now famous for his mastery of Hawaiian slack key guitar and his gentle compelling vocals with the spirit (inspiration) of his father, the great Gabby Pahinui, beneath the ironwood trees on a Waimānalo beach overlooking Rabbit Island. Through this heartfelt artwork and our Cyril Pahinui signature t-shirt, the legend lives on. Kī Hō‘alu a me nā lā‘au paina – slack key and ironwood trees…no ka poli mai nō ‘o Waimānalo.

Join us for the 6th Annual Earth Day Cleanup Festival

Sunday, April 21st 9AM - 3PM (Cyril's Birthday)

WAIMĀNALO BEACH PARK

SAVE THE DATE SEATTLE:

The 2024 Seattle Slack Key Festival returns to Town Hall Theater - November 10th. This year is a new beginning and our Seattle Festival will be presented under the management of Mitch Chang presenter of the Southern California Slack Key Festival. Expect new artists, some regulars and an amazing show! Mahalo Nui for your continued support!

More info at: www.slackkeyfest.com

SAVE THE DATE:

The 3rd Annual Aloha Shirt Festival

October 03 - 06, 2024 at Outrigger Kona Resort & Spa

From the inspiration of fashionistas, Uncle George Na‘ope, and Cyril Lani Pahinui, we have crafted one of the biggest spectacles of the year for Kona to celebrate Island heritage.

The Aloha Shirt Festival focuses on Hawai’i’s wearable arts and the local garment industry offering: a Pop-Up MarketPlace, book signings, a lei competition, Sunday afternoon tea, speakers and business resource presentations, top designers and fashion speakers, vintage Aloha Wear exhibits, sales, and appraisals, contemporary designers, and repurposed clothing collections, all showcased in exciting fashion runway shows, sponsored cocktails and Manta watching.

Please save the dates, down your favorite, oldest or most colorful and plan to join us for this amazing event filled with activities and celebrities galore. And the featured designers and music are top notch too! We have already begun to book the 2024 line up of Super Stars!

Follow us on this journey...and learn more about the iconic Aloha Shirt:

IG: alohashirtfestival Twitter: https://twitter.com/ASF_FWH Website: alohashirtfestival.com

As seen On the Runway at the Aloha Shirt Festival. Hope to See you there!

Hold the date: August 31, 2024 Hilo Hawaiian Music Festival

Presented by the Na'alehu Theatre, Ben Kaili Productions and Pahinui Productions.

The 2023 ALOHA IS AWARD WAS PRESENTED TO Aaron Mahi!

A worthy recipient indeed!

Aaron David Mahi, a native Hawaiian, was born on July 9, 1953. From an early age he gravitated to music. At age 14, Aaron was selected as one of only 37 students to receive a Honolulu Symphony Orchestra mentored scholarship. He graduated from Kamehameha Schools in 1971, and from Connecticut's Hartt School of Music in 1975.

Aaron Mahi was the second to the longest conductor of the Royal Hawaiian Band for more than 24 years, between 1981 and 2005. During his tenure he took the band on a historic trip to Europe where they entertained nearly 17,000 people in 19 concerts over 21 days. He also led the band on a tour of the mainland U.S, which was highlighted by an exuberant performance at New York's Carnegie Hall. Followed by a tour of Japan where they commemorated a sister-city relationship with Hiroshima. 

Under Bandmaster Mahi's baton, the band was inducted into the Hawaiian Music Hall of Fame in 1999. In 2003, bandmaster Mahi, fluent in English, Hawaiian and German, received the Golden Ring of Honor from the Association of German Musicians and was the recipient of a German "Order of Merit" for his perpetuation of German music in the band. Called the "Bundesverdienstkreuz," he was presented with the award during a ceremony at 'Iolani Palace. 

Aaron was also the conductor of the Hawai'i Ecumenical Chorale since1980 and the Honolulu Symphony Orchestra from 1988 through 1995. For more than a decade, Aaron played every Sunday evening, at the Marriott Waikiki Hotel, singing traditional Hawaiian songs with George Kuo and Martin Pahinui.

Please tune in to the Na Hoku Hanohano Awards for the presentation of the 2024 Aloha Is Award

The Skylark Award Is Presented at the Waimanalo Kanikapila

Please Join Us on April 20th for the 2024 Presentation

THE 2023 Award was presented to: Brickwood M Galuteria

Brickwood M. Galuteria was born in 1955 in Honolulu, Hawai‘i, and raised in the Kaka‘ako  and Kapahulu areas and attended Kamehameha Schools since kindergarten.

Galuteria’s love for Hawaiian music inspired him to pursue interests in music and meeting people in the entertainment industry. He performed music with Marlene Sai at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel and later formed a group of his own. In 1985, he won a Na Hoku Hanohano Award for Male Vocalist of the Year and Most Promising Artist.

In 1980, Galuteria began his radio career on air with KCCN 1420 AM, and later withKCCN-FM 100 and Hawaiian 105 KINE. He hosted the Na "Oiwi 'Olino "People Seeking Wisdom" morning show on AM940 KKNE with Kimo Kahoano. Galuteria also worked in television, film and video, served as a host on local shows including Hawai‘i's Kitchen, Treasures and the Easter Seals Telethon on KHON-2 and KITV4's Ho‘oulu Lahui Aloha.

Galuteria has been a spokesman for the State of Hawaii's Department of Agriculture, the Hawai‘i Visitors and Convention Bureau, Bank of Hawai‘i and Mike McKenna's Windward Ford, in addition to commercial voice-over work he's done for numerous in-house TV, radio and political campaigns. He has also produced and promoted a number of productions, including the Aloha Festival Concerts, Miss Hawaii Pageants and the Coca-Cola Beach Concert Series.

He was an actor on television with roles on Hawai‘i Five-O (2013) and Magnum P.I. (1986).

The 2023 Jacqueline “Skylark” Rossetti Broadcasting Award recognizes the perpetual influence of her dear friend and muse Brickwood M. Galuteria.

Waikiki's Home of Hawaiian Music

Join us March 13th for an amazing show as we celebrate the 16th years of award winning Hawaiian music nightly in Waikiki at the Aniversary of the Kani Ka Pila Grille Named by the legendary Cyril Pahinui after his family's famous backyard jams, To get more information and updates: