In 2017, KoAloha, a renowned ukulele brand, made a significant move from Kapalama to Kakaako, marking a new chapter in its 30-year journey. Owner Alan Okami shed light on the reasons behind the ...

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Most historians will tell you the Hawaiian word ukulele, which can be translated as a bouncing or jumping flea, was first used to describe the nimble fingers of Portuguese musicians in the late 19th ...

Kainoa teams up with local hula dancers to bring the Hawaiian culture to San Antonio. You can find him performing at L&L Hawaiian BBQ and Maui Mike's, among other local spots in the Alamo City. Read ...

In 2017, KoAloha, a renowned ukulele brand, made a significant move from Kapalama to Kakaako, marking a new chapter in its 30-year journey. KoAloha Owner Alan Okami Talks Community, Collaboration, … ...