Troy Fernandez

Fernandez was raised in the Palolo housing project on the Island of O‘ahu. As a child he was inspired by local `ukulele master Peter Moon. In these early days, Fernandez also performed with fellow surfer Ernie Cruz, Jr., who was later to become his partner in the legendary Ka'au Crater Boys. This pairing would soon make Hawaiian music history. With Cruz Jr. on guitar and bass, and Fernandez on `ukulele – and the pair sharing vocal responsibilities – the Ka'au Crater Boys went on to record four popular contemporary Hawaiian albums.

Drawing on their roots in Palolo, Fernandez’s `ukulele style, combined with Cruz’s fresh guitar riffs, quickly established the Ka’au Crater Boys on the forefront of contemporary Hawaiian music. Most of all, the music Fernandez and Cruz created together reflected their love of Hawai‘i and in total, earned three Nā Hōkū Hanohano awards.

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Ride Time

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From the legendary success of the Ka’au Crater Boys to his robust solo career, world renowned ’ukulele master Troy Fernandez never fails to keep turning heads in Hawaiian Music. Multiple Nā Hōkū Hanohano award winner Troy partners with Keao Low from Honolulu’s “A Touch of Gold” to bring you his follow up to the successful Hawaiian Style ’Ukulele. This is good, fun Hawaiian Music. Crank it up this summer on your way to the beach with RIDE TIME!

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Hawaiian Style Ukulele

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Hawaii's Na Hoku Hanohano award winner, Troy Fernandez, whose lightning fast picking and innovative style were instrumental in generating the ukulele renaissance of the early 90's, is one of Hawaii's most influential "voices" in contemporary island music. "Hawaiian Style Ukulele" celebrates the wonders of the tiny four stringed instrument as this world renowned ukulele master performs traditional and contemporary treasures.

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