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Photos and videos of some of the events we've been at recently!

First Friday with Kuana Torres Kahele and Jeff Peterson

Kuana Torres Kahele performed songs from his hit new CD, Kaunaloa. Here is is with his Glenn Mayeda (left) and Ioane Burns (right).

Jeff Peterson performed some of his award winning slack key originals as well as some jazz pieces!

Along with the music, there were also aerial dancers from Samadhi’s Hawaii, performing to the music.

There was a huge crowd that evening on the lawn of the Hawaii State Art museum! Be sure to check it out next First Friday!

Here's a video wrap-up of Kuana and Jeff performing!

This past Sunday was the 2011 Nā Hōkū Hanohano awards to highlight the best in Hawaiian music. We took a ton of photo's which we have below and we would also like to congratulate our winners! 

 Click HERE to listen to each winner's album.

It's that time of the year, The Gathering of the Stars, where Hawaii's most innovative and influential artists and composers of the year shine in Hawaii's biggest night for music, "The Na Hoku Hanohano Awards."  Its the award ceremonies 34th year and is promised to be one of the most memorable yet.  The categories are full of talent-packed nominees, many from our very own Mountain Apple Company, and many more with hopes set on leaving their mark in Hawaiian music history.  Click on link provided for full listing of this years nominees and details of the upcoming event. 2011 Hoku Awards nominees announced – Honolulu, Hawaii Calendar of Events – Hawaii Entertainment

Long time Mountain Apple Company artist, Amy Hanaiali`i, accepts for Album of the Year at last years ceremony.

Stay tuned for future notice on how you can access all of Mountain Apples nominated artists/albums on-line for pre-show viewing.  Don't miss out on your opportunity to share this years moment with the stars.  Aloha and hope you enjoy this years show. 

2010 was a crazy year. To celebrate all of our releases, we have put together a page of some of the things you may have missed from some of our artists.  LISTEN NOW! 

The 53rd GRAMMY Nominees were announced last night:

BEST HAWAIIAN MUSIC ALBUM

AMY HANAIALI`I and SLACK KEY MASTERS of HAWAI`I

ARTISTS: Amy Hanaiali`i, Jeff Peterson, Cyril Pahinui, Dennis Kamakahi, Sonny Lim and Chino Montero 

(Peterson Productions)

MAUI ON MY MIND - HAWAIIAN SLACK KEY GUITAR

ARTIST: Jeff Peterson

(Peterson Productions)

HUANA KE ALOHA

ARTIST: Tia Carrere

(Daniel Ho Creations)

POLANI

ARIST: Daniel Ho

(Daniel Ho Creations)

THE LEGEND

ARTIST: Ledward Kaapana

(Rhythm & Roots Records)

AMY HANAIALI`I & the SLACK KEY MASTERS of HAWAI`I is #10 on Billboard's Top-Selling WORLD MUSIC ALBUMS!

Songs from the album AMY HANAIALI`I & the SLACK KEY MASTERS of HAWAI`I

Sting's Fields of Gold performed in English and Hawaiian by Amy Hanaiali`i, Jeff Peterson and Steve Jones at the Honolulu Academy of Arts. From the album "Amy Hanaiali`i and Slack Key Masters of Hawai`i." www.jeffpetersonguitar.com

Dennis Kamakahi and Amy Hanaiali`i sing Ka Ipo Lei Manu with Amy Hanaiali`i. Jeff Peterson on guitar. Steve Jones on upright bass.

Dennis Kamakahi performing "E Mau Ke Aloha" at the Honolulu Academy of Arts. Amy Hanaiali`i on vocals, Jeff Peterson guitar, Steve Jones bass.

Dennis Kamakahi performing "E Mau Ke Aloha" at the Honolulu Academy of Arts. Amy Hanaiali`i on vocals, Jeff Peterson guitar, Steve Jones bass.

Amy Hanaiali`i & Slack Key Masters of Hawai`i at the Doris Duke Theatre at the Honolulu Academy of Arts

Na Mele O Hawaii: Amy Hanaiali‘i and Slack Key Masters

• November 15 at 7:30 p.m. 

$30, $25 Academy members, military, students

Na Mele presents Slack Key Masters
Monday, November 15, 2010 at 7:30 PM
Doris Duke Theatre at the Honolulu Academy of Arts
900 South Beretania Street
Honolulu, HI 96814
Phone: (808) 532-8765
Website: www.honoluluacademy.org
E-Mail: bstocchetti@honoluluacademy.org

See AMY HANAIALI`I & JEFF PETERSON at Stella Blues October 29th & 30th!
Dinner & Show $60 • Show Only $30 • Reservations a must • 808.874.3779