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 HAPA at Danny Couch Fanaddicts
The renown Hawaiian Contemporary Group HAPA has just finished their 21 Concert Mainland Series to rave reviews and critical acclaim, being hailed as Hawaii's hottest group by Billboard and other magazines. HAPA featured a few of their new pieces from their JUST RELEASED CD "Maui" on their current tour and they've been well received. This new work is where native art, music and history are pulled together by the powerful force of Maui." "Maui." of course, the gorgeous and popular island in Hawaii, But "Maui" is also the name of a mythological Hawaiian demi-god who is said to have pulled the Hawaiian Islands, as well as the Marquesas, Samoa, French Polynesia and Tahiti, from the ocean with his magical fishhook.
HAPA the duo has been reborn recently with the addition of Award Winning Singer, Nathan Aweau who's known for his vocals in the Hawaiian art of ha’i, male (falsetto singing)
Barry Flanagan,The blond haired, blue-eyed, New Jersey-bred, Irish part of Hapa and personal friend of Danny Couch's, proves once again his mastery of guitar (Ki Ho 'alu (Loosen the Key)Hawaiian slack-key guitar)holding you spellbound.
I was fortunate to catch their Seattle Concert and be personally invited to their later show, and be granted permission to photograph during that show. I've compiled a photo screenshow of the concert and welcome you to come and become somewhat familiar with yet another one of Hawaii's treasures.
Watch for a lot more on HAPA.
My sincere appreciation goes to Barry, Leslie, Nathan, Charles and Kawena for making this concert so special. Mahalo
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