April 30, 2008

Global Village to feature Hawaiian music

In honor of Asian/Pacific Islander American Heritage Month, KMUW's Global Village will focus throughout May on the music of Hawaii. Global Village airs Monday through Friday at 9 p.m. on KMUW FM89. You can also hear Global Village on the new KMUW-HD2 24-hour music service Mondays through Thursdays at midnight, 9 a.m., 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., and on Fridays at 5 p.m. The new Global Village Top 30 Show, part of world music Fridays on KMUW-HD2 and airing at noon and 8 p.m., highlights the latest and best in world music new releases.

Hawaiian music developed from a fascinating combination of influences, from Polynesian sounds to cowboy guitars. In the 1920s, Hawaiian music and performers took Vaudeville by storm and started a journey for the Hawaiian guitar that would wend from Nashville to Nigeria. In more recent years, attention has been focused on the slack key guitar tradition of the islands, as both recognized masters and a new generation of players have come to the fore. Along with all these great sounds and performers, we'll also explore some of the many artists and styles that Hawaiian music has influenced over the years. Join us for the 'Aloha Spirit' all month long on Global Village.