Musique mélodique

Rien ne définit mieux le patrimoine culturel unique d'Hawaï que sa musique. Comme les îles, la musique hawaïenne continue d'évoluer, avec divers styles musicaux liés par la mémoire culturelle et, de plus en plus, composés et interprétés dans la langue lyrique des autochtones d'Hawaï. 

Some of these stellar greats can be seen on stage at Kani Ka Pila Grille. “Hawai‘i has deep musical roots, and Outrigger has long supported the perpetuation and sharing of our artistic heritage,” says Luana Maitland, events and activities manager for the OUTRIGGER Reef Waikiki Beach Resort. 

With the introduction of E Mele Ana, which loosely translates to “Come let’s sing,” OUTRIGGER builds upon its long-time commitment and support of Hawaiian music and culture with expanded sponsorships of local events and festivals.

“It’s great that (OUTRIGGER) supports Hawaiian musicians,” says Henry Kapono, who performs at Duke’s Waikiki at the OUTRIGGER Waikiki Beach Resort on Sundays. “It’s important that local musicians get a chance to perpetuate Hawaiian music.” 

Visitors can also experience world-class jazz at the legendary Blue Note, which promises great music programming with visiting musicians, as well as local talent. Located on the second floor of the OUTRIGGER Waikiki Beach Resort, the 9,000-square-foot facility seats more than 300 patrons in an intimate setting. 

As a further sign of its commitment to Hawaiian music, OUTRIGGER Hospitality Group unveiled a larger-than-life statue of Philip Kunia “Gabby” Pahinui at the Waikiki Beach Walk.

"Gabby Pahinui a joué un rôle déterminant en inspirant des générations de musiciens à perpétuer la musique hawaïenne", déclare Ernest Rady, président-directeur général et président d'American Assets Trust, Inc., propriétaire de Waikiki Beach Walk. "Waikiki Beach Walk est honoré d'héberger cette statue remarquable qui célèbre Gabby et son héritage en tant qu'icône de la musique hawaïenne."

Reprinted from the OUTRIGGER Journeys Book