Directions: 1. Choose a popular Hawaiian musical artist from the following list: Anuhea Keola Beamer The Brothers Cazimero Na Leo Pilimehana Kainani Kahaunaele Paula Fuga Don Ho Amy Hanaialil Raiatea Heim Led Kaapana Israel Kamakawiwocole Henry Kapono The Makaha Sons Kimie Miner Cyril Pahinui Gabby Pahinui Karani Pe(a Jeff Peterson Kea Reichel The Sunday Manoa The Sons of Hawaili Kapena Kolohe Kai Ooklah The Moc Natural Vibrations Sudden Rush Bruddah Waltah Jon Osorio
2. Explain the historical, social, and environmental (natural landscape) contexts in which the music of the specific Hawaiian artist you choose emerges from. Give some general background information about the artist and analyze two of their songs in terms of stylistic influences, instrumental elements, lyrical content, and compositional form.
Choose one prominent element (featured instrument, musical style, etc.) of this artist’s work that relates to the influence of Hawaiian music on international culture (film, tv, music, etc.). Illustrate your argument with an analysis of the influence of Hawaiian musical culture on a particular example of art.
Choose one additional song from a different musical artist (Hawaiian/non-Hawaiian, your free choice!) for contrast/comparison. Discuss how the artists are similar and how they are different in regards to the tradition of Hawaiian music.
Elements to include:
1. Curated playlist of 3 songs. 2 songs from the artist you choose from the list, and 1 additional song from a different musical artist (Hawaiian/non-Hawaiian) for contrast/comparison. 2. One specific example of non-Hawaiian music/artwork which features a Hawaiian influence. 3. Makes two references to points made in two different required reading texts.
Submission Format:
1. Podcast (Audio recording 20-30min in length) 2. Blog Entry (Word Document or text entry 1500-2000 words)
