Volcano Art Center’s Spring Concert Series continues May 12 with Hapa, “A Celebration of Loea Hula Charles Kauhi Kaupu,” in a concert to celebrate the life of one of Hawaii’s great chanters. Kilauea Military Camp’s Kilauea Theater will be the place to be with performances by Barry and Ron as they celebrate their “music brother.”
Volcano Art Center’s Spring Concert Series continues May 12 with Hapa, “A Celebration of Loea Hula Charles Kauhi Kaupu,” in a concert to celebrate the life of one of Hawaii’s great chanters. Kilauea Military Camp’s Kilauea Theater will be the place to be with performances by Barry and Ron as they celebrate their “music brother.”
Guests are invited to join in chant and dance at 6:30 p.m., before the performance begins. “Sharing the arts and celebrating Hawaii’s musicians is our mission. We believe in keeping art accessible and affordable for all, but it’s the generous donations from our community that bring these great concerts to Volcano,” Volcano Art Center CEO Tanya Aynessazian said.
“We are so excited to have Barry and Ron of Hapa performing and honoring the great art of oli,” Concerts Coordinator David Wallerstein said. “Charles’ expertise in oli, the ancient art of Polynesian chant, is something that we want to celebrate with our elders and pass on to our keiki at Volcano Art Center. I promise a special and moving evening for all that join us. … We hope this wonderful evening will ignite a passion for music in all who attend and maybe inspire a few donations for this beautiful Polynesian art and Volcano Art Center.”
From Hapa’s humble beginnings, when the group’s self-titled, critically-acclaimed album captured all six Na Hoku Hanohano awards for which it was nominated, to today with the line-up of Barry Flanagan and Ron Kualaau, Hapa’s brilliant artistry, musicianship and creativity affirms it’s place among the greatest musicians of Hawaiian Music.
Hapa’s music evokes a place that many people at different times have referred to as heavenly. The overriding quality of their music is one of beauty and serenity, found in the majestic tones of oli, Hawaiian chant, mele, Hawaiian song, the elegant moments of the sacred dance known as Hula, and the sounds of virtuoso slack-key guitar.
The group’s groundbreaking music established it as one of the most internationally recognized names in Hawaiian music since its debut release, with sold-out shows from Honolulu, to Tokyo to New York … and Volcano.
The concert begins at 7:00 p.m. with $35.00 tickets available for advance purchase at Volcano Art Center’s Niaulani Campus, at VAC Art Gallery or online at volcanoartcenter.org. For more information, contact David at 967-8222 or concerts@volcanoartcenter.com.
Volcano Art Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization created in 1974 whose mission is to promote, develop and perpetuate the artistic, cultural and environmental heritage of Hawaii through the arts and education.