Dennis Kamakahi: The Best Slackkey Ever
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Dennis David Ka-hekili-mamao-i-kalani-keha ( The Distant Thunder In The Highest Heavens ) Kamakahi is one of the best known Hawai'ian musicians in the world. A two time Grammy winner, Uncle Dennis (Uncle is a term of respect in Hawai'i and doesn't denote blood relationship) makes his guitar truly sing.Born on March 31, 1953 in Honolulu, his musical journey began at the age of three, playing the ukulele with his father and grandfather.
By the time he was ten, Uncle Dennis had started playing guitar, and at the young age of fourteen, he had begun composing his own music. A legend was busy coming to life!
By the 1970s, Uncle Dennis had discovered that he had another calling in addition to music - God was calling him to the ministry. He was ordained in 1977, and founded the Ka Leo Mana mission in Hawai'i.
This is music not to be missed. It is music from the heart and of the heart, music from the soul and of the soul. It is the spirit of Aloha.
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Congratulations on winning the 2007 Hawaiian Music GRAMMY AWARD!
Woohoo!
This is Uncle Dennis' second Grammy win, of what I personally hope will be a long long list to come.
Congratulations, Uncle Dennis and friends!
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The Top Five Reasons Dennis Kamakahi is the my favorite slack key player
- Uncle Dennis is an amazing guitarist.
- He has a rich, mellow voice.
- He writes songs that melt your heart.
- "It's the sweetest sound you'll ever hear," according to Uncle Dennis (referring to slack key)
- If you liked the music in Lilo and Stitch, you'll love Uncle Dennis!
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Discography
1973- Waimea Music Festival (Panini Records)
1974- 'Ia 'Oe E Ka La Vol. 1 (Nakahili Productions)
1974- Eddie Kamae presents the Sons of Hawaii (HS1001)
1975- The Music of Hawaii (National Geographic Society)
1975- Eddie Kamae presents the Sons of Hawaii (HS2002)
1976- Eddie Kamae presents the Sons of Hawaii (HS3003)
1977- Eddie Kamae presents the Sons of Hawaii (Ho'omau HS 4004)
1978- Christmas Time with Eddie Kamae and the Sons of Hawaii (HS 5005)
1979- Eddie Kamae presents the Sons of Hawaii (Grassroots HS 6006)
1981- Eddie Kamae presents the Best of the Sons of Hawaii (HS 7007)
1996- Pua'ena (Dancing Cat Records)
1998- 'Ohana (Dancing Cat Records)
1999- Hui Aloha (Dancing Cat Records)
2001- Crossroads w/Na 'Oiwi (Na 'Oiwi Productions)
2002- Na 'Oiwi - The Sequel (Na 'Oiwi Productions)
2003- The Gift of Music - From Father To Son (Dennis Kamakahi Productions)
2004- David Kamakahi - " PA'ANI (Dennis Kamakahi Productions)
2005- Lilo and Stitch 2 - DVD
2005- Lilo and Stitch CD - Island Favorites
2006 Hawaiian Slack Key Kings - Nominated for 2006 Grammy Award
2006- Legends of Slack Key Guitar - Nominated for 2006 Grammy Award
2007- Dennis Kamakahi - "LA'AKEA" (Addison Street Records) (tentative)
2007- Dennis Kamakahi and Shane August "MUSIC IN THE KEY OF SLACK" (Makamae Music) (tentative)
(This information from Rev. Kamakahi's website press kit.)
Uncle Dennis' Awards.
Hawaiian Song, "Sweet Weuweu".
1980 NA HOKU HANOHANO AWARD from the Hawaii Academy of
Recording Artists Haku Mele Catagory for the song, "E Hihiwai".
1985 FRANK P. KERNOHAN AWARD from the Kamehameha Schools for
distinguished achievement in the field of Music.
1987 HONOLULU CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION for distinguished achievement in
the field of Hawaiian Music.
1997 NA HOKU HANOHANO AWARDS - BEST MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR
NOMINATION from the Hawaii Academy of Recording Artists for the album
Pua'ena (Dancing Cat Records).
1999 NA HOKU HANOHANO AWARDS - BEST MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR
NOMINATION from the Hawaii Academy of Recording Artists for the album
'Ohana (Dancing Cat Records).
2001 Proclaimation from the Office of the Mayor, City and County of Honolulu designating August 19,
2001 DENNIS KAMAKAHI KIHO'ALU 2001, 19th ANNUAL SLACK KEY GUITAR FESTIVAL DAY
2005- NA HOKU HANOHANO AWARDS - Kiho'alu Award (Slack Key Award)
2006- HAWAII STATE FOUNDATION ON CULTURE AND THE ARTS INDIVIDUAL FELLOWSHIP AWARD
(State of Hawaii)
2006- Dennis Kamakahi nominated for Grammy Awards on 2 CDs: Hawaiian Slack Key Kings & Legends of Slack Key Guitar
2007- Dennis Kamakahi receives Grammy Award
2007- Maui City Council Resolution honoring Grammy Winners
2007- State of Hawaii Legislature Resolution honoring Grammy Winners
(This information from Rev. Kamakahi's website press kit.)
Other Hawai'ian links
- Keali'i Reichel, musician and kumu hula
- Carleton Lewis Keali'inaniaimokuokalani Reichel (born 1962) popularly known as Keali'i Reichel, is a popular and bestselling singer, songwriter, choreographer, dancer, chanter, scholar, teacher, and personality from the State of Hawai'i.
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