"Hawaiian Legends Tour" ➤ Egyptian Theater, Boise, Idaho
Schedule
Sun Jan 22 2023 at 06:00 pm to 08:00 pm
Location
The Egyptian Theatre | Boise, ID
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Touring together, Keola Beamer & Henry Kapono with Keola’s wife Moana Beamer performing hula, have been greeted by wildly enthusiastic audiences, celebrating their original songs that have become beloved contemporary Hawaiian classics. Share the spirit of the Islands with these Legends in Boise, Idaho at the Egyptian Theater.ABOUT
Keola Beamer & Henry Kapono are two legends of Hawaiian music. Each became an icon in the 1970s, both at the creative forefront as Hawaiian music reinvented itself. They have continued to lead the way for over 4 decades.
Keola Beamer’s contributions to slack key guitar during the 1970s began to spark public interest in kī-hō‘alu, launching a statewide revival of the tradition, and his 1978 release, Honolulu City Lights, is the largest selling recording in the history of Hawai‛ian music. He both created new Hawaiian music, while also being one of first to integrate traditional Hawaiian instruments into contemporary music. Today he is one of Hawai‛i’s premier singer-songwriters, arrangers, composers, and masters of the Hawaiian slack key guitar. Beamer has been inducted into the Hawaiian Music Hall of Fame.“He’s an exceptional musician, a very good player, and a beautiful singer. He’ll bring the spirit of the island to the concert.” – Paul Simon
His wife Moanalani Beamer performs hula as well as chants and traditional Hawaiian instruments. She has achieved the respected title of “Kumu hula” following a rigorous process of traditional study and rites of graduation.
Henry Kapono skyrocketed to stardom as a member of the popular duo Cecilio & Kapono (aka C&K) and was at the forefront of the music that helped forge the sound of ‘70s music in Hawai`i. Their laid-back, contemporary rock that voiced the feelings of an entire generation in Hawai‘i. Today as a solo artist, Kapono is a Grammy-nominated and award-winning singer-songwriter, whose’s sound is a unique blend of rock, reggae, and blues. He was voted the 2021 Favorite Entertainer of the Year and received his 21st Nā Hōkū Hanohano (Hawaiian “Grammy”) award in 2022.
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Where is it happening?
The Egyptian Theatre, 700 W Main St, Boise, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
Tickets
USD 30.00 to USD 50.00