Pacific Heartbeat

Let's Play Music! Slack Key with Cyril Pahinui & Friends

By Naʻalehu Anthony

Master slack key musician Cyril Pahinui jams with some of the most revered and talented musicians in Hawai‘i in intimate kanikapila-style backyard performances. Cyril was the son of Gabby “Pop” Pahinui, who is considered the “Godfather” of Hawaiian slack key guitar and whose music was featured prominently in the Academy Award-winning film, THE DESCENDANTS.

Cyril Pahinui passed away on November 17, 2018; this encore broadcast is dedicated to him.