Summary: Enjoy the magic of a Hawaiian Christmas with slack key master Kapono Beamer, sharing tales of his family's holiday traditions and rich musical legacy. Heidi Chang hosts this half-hour music special.
Hopefully the title won't make you wonder about the timeliness of the piece. It's not just about Hawaiian Christmas. Kapono Beamer is a storyteller who uses music as time pieces, if I may. Beamer is part of a famiy with a long list of achievements in music and Hawaiian culture. His playing is rich in style yet simple in its statement.
PDs should recognize this piece not just as a Christmas ornament, but as a jewel in their programming line-up anytime of the year.
If you're still looking for Christmas Day programming, Heidi Chang's intimate half hour with Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Master Kapono Beamer is just the ticket. Christmas stories and memories are told throughout the program, lovingly seasoned with music from Kapono Beamer, and near perfect , natural, and pleasently voiced hosting by Chang. It's a slice of Christmas culture everyone will enjoy on Christmas Day.
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Emon Hassan
Posted on December 24, 2006 at 11:02 AM | Permalink
Review of Hawaiian Christmas with Slack Key Master Kapono Beamer
Hopefully the title won't make you wonder about the timeliness of the piece. It's not just about Hawaiian Christmas. Kapono Beamer is a storyteller who uses music as time pieces, if I may. Beamer is part of a famiy with a long list of achievements in music and Hawaiian culture. His playing is rich in style yet simple in its statement.
PDs should recognize this piece not just as a Christmas ornament, but as a jewel in their programming line-up anytime of the year.
Michael Johnson
Posted on December 19, 2006 at 09:15 PM | Permalink
Review of Hawaiian Christmas with Slack Key Master Kapono Beamer
If you're still looking for Christmas Day programming, Heidi Chang's intimate half hour with Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Master Kapono Beamer is just the ticket. Christmas stories and memories are told throughout the program, lovingly seasoned with music from Kapono Beamer, and near perfect , natural, and pleasently voiced hosting by Chang. It's a slice of Christmas culture everyone will enjoy on Christmas Day.