Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 33, Number 4, 1 April 2016 — Waimānalo Kanikapila celebrates Pahinui birthdays [ARTICLE]

Waimānalo Kanikapila celebrates Pahinui birthdays

ByTreenaShapiro More than 150 Hawai'i musicians, dancers and eultural practitioners will gather April 23 for the 9th annual Gabby Pahinui Waimānalo Kanikapila. The annual event celebrates the late Gabby Pahinui's birthday on April 21 and his son Cyril Pahinui's birthday on April 22. The kanikapila is reminscent of jam sessions that spanned entire weekends at Gabby Pahinui's home when musicians of all ages eame to play with "The Master," helping to revitalize Hawai'i's musical traditions. Cyril Pahinui grew up in that environment and has been playing music his entire life, including with his father's group, the "Gabby Band." Running from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., the festival will also feature educational and informational booths from community organizations, cultural demonstrations and displays, music workshops, food booths, arts and crafts vendors and lomilomi massage. The event is free, but is supported by t-shirt sales. To order, or to get more information about the kanikapila, visit www. gabbypahinui.com. ■