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Ledward Kaapana
Master of the Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar

Articles and information about Hawaiian falsetto singing and slack key guitar master Ledward Kaapana.



Facts About Ledward Kaapana
  • Born: August 25, 1948
  • Grew up in Kalapana, Big Island, Hawaii
  • His twin brother is Nedward Kaapana
  • His cousin is Dennis Pavao
  • His uncle was slack key master Fred Punahoa
  • His mother was singer Tina Kaapana
  • Began performing with his Mother at age 14
  • Formed Hui Ohana with Ned and Dennis
  • After Hui Ohana borke up he formed I Kona
  • Released first solo album in 1983: Lima Wela
  • Released "Led Live" album on Dancing Cat in 90's

    Articles About Ledward Kaapana
  • Dancing Cat Records Led Kaapana Bio
  • PBS Led Kaapana and Richard Hoopii Interview
  • Booklines Hawaii Led Kaapana Biography
  • Bob Brozman Profile of Ledward Kaapana
  • SlackKey.com Bio of Ledward Kaapana
  • Wikipedia Ledward Kaapana Profile

    Video Clips of Ledward Kaapana
  • Ledward and Bob Brozman Performing "Ua Like"

    Recordings of Ledward Kaapana
  • Kila Kila Meets Ki Ho Alu (1997)
  • Led Live: Solo (1994)
  • Lima Wela (1983/2002)
  • Black Sand (2000)
  • Grandmaster Slack Key Guitar (2006)
  • In the Saddle
  • Waltz of the Wind

    Recordings with Hui Ohana
  • The Best of Hui Ohana, Volume 1 (1979/1988)
  • The Best of Hui Ohana, volume 2 (1979/1993)
  • Live at Hawaii Sound Studios (1975/1998)

    Official Web Site of Ledward Kaapana
    LedKaapana.com

    See also:
  • Slack Key Guitar Musicians
  • Hawaiian Falsetto Singers
  • Hawaiian Music Artists A to Z


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