HONOLULU -- It has been almost 13 years since Israel Kamakawiwo’ole’s death and the man and album that remain the foundation of his enduring legacy are the subjects of a new biography of both. Written for Continuum’s 33 1/3 series of music books by cultural freelance writer Dan Kois, Facing Future the book is a short non-comprehensive read of 170 pages documenting the making of the now legendary CD and how there is indeed a very fine line between aggressive marketing and exploitation.
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KANEOHE -- For more than 20 years, the Kaneohe Bay Regional Council (KBRC) has been the voice of Koolaupoko (Windward Oahu) advising the State and County on issues affecting Kaneohe Bay. [read more...]