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Book Hawaii Entertainment 2005

    Book Details:
  • Author : Entertainment Publications, Incorporated
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 2004-06
  • ISBN : 9781585538478
  • Pages : 566 pages

Download or read book Hawaii Entertainment 2005 written by Entertainment Publications, Incorporated and published by . This book was released on 2004-06 with total page 566 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Lost

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  • Author :
  • Publisher : PediaPress
  • Release :
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 505 pages

Download or read book Lost written by and published by PediaPress. This book was released on with total page 505 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Listen but Don t Ask Question

Download or read book Listen but Don t Ask Question written by Kevin Fellezs and published by Duke University Press. This book was released on 2019-12-06 with total page 229 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Performed on an acoustic steel-string guitar with open tunings and a finger-picking technique, Hawaiian slack key guitar music emerged in the mid-nineteenth century. Though performed on a non-Hawaiian instrument, it is widely considered to be an authentic Hawaiian tradition grounded in Hawaiian aesthetics and cultural values. In Listen But Don’t Ask Question Kevin Fellezs listens to Kanaka Maoli (Native Hawaiian) and non-Hawaiian slack key guitarists in Hawai‘i, California, and Japan, attentive to the ways in which notions of Kanaka Maoli belonging and authenticity are negotiated and articulated in all three locations. In Hawai‘i, slack key guitar functions as a sign of Kanaka Maoli cultural renewal, resilience, and resistance in the face of appropriation and occupation, while in Japan it nurtures a merged Japanese-Hawaiian artistic and cultural sensibility. For diasporic Hawaiians in California, it provides a way to claim Hawaiian identity. By demonstrating how slack key guitar is a site for the articulation of Hawaiian values, Fellezs illuminates how slack key guitarists are reconfiguring notions of Hawaiian belonging, aesthetics, and politics throughout the transPacific.

Book Fodor s 2007 Hawaii

    Book Details:
  • Author : Mary Beth Bohman
  • Publisher : Fodors Travel Publications
  • Release : 2006-08-29
  • ISBN : 1400016762
  • Pages : 607 pages

Download or read book Fodor s 2007 Hawaii written by Mary Beth Bohman and published by Fodors Travel Publications. This book was released on 2006-08-29 with total page 607 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides information on Hawaiian history and culture, and shares advice on sightseeing, shopping, and entertainment

Book America Goes Hawaiian

Download or read book America Goes Hawaiian written by Geoff Alexander and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2018-12-31 with total page 293 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How did Hawaiian and Polynesian culture come to dramatically alter American music, fashion and decor, as well as ideas about race, in less than a century? It began with mainland hula and musical performances in the late 19th century, rose dramatically as millions shipped to Hawaii during the Pacific War, then made big leap with the advent of low-cost air travel. By the end of the 1950s, mainlanders were hosting tiki parties, listening to exotic music, lazing on rattan furniture in Hawaiian shirts and, of course, surfing. Increasingly, they were marrying people outside of their own racial groups as well. The author describes how this cultural conquest came about and the people and events that led to it.

Book Movie Roadshows

    Book Details:
  • Author : Kim R. Holston
  • Publisher : McFarland
  • Release : 2013-01-01
  • ISBN : 0786460628
  • Pages : 383 pages

Download or read book Movie Roadshows written by Kim R. Holston and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2013-01-01 with total page 383 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work examines a film distribution system paralleling the rise of early features and persisting until 1972, when Man of La Mancha was the final roadshow to require reserved seating. Synonymous with Hollywood's star-studded premieres, roadshows were longer and cost more than regular features, making the experience similar to attending the legitimate theater. Roadshows, often epic in subject matter, played selected (usually only one) theaters in major urban centers until demand decreased. De rigueur by the 1960s were musical overtures, intermissions, entre'acte and exit music and souvenir programs for sale in the lobby. Throughout the text are recollections by people who attended roadshows, including actor John Kerr and actresses Barbara Eden and Ingrid Pitt. The focus is on roadshows released in the United States but an appendix identifies international roadshows and films forecast but not released as roadshows. Included are plots, contemporary critical reaction, premiere dates, production background, and methods of promotion--i.e., the ballyhoo.

Book The    Ukulele

    Book Details:
  • Author : Jim Tranquada
  • Publisher : University of Hawaii Press
  • Release : 2012-05-31
  • ISBN : 0824865871
  • Pages : 298 pages

Download or read book The Ukulele written by Jim Tranquada and published by University of Hawaii Press. This book was released on 2012-05-31 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since its introduction to Hawai‘i in 1879, the ‘ukulele has been many things: a symbol of an island paradise; a tool of political protest; an instrument central to a rich musical culture; a musical joke; a highly sought-after collectible; a cheap airport souvenir; a lucrative industry; and the product of a remarkable synthesis of western and Pacific cultures. The ‘Ukulele: A History explores all of these facets, placing the instrument for the first time in a broad historical, cultural, and musical context. Drawing on a wealth of previously untapped sources, Jim Tranquada and John King tell the surprising story of how an obscure four-string folk guitar from Portugal became the national instrument of Hawai’i, of its subsequent rise and fall from international cultural phenomenon to “the Dangerfield of instruments,” and of the resurgence in popularity (and respect) it is currently enjoying among musicians from Thailand to Finland. The book shows how the technologies of successive generations (recorded music, radio, television, the Internet) have played critical roles in popularizing the ‘ukulele. Famous composers and entertainers (Queen Liliuokalani, Irving Berlin, Arthur Godfrey, Paul McCartney, SpongeBob SquarePants) and writers (Rudyard Kipling, Jack London, P. G. Wodehouse, Agatha Christie) wind their way through its history—as well as a host of outstanding Hawaiian musicians (Ernest Kaai, George Kia Nahaolelua, Samuel K. Kamakaia, Henry A. Peelua Bishaw). In telling the story of the ‘ukulele, Tranquada and King also present a sweeping history of modern Hawaiian music that spans more than two centuries, beginning with the introduction of western melody and harmony by missionaries to the Hawaiian music renaissance of the 1970s and 1980s.

Book Lonely Planet Best of Hawaii 2

Download or read book Lonely Planet Best of Hawaii 2 written by Adam Karlin and published by Lonely Planet. This book was released on 2021-12 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lonely Planet's Best of Hawaii is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Explore downtown Honolulu, hang out in hip-again Waikiki, or hike the verdant Kalalau Trail; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Hawaii and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet's Best of Hawaii: Up-to-date information - all businesses were rechecked before publication to ensure they are still open after 2020’s COVID-19 outbreak Color maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine, politics Covers Honolulu, Waikiki, Na Pali Coast Wilderness State Park, Hanalei Bay, Waimea Canyon, Moloka'i, Road to Hana, Wailea, Haleakala National Park, Waipio Valley, Mauna Kea, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, and more The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Best of Hawaii is filled with inspiring and colorful photos, and focuses on Hawaii's most popular attractions for those wanting to experience the best of the best. Looking for a more comprehensive guide that recommends both popular and offbeat experiences, and extensively covers all the country has to offer? Check out Lonely Planet's Honolulu, Waikiki & Oahu or Hawai'i, the Big Island guides. eBook Features: (Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones) Downloadable PDF and offline maps prevent roaming and data charges Effortlessly navigate and jump between maps and reviews Add notes to personalize your guidebook experience Seamlessly flip between pages Bookmarks and speedy search capabilities get you to key pages in a flash Embedded links to recommendations' websites Zoom-in maps and images Built-in dictionary for quick referencing About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveler since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travelers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 14 languages, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more. 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' – New York Times 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveler's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' – Fairfax Media (Australia)

Book e Pedia  Game of Thrones  season 6

Download or read book e Pedia Game of Thrones season 6 written by Wikipedia Contributors and published by e-Pedia. This book was released on 2017-02-22 with total page 3682 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This carefully crafted ebook is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. The sixth season of the fantasy drama television series Game of Thrones premiered on HBO on April 24, 2016, and concluded on June 26, 2016. It consists of ten episodes, each of approximately 50–60 minutes, largely of original content not found in George R. R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire series. Some material is adapted from the upcoming sixth novel The Winds of Winter and the fourth and fifth novels, A Feast for Crows and A Dance with Dragons. The series was adapted for television by David Benioff and D. B. Weiss. HBO ordered the season on April 8, 2014, together with the fifth season, which began filming in July 2015 primarily in Northern Ireland, Spain, Croatia, Iceland and Canada. Each episode cost over $10 million. This book has been derived from Wikipedia: it contains the entire text of the title Wikipedia article + the entire text of all the 593 related (linked) Wikipedia articles to the title article. This book does not contain illustrations. e-Pedia (an imprint of e-artnow) charges for the convenience service of formatting these e-books for your eReader. We donate a part of our net income after taxes to the Wikimedia Foundation from the sales of all books based on Wikipedia content.

Book Surfing about Music

    Book Details:
  • Author : Timothy J. Cooley
  • Publisher : Univ of California Press
  • Release : 2014-01-02
  • ISBN : 0520957210
  • Pages : 239 pages

Download or read book Surfing about Music written by Timothy J. Cooley and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2014-01-02 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This first major examination the interrelationships of music and surfing explores different ways that surfers combine surfing with making and listening to music. Tim Cooley uses his knowledge and experience as a practicing musician and avid surfer to consider the musical practices of surfers in locations around the world, taking into account ideas about surfing as a global affinity group and the real-life stories of surfers and musicians he encounters. In doing so, he expands ethnomusicological thinking about the many ways musical practices are integral to human socializing, creativity, and the condition of being human. Cooley discusses the origins of surfing in Hawai‘i, its central role in Hawaiian society, and the mele (chants) and hula (dance or visual poetry) about surfing. He covers instrumental rock from groups like Dick Dale and the Del Tones and many others, and songs about surfing performed by the Beach Boys. As he traces trends globally, three broad styles emerge: surf music, punk rock, and acoustic singer-songwriter music. Cooley also examines surfing contests and music festivals as well as the music used in a selection surf movies that were particularly influential in shaping the musical practices of significant groups of surfers. Engaging, informative, and enlightening, this book is a fascinating exploration of surfing as a cultural practice with accompanying rituals, habits, and conceptions about who surfs and why, and of how musical ideas and practices are key to the many things that surfing is and aspires to be.

Book Television Entertainment

Download or read book Television Entertainment written by Jonathan Gray and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2009-06-02 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Television Entertainment offers a thematically based overview, balancing an interest in art, aesthetics and audiences with the power, politics and production of television, that includes examples from recent and current television, including Lost, reality television, The Sopranos, The Simpsons, political satire, Grey’s Anatomy, The West Wing, soaps, and 24.

Book Fun with the Family Hawaii

    Book Details:
  • Author : Julie Demello
  • Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
  • Release : 2009-01-13
  • ISBN : 1461747406
  • Pages : 233 pages

Download or read book Fun with the Family Hawaii written by Julie Demello and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2009-01-13 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Planning a vacation in paradise with the kids? From hiking trails with scenic views to a queen’s summer palace to a petroglyph field, Hawaii offers many diverse activities for families to enjoy. Fun with the FamilyTM Hawaii leads the way to amusement parks, historical attractions, children’s museums, wildlife habitats, festivals, parks, and much more. It takes you and the little ones on an exhilarating journey through the Hawaiian Islands of Oahu, Maui, The Big Island, Kauai, Molokai, and Lanai, doing these and many other things: Exploring Hawaii’s rich multicultural roots and experiencing life on an early twentieth-century sugar cane plantation at Oahu's Hawaii Plantation Village Getting sprayed with ocean surf through a lava tube at Halona Blowhole Horseback riding on the slopes of Haleakala Crater in Maui Sailing on a sunset catamaran ride along the south shore of Kauai

Book Kika Kila

    Book Details:
  • Author : John W. Troutman
  • Publisher : UNC Press Books
  • Release : 2016-02-16
  • ISBN : 1469627930
  • Pages : 393 pages

Download or read book Kika Kila written by John W. Troutman and published by UNC Press Books. This book was released on 2016-02-16 with total page 393 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since the nineteenth century, the distinct tones of k&299;k&257; kila, the Hawaiian steel guitar, have defined the island sound. Here historian and steel guitarist John W. Troutman offers the instrument's definitive history, from its discovery by a young Hawaiian royalist named Joseph Kekuku to its revolutionary influence on American and world music. During the early twentieth century, Hawaiian musicians traveled the globe, from tent shows in the Mississippi Delta, where they shaped the new sounds of country and the blues, to regal theaters and vaudeville stages in New York, Berlin, Kolkata, and beyond. In the process, Hawaiian guitarists recast the role of the guitar in modern life. But as Troutman explains, by the 1970s the instrument's embrace and adoption overseas also worked to challenge its cultural legitimacy in the eyes of a new generation of Hawaiian musicians. As a consequence, the indigenous instrument nearly disappeared in its homeland. Using rich musical and historical sources, including interviews with musicians and their descendants, Troutman provides the complete story of how this Native Hawaiian instrument transformed not only American music but the sounds of modern music throughout the world.

Book DK Eyewitness Top 10 Honolulu and O ahu

Download or read book DK Eyewitness Top 10 Honolulu and O ahu written by DK Eyewitness and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2018-07-17 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Top 10 Honolulu and Oahu will lead you straight to the very best these beautiful islands have to offer. Whether you're looking for the things not to miss at the Top 10 sights or want to find the best nightspots, this guide is the perfect companion. Rely on dozens of Top 10 lists, from the Top 10 museums to the Top 10 events and festivals. There's even a list of the Top 10 things to avoid. The guide is divided by area with restaurant reviews for each, as well as recommendations for hotels, bars, and places to shop. You'll find the insider knowledge you need to explore every corner effortlessly with DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Top 10 Honolulu and Oahu.

Book Encyclopedia of Mobile Computing and Commerce

Download or read book Encyclopedia of Mobile Computing and Commerce written by Taniar, David and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2007-04-30 with total page 1176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The "Encyclopedia of Mobile Computing and Commerce" presents current trends in mobile computing and their commercial applications. Hundreds of internationally renowned scholars and practitioners have written comprehensive articles exploring such topics as location and context awareness, mobile networks, mobile services, the socio impact of mobile technology, and mobile software engineering.

Book Southern Cultures  2013 Global Southern Music Issue  Enhanced Ebook

Download or read book Southern Cultures 2013 Global Southern Music Issue Enhanced Ebook written by Harry L. Watson and published by UNC Press Books. This book was released on 2013-02-04 with total page 133 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Global Southern Music Issue enhanced eBook includes all the tracks on Traveling Shoes, our special free CD and: The South meets Senegal as hip-hop goes Trans-Atlantic. Hawaiian steel guitar sways the Southern musical landscape. Poet Allen Ginsberg and bluesman James "Son" Thomas trade verses. Aussie Elvis impersonators keep the king alive. A U.K. scholar offers a new perspective on the study of the blues. Music pirates keep alive another tradition of bootlegging in the South. And much more. Southern Cultures is published quarterly (spring, summer, fall, winter) by the University of North Carolina Press. The journal is sponsored by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's Center for the Study of the American South.