Kohala
Waikoloa, Hawaii, United States | Established. Jan 01, 2014 | INDIE
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“This may just wind up being the best acoustic guitar instrumental album released this year. These three artists have recorded some of the most beautiful acoustic instrumental tunes I've heard in a few years - this music is fantastic! How good is this recording? I couldn't even begin to single out a track as a favorite; they're all grade A top choice. Kohala are exceptional talents and the proof is everywhere on this exceptional album.” - Wind & Wire, Bill Binkleman
“Palm Records; their top artist is KOHALA, an acoustic guitar trio residing on the Big Island poised to conquer Japan…” - Billboard Magazine
“The balance makes "Kohala" great listening on headphones, but these carefully crafted arrangements are a best bet for any situation that calls for soothing romantic music. Call this exquisite!” - Honolulu Star Bulletin, John Berger
“KOHALA is becoming famous in Japan” - FM Fan Magazine, Sachiko Maruyama, editor
“KOHALA…A new ethereal beauty with quiet uncluttered arrangements…The beauty and charms that constitute Hawaii” - Honolulu Advertiser, Wayne Harada
“For simply beautiful guitar instrumentals, look no farther than …"KOHALA" - Island Magazine, Dewey Schurman
Discography
KOHALA
ISLAND TREASURES
FLYING
BACK TO KOHALA
COOL BREEZE
DEEPER BLUE
KOHALA LIVE
BEST OF KOHALA (Japan only)
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KOHALA's music, an acoustic instrumental blend of island, folk, and jazz, reflects the environment, landscape and culture of the Kohala region on the Big Island where the acoustic guitar trio lives. Comprised of three award-winning guitarists, Kohala began their performance career in Japan, where they continue to tour extensively in 1500 to 3000 seat concert halls.
The trio performs expertly crafted arrangements for acoustic guitars. Their live show includes anecdotes about the inspiration for their music: bossa-nova, jazz, reggae, slack-key guitar, Hawaiian music, world music, and more. While the band's recordings are instrumental, their live performances include some vocal songs with a hula dancer.
Tour venues have included Wolftrap (VA), Nashville Symphony Hall (Schermerhorn), Somerville Theater (Boston), Kumbwa Jazz Center (Santa Cruz), Throckmorton Theater (Mill Valley); Japan venues include NHK Concert Hall (Osaka), Kobe International Concert Hall, Aichi Concert Hall (Nagoya), Nakano Sun Plaza Hall (Tokyo), Sweet Basil, Blue Note Osaka, Blue Note Fukuoka, and concert halls throughout the Kansai area, Nagoya, and Tokyo, and Fukuoka. The trio has been featured in live performances and interviews on Japan's largest radio stations, including FM802 (Osaka), Tokyo FM, and ZIPFM (Nagoya), and J-Wave (Tokyo). The band has released 11 CDs since 1998.
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