Product Details

• Actors: Susan Friedman
• Directors: Susan Friedman
• Format: Color, Compilation, DVD, NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rating: G (General Audience)
• Studio: Grossman's Guitar Workshop
• DVD Release Date: January 17, 2006
• Run Time: 60 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B000CCBCMQ
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #78,972 in Movies & TV (See Bestsellers in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description
Featuring: Raymond Kane, Sonny Chillingworth, Ledward Kaapana, Leonard Kwan, Haunani Apoliona, Diana Aki, and George Kahamoku Jr. This compelling look at Hawaiian slack-key guitar unveils a cultural richness that is uniquely Hawaiian. The story is told not by a narrator but by the artists telling their stories in their own words so that the spirit and feeling of the Hawaiian people emerge. The development of slack-key corresponds with Hawaiian culture while preserving its tradition in form and verse. This film, with its infectious musical aspects that are specifically Hawaiian, couples with its rich visual material and varied sequences, is an important documentary of Hawaiian culture to share with contemporary audiences.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Hawaiian slack key guitar, March 29, 2006

By	S. Diaz (San Diego, CA. USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Good introduction into Hawaii's unique style of tuning and playing the guitar. Passed down from father to son since the 1800's, slack key guitar is now known worldwide. Played in their homes and on the beaches of Hawaii this DVD will make you want to catch the next plane to Hawaii.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The perfect introduction to slack key guitar!, February 10, 2003

By	Craig Patchett (Encinitas, CA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Ki Ho'alu: That's Slack Key Guitar [VHS] (VHS Tape)

I hope this video becomes available again, because it is far and away the best introduction to slack key guitar I've seen. While it focuses on Raymond Kane ("Kah-nay") it also includes other great artists such as Sonny Chillingworth, Leonard Kwan, Ledward Ka`apana, and more. Even if you've never heard of slack key, grab a copy of this video and open your ears (and heart) to some of the most beautiful and relaxing guitar music in the world.

5.0 out of 5 stars Now available on DVD!, October 29, 2006

By	Kevin Fellezs (San Francisco, CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Ki Ho'alu: That's Slack Key Guitar [VHS] (VHS Tape)

This title is now available on DVD. As the other reviewer suggests, if you are interested in Hawaiian slack key guitar, this video is a must-see item. Highly recommended!