Gabby Pop Pihiunui - Honolulu, HI
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saopaulo1
N 21° 16.748 W 157° 49.870
4Q E 621255 N 2353489
A statue of Gabby Pop Pihiunui in Waikiki.
Waymark Code: WM17MC5
Location: Hawaii, United States
Date Posted: 03/08/2023
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Gabby 'Pops" Pahinui, c1 working-class hero and self-taught musician, was one of the great masters of Hawaii's unique slack-key guitar sound. Raised on blues and jazz, his first professional gig was in 1933, followed by years of performing. In 1946, he recorded Hiilawe, the first-ever recording of Hawaiian slack-key and a song that still brings tears to the eyes of all who listen. Considered the father of slack-key, Gabby had weekend jam-sessions or kanikapila, in his backyard in Walmanalo, O'ahu, that drew musicians from throughout Hawail They just wanted to play with the master, makig, music with a sound that has spread around the globe. Three of Gabbys son's, Sla, Cyril and Martin have followed their father's footsteps, making music and carrying his legacy toward,
Name of Musician: Gabby Pop Pihiunui
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