Entries Tagged 'Dance' ↓
August 24th, 2009 — Artist, Dance, Hawaii, Hawaiian music, History, Hula, In-Depth Interview, interview
Only a few working female vocalists in Hawaii have achieved “diva” status. Marlene Sai is one of them. In the first part of a two-part series, Marlene Sai talks about being mentored by her uncle, Andy Cummings – legendary Hawaiian music pioneer and composer of the iconic song “Waikiki.” Sai also talks about being discovered by Don Ho while she was still a junior in high school, and the golden age of Hawaiian music in Waikiki.
Long Story Short - Marlene Sai - Hawaiian "Diva" - Part One [26:42m]:
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Long Story Short with Leslie Wilcox is a production of PBS Hawaii.
August 28th, 2008 — Dance, Hawaii, Hula, In-Depth Interview, conversation, interview
What does it mean to be an artist? For Peter Rockford Espiritu, it’s a lifelong journey of creative expression through dance. Peter is founder, choreographer and artistic director of Tau Dance Theater, a dance company that combines ballet, modern dance, hula and Pacific Island traditions into something completely original.
Long Story Short - Peter Rockford Espiritu - Tau Dance Theatre Founder [26:48m]:
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Long Story Short with Leslie Wilcox is a production of PBS Hawaii.
