Ledward Kaapana - Millennium Stage (July 5, 2017)

Ledward Kaapana’s mastery of stringed instruments, particularly slack key guitar, and his extraordinary baritone and leo ki`eki`e (falsetto) voices have made him a musical legend. With easy-going style and kolohe (rascal) charm, he has built a loyal corps of “Led Heads” from Brussels to his birthplace on the Big Island of Hawaii. Recognition by his peers earned Kaapana four Grammy® nominations and two wins on slack key compilations.
Presented in collaboration with the 2017 D.C. Smithsonian Folklife Festival and the Library of Congress Homegrown Series.

[@brandulph]

If this great guitar picking doesn't rid you of whatever stress you carry, and put you in a happy and relaxed mood, nothing will! Thanks for sharing, buddy! And by the way, he's got a great voice too!

[@susanadiasjohnson457]

This extraordinary performance blows me away. I just found it now. Been a fan for decades. He is unlike any other performer I know of. His guitar has a life of its own, it breathes the spirit of Hawaii. Also he is a master teacher. In one minute he just now teaches us about the unique style of playing Hawaiian guitar, what the left hand does with melody and the right hand with bass. Effortless at every aspect of his genius. Mahalo.

[@rocky-iv1446]

I lived Hawai'i my whole life and have never seen unko Ledward Kaapana. Sadly.

[@rudyramirezjr2309]

Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction 1:00 - E Ku'u Sweet Lei Poina 'Ole 5:43 - Interlude I 6:27 - Opihi Moe Moe 9:57 - Interlude II 11:52 - Radio Hula/Yellow Ginger Lei 16:58 - Interlude III 17:17 - Wai Oki Aniani 21:42 - Interlude IV 23:45 - E Ku'u Morning Dew 28:41 - Interlude V 29:13 - Killing Me Softly 33:41 - Interlude VI 34:18 - Whee Ha Swing 37:56 - Interlude VIII 39:29 - I Kona 42:45 - Interlude IX 43:18 - Koke'e 47:06 - Interlude X 47:29 - Pua Tuberose 53:51 - Interlude XI 54:29 - Na Ka Pueo 57:39 - Interlude XII 58:42 - Pua Hana Slack Key 1:00:52 - Outro

[@davidcrawford3906]

Thanks for making life more beautiful!

[@guyc9577]

Wow, was looking up the slack key festival and came across this! Cuz, I didn't know that your teacher was your uncle Fred, unreals! So proud you playing Kennedy Center! And like always gives me a tear bringing back the sound of Hawai'i...mahalo..... Guy & Tricia

[@quickfoxxes]

Such sweet sounds from Ledford! He and Frank and their friends provide the most relaxing and enchanting sonic breezes from that lovely place in the world - Hawaii. The trade winds and surf sounds are the only parts missing, but they are there in memory. Thank you again! Bless you and those you love.

[@donnafryman9095]

Great music! We just discovered Led on our Rogers State University's Channel 35 last night on TV! Love it! So relaxing and beautiful!

[@garrytownsend2365]

Mahalo Ledward, you are a genius. You have a gigantic following. Aloha nui and greetings from Australia - the biggest Pacific island. I am Australian by birth but Hawaiian by choice!

[@raiderfrankdatank]

whoa brah, howcome get dislikes? no can bah!

[@dlshoward4446]

on

[@hendrikuslouis610]

This the beautiful mussic tank for you miter Ledwar Kaapana.

[@SingleMalt77005]

Can someone create a time-stamped setlist?

[@lillysummer5590]

Absolutely beautiful. Pure Aloha. Brilliant. Awakens every cell in my body, heart, mind & spirit. 🌈🌈❤️

[@dorothygeneraux376]

There are no words. Led brings the spirit of Aloha everywhere he goes, sharing his extraordinary talent, in his humble and happy way. I can listen 24/7. Ala-way up! Jus' press, Led...Dottie in PDX

[@albertpacheco6421]

Bautiful music so relaxing Ledward bradda his a legend..

[@dorothygeneraux376]

Led brings the spirit of Aloha everywhere he goes. His humble and happy nature blends with his extraordinary talent on the instruments, as he makes them TALK! I could listen 24/7 Ala-way up!.🌺 " PDX Dottie"

[@janetmabe851]

thank you for all of your music love it wish I was on the beach lession to it

[@Sooz-po7xk]

Thank you! Ledward's music soothes my soul!

[@margielandis2015]

I love this whole performance, start to finish. Led, you are a gem in this world. Mahalo for all you do.

[@JakeIannarino]

I love this guy!

[@solsun75]

True Master at work here.

[@folkheartandsoul4490]

Absolute Perfection! Our Hawaiian Living Legend! I live Kalapana too, Ledward🌺

[@vwheato]

one of the best by one of the best

[@patriciayomes8800]

It’s a beautiful song n Singer gave it a little country twang as in Cowboy! Awesome!

[@kathleenarnold8863]

I love Led, his songs and stories about his past, true Hawaiian beginnings learning the music with his family. Mahalo,, a brighter day for all

[@pamelawalker5644]

I just landed on this quite by accident this afternoon while I was sewing and talk about an enjoyable time. You've made my day. What sweet sweet beautiful music. Thank You!

[@patriciayomes8800]

Since he looks like a Cowboy with red boots, I picture him on a horse slow motion while he sings

[@patriciayomes8800]

Dang! Makes me think of the old folks singing from the debt of their Soul

[@patriciayomes8800]

Your family is so talented--their gift of music blows u away!!!!

[@SlackKeyRon]

Sooo Smooth.

[@patriciayomes8800]

You hear different sounds he’s singing n playing the uke same time

[@markklunis403]

Practicing Aloha. No T.V. 4 me.

[@patriciayomes8800]

Nice! Like your red boots Cowboy. Nice music too!

[@patriciayomes8800]

Amazing! This man is gifted. No one sings like him!

[@patriciayomes8800]

So beautiful! It puts you over the rainbow🌈

[@matthewpedigo2149]

Love ya Ledward. This is some great stuff.

[@rocky-iv1446]

The humble Hawaiian, aloha oe unko Ledward.

[@hendrikuslouis610]

Hebat pak Ledwar Kaapana tdk ada tandingannya.

[@patriciayomes8800]

His singing is so beautiful

[@erlindaochoa129]

Just Beautiful....

[@weedyliver]

❤

[@patriciayomes8800]

Yes, he blows you away

[@matthiashartmann8238]

Einzigartig, virtuos und wunderschön.

[@patriciayomes8800]

Beautiful

[@patriciayomes8800]

Nice

[@kawikadee9670]

Beautiful

[@petiottauru2608]

Iaorana