I learned that the term slack-key is both a style of playing and a unique tuning. The guitar is tuned from standard (E, A, D, G, B, E) to essentially an open G chord (D, G, D, G, B, D). When Kaapana ...

Already a devotee of playing in altered, non- standard tunings, he quickly fell in lo ve with the gentle spirit of slack key and the great sense of discovery that comes with exploring new tunings.

Tunings are the foundation of slack key, and no slack-key album is complete without them. West includes the tunings he used and also lists the changes he made in the basic tunings on individual songs.

Raised at his grandfather’s ranch in Waimea, legendary Hawaiian musician Keola Beamer and his wife kuma hula Moanalani returned home to kick off the Kahilu’s 2022-23 season in grand style.

Makana, the slack-key guitarist, singer and songwriter, is returning to the City for two performances this Thursday, showcasing a range of genres including Hawaiian slack-key, bluegrass, celtic ...

Eccentric and eclectic -- two words that have been used to describe George Winston. On Wednesday night Winston -- a solo guitar, piano and harmonic artist and producer of Hawaiian slack-key guitar ...

Slack-key guitar was a family art form in Hawaii. Each clan had its own special tunings that were passed down from generation to generation.

But thieves left the day with a somber tune. Chelle Pahinui, Cyril’s widow, said she had just returned from a slack key festival in Seattle when she received a […] ...

When he’s not playing lead guitar touring and recording with “Weird Al” Yankovic, Grammy winning musician Jim “Kimo” West pursues his love for Hawaiian slack key guitar. Releasing ...

Slack key, which gets its name from the unique tunings caused by “slacking” the guitar strings, is a soothing style full of relaxed beauty and is one Hawai’i’s most revered musical traditions.

Award-winning Bay Area slack-key guitarist Patrick Landeza will showcase his new album ‘Far Away’ with 2 shows streaming from local clubs.