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Hawaiian music consists of romantic, folk-based musings that unfold narratives of island life inspired by the tropical backdrop and native sounds. The music of Hawaii includes an array of traditional and popular styles, ranging from native Hawaiian folk music to modern rock and hip hop. Hawaii's musical contributions to the music of the United States are out of proportion to the state's small size. Styles like slack-key guitar are well-known worldwide, while Hawaiian-tinged music is a frequent part of Hollywood soundtracks. Hawaii also made a major contribution to country music with the introduction of the steel guitar. Traditional Hawaiian folk music is a major part of the state's musical heritage. The Hawaiian people have inhabited the islands for centuries and have retained much of their traditional musical knowledge. Their music is largely religious in nature, and includes chanting and dance music. Hawaiian music has had an enormous impact on the music of other Polynesian islands; indeed, music author Peter Manuel called the influence of Hawaiian music a "unifying factor in the development of modern Pacific musics". Although many songs are sung in Hawaiian, many are sung in English. Hands down, the best known and most influential musician of Hawaiian music is the late, great Gabby Pahinui (1921-1980) who held the world's record for knowing the largest amount of slack key tunings.

Kapono Stand in the Light	Ozzie Kotani Paka Ua (Raindrops)	George Kahumoku, Jr. Na 'Ano'ano: The Seeds	Priscilla Island of Love

Sean Na'auao and Robi Kahakalau S & R	Ka'ala Boys The Best of Ka'ala Boys	Amy Hanaiali'i Generation Hawai'i	Jake Shimabukuro Gently Weeps

Allan Thomas Coconut Culture	Eddie Kamae Eddie Kamae & Friends	The Sunday Manoa The Sunday Manoa III	Hapa Maui

Mana'o Company Spread a Little Aloha	Cyril Pahinui Ka Ho'oilina Mau	Martin Pahinui Ho'olohe (Listen)	Lono Radio Kihei - Music From The Southside

Andy Cummings Andy Cummings & His Hawaiian Serenaders	Various Artists Holoholo Mai Maui	Cindy Combs Land of Endless Summer	Various Artists Hawaiian Style Music

Various Artists Hawaiian Escape	Various Artists Hawaiian Slack Key Kings	Darrell Labrado Shaka the Moon	Baba B Squeeze Me, Tease Me

Na Pali Na Pali	Bill Tapia Duke of Uke	Na Leo Pilimehana Where I Live There Are Rainbows	Ziggy Marley & The Melody Makers Jahmekya

Bryan Kessler Songs of Kauai	George Kahumoku, Jr. and Daniel Ho Hymns of Hawai'i, Volume 2	Darlene Ahuna Bridge Between Generations	The Surfers Songs from the Pipe

Barefoot Natives Barefoot Natives	The Brothers Cazimero Some Call It Aloha...Don't Tell	Ried Kapo Ku Here Comes the Sun	Duke Kahanamoku A Beachboy Party

Bruddah Kuz Talkin' da Kine	Peter Moon Band Cane Fire	Kahiau Forward	Various Artists Legends of Falsetto

Various Artists Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Masters	Keali'i Reichel Melelana	Nohelani Cypriano Around Again	Yvonne Elliman The Best of Yvonne Elliman

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