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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JOURNEY BACK IN TIME TO THE GOLDEN AGE OF HAWAI‘I WITH THE HONOLULU SYMPHONY TOYOTA POPSMihana Souza, Nathan Aweau and local stars join the Pops orchestra for an entertaining variety show!ARTISTS: CONCERTS: TICKETS: Honolulu – Take a trip back in time to the “Golden Age” of Hawaiian music with the Honolulu Symphony Toyota Pops on Friday, April 4 at 8 p.m. and Saturday, April 5 at 8 p.m. at the Blaisdell Concert Hall. Mihana Souza and Nathan Aweau join Maestro Matt Catingub and the Pops in this nostalgic celebration of the glorious music of the thirties, forties, fifties and beyond. Concertgoers will enjoy favorites such as the 1933 smash hit “Little Grass Shack,” Kui Lee’s “I’ll Remember You” and the eternal favorite, “Pearly Shells,” plus charismatic new Catingub arrangements of “Hawaii Five O” and “Hukilau.” The exciting double-bill concert also features Maestro Aaron Mahi and the Pops as they welcome singer Marlene Sai, slack key guitarists George Kuo and Martin Pahinui, steel guitarist Bobby Ingano, and The Kamehameha Schools Alumni Glee Club. This magical evening of cherished heritage songs and melodies, combined with the lush sound and ambiance of the Pops orchestra, features the Kamehameha Schools Alumni Glee Club in performance of favorites such as “Hole Waimea” and “Legend of the Rain.” Slack key and steel guitar fans will truly enjoy beautiful interpretations of songs such as “Palolo,” “Those Hula Blues” and “The Poi Song.” And, the lovely Marlene Sai graces the stage with classics including “Ha‘aheo,” “Sweet Memories” and “Sunset.” Tickets for “Golden Age of Hawaii” start from only $14 and are on sale now. The Honolulu Symphony offers a 20% discount to seniors, military and students. Tickets are for sale at Ticketmaster outlets: 1-877-750-4400 or www.ticketmaster.com and Times Supermarkets. Call the Box Office at (808) 792-2000 (days) or (808) 524-0815 ext. 245 (evenings) for more information and please visit www.honolulusymphony.com. About Mihana Souza and Nathan AweauMihana Souza is a descendent of one of Hawai‘i’s most legendary musical families. Her mother, the late Irmgard Farden Aluli, is one of Hawai‘i’s most prolific songwriters and performers. Music has been a part of Mihana’s life from the very first moment she remembers. Growing up singing, Mihana joined the Kailua High School Madrigals – an experience that allowed her to travel with this prestigious singing group, spreading the music from Hawai‘i to many parts of the world. Soon after college, Mihana became part of the group Puamana, which included her mother, sister Aima McManus, and cousin Luana McKenney. Puamana has been at the forefront of performing Hawaiian music for over 25 years. Their harmonies and gracious demeanor with residents and visitors is the essence of the spirit of aloha, and their recordings are treasured possessions in the hands of fans and collectors. In 2001 Mihana debuted her solo CD, “Rust On The Moon,” which emphasized her sultry voice, song-writing skills, and love of many kinds of music. The multi-talented Mihana not only delivered with a voice of gold, but amazingly wrote both the lyrics and music for all but one of the twelve selections offered. Born into a musical family in Honolulu, Nathan Aweau’s early years consisted of piano lessons, learning the guitar and ukulele – with the natural ability to sing. At one time, the saxophone was his main instrument and he once thought that this would be his lifetime passion. In college he performed in the jazz ensemble, as a bass player, and the wind symphony, as a percussionist. By this time his passion for the electric bass made him decide that this would be his main instrument. Nathan began his professional career accompanying performers such as Gabe Baltazar, Henry Kapono, Loyal Garner and Nohelani Cypriano. He was a member of the Na Hoku Honohano-award-winning-group Ka'eo, and the award-winning-group The Ali‘i’s. He also did a 15 year stint with the legendary Don Ho as bass player and back up singer. In 2002, Nathan released his debut CD called “E Apo Mai,” which garnered him Hoku awards for “Male Vocalist of the Year” and “Song of the Year.” This project was his most gratifying to date because he wrote and arranged most of the songs, performed all of the instruments, recorded and engineered the whole project and released it on his own record label. In 2005, Nathan released a project called “The Hawai‘i Classic Series” of which CDs are released as specific themes. The first was named “Vintage,” in which the focus was on popular hapa-haole songs. The second installment, named “Hula,” was based on popular auwana hulas of the past. These releases garnered Nathan “Male Vocalist of the Year” Hoku awards for 2006 and 2007. Nathan also released “Bass Etude” in 2005 – a CD that centered on the electric bass guitar, in a contemporary/eclectic sound. This project was awarded the Hoku for “Jazz Album of the Year” in 2006. The Honolulu Symphony Toyota Pops series is made possible thanks to the generosity of our season sponsor, Toyota Dealers of Hawaii. The Honolulu Symphony gratefully acknowledges the support of the City and County of Honolulu Mayor's Office of Culture and the Arts. The Honolulu Symphony also thankfully acknowledges the valued support of the Honolulu Advertiser and Servco Lexus. These concerts are supported in part by the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts through appropriations from the Legislature of the State of Hawaii and by the National Endowment for the Arts. # # # |
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