Celebrating the Legacy of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar & Music
Sunday, January 17, 2027 Kala Koa Entertainment celebrates 19 years of bringing the biggest and brightest names in Hawaiian music, taking fans on a Hawaiian musical journey showcasing GRAMMY-winning and Na Hoku Hanohano (Hawaiian Grammy) award-winning Hawaiian kiho’alu guitarists,along with vocal and hula performances and supporting musicians.
Slack Key guitar is a Hawaiian fingerstyle guitar technique that originated in the 19th century when European sailors and Latin American cattlemen brought guitars to Hawaii which the Hawaiians then adapted to their traditional songs, by "slacking" the strings (the term "slack key" comes from the Hawaiian phrase kī hōʻalu, which means "loosen the [tuning] key"). The resulting lush, resonant, open sound is instantly identifiable as Hawaiian and guaranteed to transport the listener back to the islands.
20th Annual Festival: Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center January 17, 2027 2pm
20th Annual Festival: Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center January 17, 2027 2pm
20th Annual Festival: Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center January 17, 2027 2pm
It's the biggest Hawaiian music event of the year! Played from the heart and soul and flowing with vivid tropical images, Hawaiian ki ho'alu (slack key) is one of the great acoustic guitar traditions of the world.
Annual VIP Luau Meet-and-Greet
20th Annual Festival: Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center January 17, 2027 2pm
20th Annual Festival: Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center January 17, 2027 2pm
Join us January 16, 2027 for an intimate mix-n-mingle with the artists, Hawaiian entertainment & 'ono food. This event includes a seat for the show and sells out every year so don't miss out!
Island Fair
20th Annual Festival: Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center January 17, 2027 2pm
Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center: 1935 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Redondo Beach CA
Browse a variety of island themed gifts, art, handmade crafts, home decor, accessories & apparel. Enjoy Hawaiian plate lunches, authentic island-style shave ice and goodies.
Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center: 1935 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Redondo Beach CA
Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center: 1935 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Redondo Beach CA
Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center: 1935 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Redondo Beach CA
Conveniently located just minutes from LAX, the RBPAC is the Crown Jewel of the South Bay arts scene with a state of the art sound system, friendly onsite staff and plenty of free parking.
Discover Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Music and Traditions
Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center: 1935 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Redondo Beach CA
Discover Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Music and Traditions
Kings, cattle and cowboys: Read about the fascinating history of Hawaiian ki ho'alu guitar and the musical pioneers who helped shape its sound and legacy.
Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Masters: The Recordings
Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center: 1935 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Redondo Beach CA
Discover Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Music and Traditions
Discover the music of the Masters as recorded and preserved by George Winston for Dancing Cat: Ray Kane, Sonny Chillingworth, Cyril Pahinui, George Kuo, Keola Beamer, Ozzie Kotani & more
2027 Artists
George Kuo
Jeff Peterson
Jeff Peterson
Jeff Peterson
Jeff Peterson
Jeff Peterson
Jerry Santos
Jeff Peterson
Jerry Santos
Hi'ikua
Ka'ihi Kimokeo
Jerry Santos
Ikaika Marzo
Ka'ihi Kimokeo
Ka'ihi Kimokeo
Ka'ihi Kimokeo
Ka'ihi Kimokeo
Ka'ihi Kimokeo
Patrick Landeza
Patrick Landeza
Patrick Landeza
Pomaika'i Keawe
Patrick Landeza
Patrick Landeza
Sonny Lim
Patrick Landeza
Sonny Lim
Past Festival Performers
Aaron Mahi ● Alan Akaka ● Amy Hanaiali'i Gilliom ● Anthony Pfluke ● Anuhea Lim ● Barry Flanagan ● Bob Brozman ● Bobby Ingano ● Bobby Moderow ● Bryan Tolentino ● Cyril Pahinui ● Danny Carvalho ● Dennis Kamakahi ● Ed Gerhard ● Gary Haleamau ● George Kahumoku Jr ● George Kuo ● Greg Sardinha ● Hi'ikua ● Ho'okena ● Ian O'Sullivan ● Ikaika Marzo ● Jeff Au Hoy ● Jeff Linsky ● Jeff Peterson ● Jerry Santos ● Jim "Kimo" West ● John Cruz ● John Keawe ● Justin Firmeza ● Kamuela Kimokeo ● Kainani Kahaunaele ● Kalyn Aolani ● Kaumakaiwa Kanaka'ole ● Ka'ihi Kimokeo ● Kapono Lopes ● Kawika Kahiapo ● Keao Costa ● Keola Beamer ● Ken Emerson ● Kenneth Makuakane ● Kris Kanoho ● Kunia Galdeira ● Kūpaoa ● Ku'uipo Kumukahi ● Kulāiwi ● Ledward Kaapana ● Lehua Kaapana ● Lorna Lim ● Makaha Sons ● Makana ● Maunalua ● Malie Lyman ● Mitch Chang ● Mike Kaawa ● Namaka Cosma ● Napua Greig ● Natalie Ai Kamauu ● Nathan Aweau ● Nathan Nahinu ● Nani Lim Yap ● Owana Salazar ● Ozzie Kotani ● Patrick Landeza ● Peter Moon ● PJ Landeza ● Pomaika'i Lyman ● Raiatea Helm ● Sean Parks ● Shawn Ishimoto ● Sonny Lim ● Stephen Inglis ● Steven Espaniola ● Weldon Kekauoha ● Annette Lilinoe Kaio ● Asialynn Yap ● Heali'i Stanley ● Kamie-Lei Fujiwara ● Manalani English ● Namakana Lim ● Pono Fernandez
