Musicians and fans of the steel guitar gathered to celebrate Hawaii’s gift to the world at the second annual Kona Steel Guitar Festival held April 4-6 at the Outrigger Kona Resort and Spa.

The pedal steel became central to his groundbreaking career.

KAILUA, Hawaii – Quincy Cortez plucks at a slim black box laid across his legs, his fingers flashing silver. Steel strings twang with each pull from the metal rings – wearable guitar picks – adorning ...

Growing up on a farm 10 miles east of Springfield, Speedy West first became acquainted with the steel guitar at a young age ...

“I’m talking to somebody from Hawaii Island. Let’s play the ‘Hilo March,’” said Alan Akaka when this writer called him for an interview. Alan is the brother of Danny Kaniela Akaka, and founder of the ...

HONOLULU, Hawaii (HawaiiNewsNow) - Alan Akaka is a master at producing haunting melodies and harmonies on the Hawaiian Steel Guitar. As the eight-stringed instrument rests on his lap, he glides a ...

The third annual Hawaii Island Steel Guitar Festival is set for Dec. 13 to 15. The free public event will be held at Mauna Lani, Auberge Resorts Collection, and features performances by masters of ...

WAIKIKI (HawaiiNewsNow) - The lilting sounds of the Hawaiian steel guitar will carry through Waikiki Beach Walk this month with the annual Hawaiian Steel Guitar Festival on Saturday from 3 to 7 p.m.

Festival emcee Lady Ipo Kahaunaele-Ferreira dances the hula while steel guitarist Greg Sardinha, center, performs with Adam Asing, left, and Kaipo Asing. Bobby Ingano, left, shows a Chiefess ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Steel guitar music started on the island of Oahu — and teachers there are working with the next generation of students to continue ...