Even if our ‘From Hawaii With Love’ radio show is on break, we can’t resist dishing on Tropic Topics, the hottest topics in the Tropics.
Ukulele Steams Ahead with Train
One of Hawaii’s favorite instruments, the ukulele, has been making a more mainstream appearance outside of the Aloha State recently. With Jack Johnson and Jason Mraz strumming the ukulele along with their chart topping melodies, the ukulele has become an “it” sound in recent years. The ukulele’s most recent hit is Train’s “Hey, Soul Sister,” which has been climbing the Billboard charts since its debut last year. This week, it jumped from 23 to 7 on the Billboard Hot 100. Train’s Pat Monahan said that the ukulele “made the song sound right. When it was written … it [had] all the traditional rock instruments. Then a ukulele was brought out and changed the environment completely. When Jimmy plays all instruments, it’s really easy for me to sing to, but man when he’s playing the ukulele, I melt. I do. I melt.” Now, that’s how hot this Tropic Topic is! (more…)
Aloha, Johnny Depp!
Here is our final set of 2009 Hawaii Holiday Gift Picks that we featured on our internet radio talk show “
Hawaii born, Filipino-American, Jasmine Trias rose to fame on season 3 of the hit TV talent show “American Idol,” as a top three finalist. Her single, Excuses, from her debut album, climbed to No. 1 on the urban, hip-hop and R&B Internet web radio station. Jasmine has garnered great success in the Philippines, and regularly stars on the Las Vegas Strip with the original Society of Seven. She is now recording her second album.
“Esquire Magazine” notes, “Makana is considered the greatest living player” of slack key guitar. With over 20 years concert experience and six albums to his credit, Makana most recently performed at the White House. This August, Makana concluded a successful two-month engagement reopening the renovated Royal Hawaiian Hotel’s Monarch Room. Makana has toured the world and received numerous musical accolades. His most recently released CD is entitled “Venus, and the Sky Turns to Clay.
Here is our second set of 2009 Hawaii Holiday Gift Picks that we featured on our internet radio talk show “
Have you wondered what a tropical holiday season is like with no snow and temperatures in the 70s? In this episode of From Hawaii With Love, hosts Joy and Jenny share how Hawaii celebrates the holidays. They’ll talk about local holiday traditions, songs, food, festivities, and more. And, they’ll reveal more of their Hawaii holiday gift picks, all of which are available online. Plus, you’ll hear their holiday twists on regular show segments like Tropic Topics, the Westside Ocean Report, Hawaii Bites, and Live Aloha Today. To listen to the show, go to 
Here is our first set of 2009 Hawaii Holiday Gift Picks that we featured on our internet radio talk show “
In the Dec. 3 episode of From Hawaii With Love, you’ll meet Hawaii’s very own Mark Dacascos, who is most well known for performing as the Chairman in the Food Network hit show, “Iron Chef America.” Mark will share stories on his rise to stardom, including his Hollywood career in movies, “Iron Chef America” and “Dancing with the Stars.” You’ll hear about how his Hawaii upbringing influenced his success and his current endeavors, including filming “Samurai,” a documentary for The History Channel. He’ll also play “Hawaii 5-Go,” a speed round of five fun questions and answer the question we ask all of our guests: what’s the best lesson Hawaii can teach the world?
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