The Talk Story Series was created to promote Hawaiian music events and courses, and to recognize Hawaiian music masters who reside on the Windward side. Ke Kumu Pali, responsible for guiding Hawaiian studies courses and related endeavors at Windward Community College, sponsors the event.
Gordon Mark
Wednesday, May 20 from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
One of Hawai‘i's finest ‘ukulele instructors and performers will be sharing stories about his musical education and his role as an ‘ukulele instructor, and will perform six of his signature songs at Paliku Theatre. This event is free and open to the public.
With a repertoire of over 1,000 songs, Gordon Mark goes beyond any perceived limitations of the ‘ukulele, playing jazz standards and classical pieces to the delight of audiences. Mark has performed as a soloist throughout Hawai‘i — most notably with the Honolulu Symphony. He is recognized as one of the state’s foremost ‘ukulele instructors.
 Barry Kimokeo
Thursday, March 12, 12:30 to 1:30pm
Paliku Theatre
Kimokeo will talk about the influence of Wayne Kimokeo, Ledward Ka'apana, Bernard Kalua, and about his role in the Jerry Santos, Makaha Sons and Hawaiian Connection Bands, and perform five of his signature songs. Kimokeo is an exciting performer on the Hawaiian music scene who plays a wide variety of styles including slack key, rock, blues, and jazz. This event is free and open to the public.
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