Hawaii – Page 6 – George Kahumoku

April 19, 2022

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Brad Burnham Talks About the Grammys

“Ever wonder what actually happens when an artist wins a Grammy, accepts the award, and then disappears off the stage? Well, my friends, I experienced this whirlwind with a handful of Hawaiians who picked up their fourth award in five years.

April 5, 2022

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Farming

Dryland Kalo Growing [Taro] In South Kona

We fished and planted by the moon. We found that the three nights before the full moon called Po ‘Akua, Po Hoku and Po Mahealani were best for planting taro. We sometimes planted taro on Hilo or new moon.

April 5, 2022

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Ray Tsuchiyama talks about George…

I met George carrying his 12-string guitar (along with his ubiquitous box of organic bananas) in a parking lot, and he told me the good news: he had been nominated for his fifth Grammy award.

April 1, 2022

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Farming

A Hawaiian Perspective on Taro Growing by George Kahumoku Jr.

One of my favorite reasons for planting taro (besides eating) is for the spiritual link to my ancestral older brother, the Kalo. It reminds me of where I came from and where I’m going. Taro also needs the inter-relationship with man in order to survive and do well. This show of affection.