Kanaka Swing Band Video Shoot Suaree

Swing  dancers and enthusiasts! Join us the Kanaka Swing band for the filming a  debut video Sunday afternoon, FREE, but must be willing to be on film  and ok with the filming flow to get the perfect shot!

The  Kanaka Swing Band is a band that celebrates the era of hapa-haole music  and melds Hawaiian traditional tunes with the upbeat and fun feelings  of swing music. It is reminiscent of the carefree Hawaiian big band  music era that is depicted in movies of the past and instigated travel  to the islands of paradise. Hawaii’s  history is that of taboos and restrictions on language, dance and  music. Notable movie stars sang and danced in early travel and romance  movies, showing Hawaiian ways of enjoying life and learning how to  perpetuate Hawaiian cultural values as part of the revitalization of the  world after the tragedies of war. Many tunes bring forth the stories of  Hawaiian practices that enrich the lifestyle and customs of sharing  with your ohana (family) and community the uniqueness and values of the  culture especially for the young people to discover and enjoy in their  own way. Music is what perpetuates  the mixing of different cultures, stimulates creativity, inspires us and  sets the mood and direction of our deepest and truest feelings.  Hawaiian Swing music always brings a smile and appreciation for the  rhythms that make you sway like the palm trees. It celebrates,  commemorates and is true happiness in action. The  richness of the culture has a lot to do with the history of the music.  Hawaiian melodies are magical and speak to the spirit within us.  Respecting the identity of the people, educating the younger generations  with songs and rhythms of the Hawaiian swing era is Kanaka Swing Band’s  quest to perpetuate this movement.

Kanaka Swing Band is:

Jesse  Kimo Snyder – Big Island musician, vocalist, arranger and Na Hoku  Hanohano (top Hawaiian music awards) recipient (2018 Jazz Album of the  Year: Hula Ku’i-Kahulanui.) Jesse plays the tenor and baritone  saxophones, clarinet, drums, percussion and has a smooth and silky  voice. He has enjoyed and appreciated the Hawaiian culture and music  lifestyle for 15 years.

Tani  Waipa – Lead vocalist and ukulele player raised in the rich culture of  the big island. She comes from a music-oriented ohana (family) and is  the joyful and spirited inspiration on all things Hawaiian.

Dwight Tokumoto – Steel guitarist, the guru of the twang that perpetuates the fun and values of the band. Brandon Nakano - guitarist and vocalist is always optimistic and collaborative; Duane Yamada - Hawaiian ukulele-bass player always has a smile on his face and in his heart; a vibrant horn section featuring Farley Sangels and Jenny Brown; and exuberant and versatile drummer, Russ Lundgren.

www.jessejsnyder.com