Hawaii Tribune-Herald Island Beat Thursday, November 17, 2016 9 Lim is participating in the festival. It’s something he says he always looks forward to and tries to attend as long as he’s not traveling. “This is the only ukulele and slack key festival held here in Waimea where history says slack key or ki ho‘alu originated by a guitar being left behind by the vaqueros to teach the Hawaiians how to be cowboys,” Lim says. “I participate to make sure the legacy of ki ho‘alu, which for me, is a kuleana (responsibility), is continued for future generations.” One of his favorite memories of past festivals was the year that Victor Wooten performed on his four-string bass accompanied by the vocals of his two daughters and his son on the drums. “He inspired a lot of people, including me,” Lim recalls. “The moral of this story is not to limit what you can do with any instrument in any style of music and in your life.” Lim says if you are a fan of ukulele or slack key guitar, an enthusiast or a student, this festival is the way to see and learn more about your craft or hobby. “And you can listen to some awesome musicians making beautiful music together,” he says. “I am content in knowing that by doing festivals and workshops like this, it will keep this special legacy of music alive and well for the future of all Hawaii.” Peterson agrees, noting his favorite festival moments are always when the artists get to interact and perform together. “I remember how Dennis Kamakahi would lead the kanikapila and inspired all the musicians to really play from the heart,” he says. “I am very grateful that the staff at Kahilu Theatre believes in the importance of this event and has kept it alive,” he says. “They value local artists with this festival.” Ticket prices for the concerts are: $23, or $13 with an instrument for Thursday’s kanikapila; $63, $43 and $23 for Friday and Saturday’s concerts. Call Kahilu Theatre at 885-6868 or visit kahilutheatre.org. FESTIVAL From page 8 Courtesy photo Bobby Ingano and Nathan Aweau during an outreach performance in 2015 at Waimea Country School.
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