Gabby Pahinui

Honolulu, US

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Hawaiian slack-key guitarist from Honolulu (1921-1980). Charles Philip Pahinui. Gabby (1972, produced by Ry Cooder). The father of modern Hawaiian slack-key guitar. Open tunings, finger-picking, and a voice full of aloha. Kept ki ho'alu (slack-key) alive when it was fading. Cultural treasure of Hawaii.

  • Started
    Jan 01, 1946
  • Authority
    Fan contributed
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