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Remembering A Legendary Hawaiian Musician

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The great Hawaiian guitarist, singer and patriarch Gabby Pahinui died in 1980 but his influence is still felt. His music was featured in the George Clooney movie The Descendants and his sons have been carrying on the tradition. But Martin Pahinui just died and his brothers Cyril and Bla are getting old.

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Heidi Chang