TALK STORY – KKCR

                                
KAUAʻI COMMUNITY RADIO’S TALK STORY SERIES

E malama, e hoʻomau a e hoʻolauleʻa pu i na mea a me ka nohona Hawaiʻi

Talk Story, known in Hawaiʻi as moʻolelo, is the tradition of personally sharing important stories to preserve them for future generations
KKCR’s Talk Story Series is an ongoing cultural preservation project focusing on Hawaiian musicians who share their stories and songs for present and future generations. Kauaʻi Community Radio’s mission to preserve, perpetuate and celebrate Hawaiian Culture is fulfilled in part by our production of the Talk Story Series. Funded by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, KKCR has produced 31 Talk Story CDs since 2001 featuring Hawaiian musicians performing and talking story.
The Talk Story recordings featured on this page are in mp3 format. We are happy to provide high quality CDs to anyone interested while supplies last. Contact us at kkcr@kkcr.org or (808) 826-7774 or type in the Talk Story artist(s) requested and click donate below. All rights have been licensed to the Kekahu Foundation.

Talk Story with Dennis KamakahiKauaʻi Community Radio proudly presents slack key master, and Hawaiian singer songwriter Dennis Kamakahi. Host Noel Brooks interviewed Dennis Kamakahi at KKCR’s studio, Princeville Hawaiʻi in April of 2001
https://kkcr.org/talkstory/ts/TalkStory-DennisKamakahi-2001.mp3CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD

Talk Story with Keola BeamerKauaʻi Community Radio proudly presents Hawaiian music innovator and slack key master Keola Beamer. Host Manulele Clarke interviewed Keola Beamer in March of 2001 at KKCR’s studio, Princeville Hawaiʻi.
https://kkcr.org/talkstory/ts/TalkStory-KeolaBeamer-2001.mp3CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD

Talk Story with Kuʻuipo KumukahiKauaʻi Community Radio proudly presents Hawiian singer-songwriter and Hawaiian culture preservationist Kuʻuipo Kumukahi. Host Sandy Swift interviewed Kuʻuipo Kumukahi in March of 2001 at KKCR’s studio, Princeville Hawaiʻi.
https://kkcr.org/talkstory/ts/TalkStory-KuuipoKumukahi-2001.mp3CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD

Talk Story with Frank Kawaikapuokalani HewittKauaʻi Community Radio proudly presents singer-songwriter and kumu hula Frank Hewit Kawaikapuokalani Hewitt. and Hawaiian culture preservationist Kuʻuipo Kumukahi. Host Manulele Clarke interviewed Keola Beamer in March of 2001 at KKCR’s studio, Princeville Hawaiʻi.
https://kkcr.org/talkstory/ts/TalkStory-FrankHewit-2001.mp3CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD

Talk Story with Nathan Liberato Kahikolu Kahapea KalamaKauaʻi Community Radio’s Talk Story from the Garden Island with Nathan Liberto Kahikolu Kahapea Kalama. Jessica Dofflemyer interviewed Nathan Kalama in Marchl 2002 at KKCR’s studio in Princeville Hawaiʻi. Talk Story from the Garden Island is the second Talk Story series from KKCR. Thanks from Nathan Kalama: “Mahalo nui loa to Ke Akua, my 5 parents, Aunty Nona Beamer and to those who have crossed my path and touched and inspired me to write music for and about them.”
https://kkcr.org/talkstory/ts/TalkStory-NathanKalama-2002.mp3CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD

Talk Story with Lady Ipo and NahoalohaKauaʻi Community Radio’s Talk Story from the Garden Island with Lady Ipo and Nahoaloha. Jessica Dofflemyer interviewed Lady Ipo in April 2002 at KKCR’s studio in Princeville Hawaiʻi. Talk Story from the Garden Island is the second Talk Story series from KKCR. Thanks from Lady Ipo: “Mahalo Ke Akua for my talents, my ohana and my friends who support me with their talents in music – Kalani Flores, Irene Higa, and Garret Santos. Aloha Ke Akua!”
https://kkcr.org/talkstory/ts/TalkStory-LadyIpo-2002.mp3CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD

Talk Story with Bill KaiwaKauaʻi Community Radio’s Talk Story from the Garden Island with Bill Kaiwa. Jessica Dofflemyer interviewed Bill Kaiwa in July 2002 at KKCR’s Studio in Princeville Hawaiʻi. Talk Story from the Garden Island is the second Talk Story series from KKCR. Thanks to Bill Kaiwa: “Mahalo to my father, John Waterhouse and to my sister, Jill Koiche.”
https://kkcr.org/talkstory/ts/TalkStory-BillKaiwa-2002.mp3CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD

Talk Story with George Kahumoku, Jr.Noel Brooks interviewed George Kahumoku, Jr. in January 2003 at KKCR’s studio in Princeville, Hawaiʻi. This is the fourth Talk Story series from KKCR. Thanks from George Kahumoku, Jr. “Mahalo to KKCR, Auntie Maria and her gusband Bob, Manulele and the rest of the staff at KKCR. Also, Mahalo to Jobe Cabato my slack key student and friend.”
https://kkcr.org/talkstory/ts/TalkStory-GeorgeKahumoku-2005.mp3CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD

Talk Story with Sean NaʻauaoStories and Songs from the Heart of Kauaʻi. Interviewed by Sandy Swift in 2004
https://kkcr.org/talkstory/ts/TalkStory-SeanNaauao-2004.mp3CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD

Talk Story with MakanaKauaʻi Community Radio’s Talk Story: Ka Hanauna Hou, The New Generation with Mankana. Jessica Dofflemyer interviewed Makana in March 2004 at KKCR’s studio in Princeville, Hawaii. Talk Story: Ka Hanauna Hou, The New Generation is the third Talk Story Series from KKCR. Thanks from Makana: Thank you to all of the benefactors, supporters and listeners of community-based radio worldwide. Freedom of speech is only as powerful as its platform. Special mahalo to Jessica Dofflemyer, Evan Tector, the board and members of KKCR and my kumu and kupuna throughout Hawaii Nei and planet earth.
https://kkcr.org/talkstory/ts/TalkStory-Makana-2004.mp3CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD

Talk Story with Kainani KahaunaeleKa Hanauna Hou: The New Generation. Interviewed by Jessica Dofflemyer in 2004
https://kkcr.org/talkstory/ts/TalkStory-KainaniKahaunaele-2004.mp3CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD

Talk Story with Palani VaughanStories and Songs from Hawaiʻi’s Musicians. Interviewed by Jessica Dofflemyer in 2005
https://kkcr.org/talkstory/ts/TalkStory-PalaniVaughan-2005.mp3CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD

Talk Story with Cindy CombsStories and Songs from Hawaiʻi’s Musicians

Interviewed by Jessica Dofflemyer in 2005
https://kkcr.org/talkstory/ts/TalkStory-CindyCombs-2005.mp3CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD

Talk Story with Ken EmersonKauaʻi Community Radio’s Talk Story – Ka a mea – The winds of change. Innovators of Hawaiian music and instruments. Interviewed by Noel Brooks in 2007
https://kkcr.org/talkstory/ts/TalkStory-KenEmerson-2007.mp3CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD

Talk Story with Paul TogiokaKauaʻi Community Radio’s Talk Story – Ka a mea – The winds of change. Innovators of Hawaiian music and instruments. Paul Togioka was interviewed by Kilipaki Vaughan in August 2007. Recorded at Fat Tuesday Records and KKCR.
https://kkcr.org/talkstory/ts/TalkStory-PaulTogioka-2007.mp3CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD

Talk Story with Jake ShimabukuroKauaʻi Community Radio’s Talk Story – Ka a mea – The winds of change. Innovators of Hawaiian music and instruments. Interviewed by Ken Jannelli

Celebrating the songs & Stories from Hawaiʻi’s Musicians 2007
https://kkcr.org/talkstory/ts/TalkStory-JakeShimabukuro-2007.mp3CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD

Talk Story with Ernie CruzInterviewed by Ken Jannelli

Celebrating the songs & Stories from Hawaiʻi’s Musicians 2010

John Cruz was interviewed by Ken Jannelli at KKCR’s studio in Princeville, Hawai`i
https://kkcr.org/talkstory/ts/TalkStory-ErnieCruz-2010.mp3CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD

Talk Story with Ernie Cruz, Jr.Interviewed by Kilipaki Vaughan at New Boomer Music

Celebrating the songs & Stories from Hawaiʻi’s Musicians 2010
https://kkcr.org/talkstory/ts/TalkStory-ErnieCruzJr-2010.mp3CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD

Talk Story with John CruzInterviewed by Ken Jannelli

Celebrating the songs & Stories from Hawaiʻi’s Musicians 2010

John Cruz was interviewed by Ken Jannelli at KKCR’s studio in Princeville, Hawai`i
https://kkcr.org/talkstory/ts/TalkStory-JohnCruz-2010.mp3CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD

Talk Story with Larry RiveraInterviewed by Colett Welch

Songs and Stories of Hawaiʻi’s Contemporary Musicians 2013

Kauaʻi’s Ambassador of Aloha, Larry Rivera, was interviewed by Colett Welch at KKCR’s Princeville studio in 2013.
https://kkcr.org/talkstory/ts/TalkStory-LarryRivera-2013.mp3CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD
Talk Story with Mike YoungTalk Story with Mike Young was produced and engineered in the studio at KKCR Kauaʻi Community Radio. Mike Young was interviewed by Kaʻiulani Mahuka in KKCR’s Princeville Studio in 2014
https://kkcr.org/talkstory/ts/TalkStory-MikeYoung-2014.mp3CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD

Talk Story with Jerry SantosTalk Story with Jerry Santos was produced and engineered in the studio at KKCR Kauaʻi Community Radio. Jerry Santos was interviewed by Auntie Maria Hickling in 2014
https://kkcr.org/talkstory/ts/TalkStory-JerrySantos-2014.mp3CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD

Talk Story with Ledward KaapanaTalk Story with Ledward Kaapana was produced and engineered in the studio at KKCR Kauaʻi Community Radio. Ledward Kaapana was interviewed by Auntie Maria Hickling in 2015
https://kkcr.org/talkstory/ts/TalkStory-LedwardKaapana-2015.mp3CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD

Talk Story with Paula FugaTalk Story with Paula Fuga was produced and engineered in the studio at KKCR Kauaʻi Community Radio. Paula Fuga was interviewed by Thomas Kelleher in 2015
https://kkcr.org/talkstory/ts/TalkStory-PaulaFuga-2015.mp3CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD

Talk Story with Kuana Torres KaheleTalk Story with Kuana Torres Kahele was produced and engineered in the studio at KKCR Kauaʻi Community Radio. Kuana Torres Kahele was interviewed by Auntie Maria Hickling in 2016.
https://kkcr.org/talkstory/ts/TalkStory-KuanaTorresKahele-2016.mp3CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD

Talk Story with Liko MartinTalk Story with Liko Martin was produced and engineered in the studio at KKCR Kauaʻi Community Radio. Liko Martin was interviewed by Kaʻiulani Mahuka in 2016
https://kkcr.org/talkstory/ts/TalkStory-LikoMartin-2016.mp3CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD

Talk Story with KūpaoaTalk Story with Kūpaoa was produced and engineered in the studio at KKCR Kauaʻi Community Radio by a grant from the Corporation of Public Broadcasting. Kūpaoa, Kellen and Lihau Paik was interviewed by Auntie Maria Hickling.
https://kkcr.org/talkstory/ts/TalkStory-Kupaoa-2017.mp3CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD

Talk Story with KealeTalk Story with Keale was produced and engineered in the studio at KKCR Kauaʻi Community Radio. Walt Keale was interviewed by Linda Lester Keale in 2018
https://kkcr.org/talkstory/ts/TalkStory-Keale-2018.mp3CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD

Talk Story with Aja GampleTalk Story with Aja Gample was produced and engineered in the studio at KKCR Kauaʻi Community Radio. Aja was interviewed by Linda Lester Keale in 2019
https://kkcr.org/talkstory/ts/TalkStory-AjaGample-2019.mp3CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD

Talk Story with Amy Hānaialiʻi GilliomTalk Story with Amy Hānaialiʻi Gilliom was produced and engineered in the studio at KKCR Kauaʻi Community Radio. Amy Hānaialiʻi Gilliom was interviewed by Linda Lester Keale in 2019
https://kkcr.org/talkstory/ts/TalkStory-AmyHanaialii-2019.mp3CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD

Talk Story with Jeff PetersonTalk Story with Jeff Peterson was produced and engineered in the studio at KKCR Kauaʻi Community Radio. Jeff Peterson was interviewed by Linda Lester Keale in February of 2020
https://kkcr.org/talkstory/ts/TalkStory-JeffPeterson-2020.mp3CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD

The Talk Story recordings featured on this page are in mp3 format. We are happy to provide high quality CDs to anyone interested while supplies last. Contact us at kkcr@kkcr.org or (808) 826-7774 or type in the Talk Story artist(s) requested and click donate below. All rights have been licensed to the Kekahu Foundation. Suggested Donation $25 for each CD.
Talk Story Artists with High Quality CDs Available:

Ku’uipo Kumukahi

Nathan Liberato Kahikolu Kahapea Kalama

Lady Ipo and Nahoaloha

Bill Kaiwa

George Kahumoku, Jr.

Palani Vaughan

John Cruz

Ernie Cruz, Jr.

Ernie Cruz, Sr.

Larry Rivera

Mike Young

Jerry Santos

Led Kaapana

Paula Fuga

Kuana Torres Kahele

Liko Martin

Kūpaoa

Keale

Aja Gample

Amy Hanaiali’i Gilliom

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KAUAʻI COMMUNITY RADIO’S TALK STORY SERIES

Talk Story with Dennis Kamakahi

Talk Story with Keola Beamer

Talk Story with Kuʻuipo Kumukahi

Talk Story with Frank Kawaikapuokalani Hewitt

Talk Story with Nathan Liberato Kahikolu Kahapea Kalama

Talk Story with Lady Ipo and Nahoaloha

Talk Story with Bill Kaiwa

Talk Story with George Kahumoku, Jr.

Talk Story with Sean Naʻauao

Talk Story with Makana

Talk Story with Kainani Kahaunaele

Talk Story with Palani Vaughan

Talk Story with Cindy Combs

Talk Story with Ken Emerson

Talk Story with Paul Togioka

Talk Story with Jake Shimabukuro

Talk Story with Ernie Cruz

Talk Story with Ernie Cruz, Jr.

Talk Story with John Cruz

Talk Story with Larry Rivera

Talk Story with Mike Young

Talk Story with Jerry Santos

Talk Story with Ledward Kaapana

Talk Story with Paula Fuga

Talk Story with Kuana Torres Kahele

Talk Story with Liko Martin

Talk Story with Kūpaoa

Talk Story with Keale

Talk Story with Aja Gample

Talk Story with Amy Hānaialiʻi Gilliom

Talk Story with Jeff Peterson

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