Category: Music
Sounding the Earth: Bamboo, Metal, and Wood Instruments of Southeast Asia
The Center for Southeast Asian Studies, the Ethnomusicology Program in the Music Department, and Asia Collection present an exhibit entitled, “Sounding the Earth: Bamboo, Metal, and Wood Instruments of Southeast Asia” on view in Hamilton Library’s 4th Floor Asia Collection from February 1 – May 20, 2024. The exhibit is open to the public during […]
Two Events with Dr. LaVerne David C. de la Peña: Kabataang Pinoy, and The Cordillera Interlocking Rhythms
The kabataang Pinoy (Filipino youth) evolved as a distinct cultural group during the American colonial period 1898-1946. coinciding with urbanization and the secularization of education. During this period, the youth gained autonomy, distancing themselves from parental control and developing their own cultural identity. They began to form a conscious, imagined identity, create unique expressive forms […]
Helobung: Tales, Tunes, and Threads of the Tʻbolis
Date and Time: 7:30pm Friday, 10/27/23Location: Barbara B. Smith Ampitheatre, UHM Music Department, 2411 Dole St., HonoluluFREE and open to the public Preserving T’boli culture and providing a livelihood for their community in the biodiverse lands of the southern Philippines, Helobung (“endless joy”) is a wellspring and tradition bearer. Performed by five dancers and musicians, […]
“Wika, Tula, at Kundiman” (Language, Poetry, and Love Song): September 26-28, 2023
Date, Time, and Location: September 26, 2023 from 3:00-5:30PM, BUSAD A102September 27, 2023 from 3:00-5:30PM, BUSAD C102September 28, 2023 from 3:00-5:30PM, BUSAD A102 “Wika, Tula, at Kundiman” (Language, Poetry, and Love Song) by Michael M. Coroza, PhD We are very fortunate enough to have a visiting lecturer next week, all the way from the Philippines, […]
MUS311 Class Performances
In honor of Earth Day, we are happy to share with you the performances in Dr. Benjamin Fairfield’s music class (MUS311).
Cambodian Rock Band
A dramatic comedy with music by Lauren Yee, featuring songs by Dengue Fever.
MUS 311 “Thai” Ensemble Returns this Spring 2022
This Spring 2022 ensemble course will focus on traditional Karen music.
Thai Music Ensemble
After this semester’s classes shifted online, there was uncertainty whether or not a final performance would be possible for the Thai Music Ensemble. However, though there was no Pa’u Hana this year, the Thai Music Ensemble (led by Dr. Ben Fairfield) was able to put together this performance. With much gratitude to the performers, please […]
Thai Music Ensemble Pau Hana Concert December 2019
UHM Ethnomusicology Ensembles Pau Hana Concert December 2019 Ben Fairfield partnered with UH Choir director, Jace Saplan, and provided the percussion (instruments made in class, of course) for a choral arrangement of “Phu Yai Lee” (A classic Thai protest song from the 1960s that is still played and referenced in today’s Thai political discourse). All […]
Fall 2019 Gamelan Concert
Recap of the Javanese and Balinese gamelan ensembles’ concert on November 16, 2019
