Combo Mahalo

At one time, Hawaiian music was the most popular music in the

United States, outselling all other types of music (classical, jazz, etc.)

combined. The influence of the Hapa Haole style was widespread

and continues to be felt today. Country and Western Swing steel styles

are the direct descendants of the Hawaiian masters like Sol Hoopii,

Andy Iona, Dick McIntire, King Bennie Nawahi and many others. The

first electric instrument was the frying pan Hawaiian lap steel

which opened the door for every electric instrument since.



It is in the tradition of these great musicians that Combo Mahalo was

formed to spread the message of International Hawaiianism and

Aloha spirit.