808Islands.com » 808Islands http://www.808islands.com Our Hawaiian Islands Thu, 08 Dec 2011 05:59:19 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Hawaiian Super Man… http://www.808islands.com/hawaiian-super-man.html http://www.808islands.com/hawaiian-super-man.html#comments Thu, 18 Jun 2009 12:22:50 +0000 admin http://www.808islands.com/?p=26 This Hawaiian Man has a big heart, a heart ten times bigger than his body. This Hawaiian man has the biggest ideals that you have ever seen. This Hawaiian man gives from the heart and asks for nothing in return, he involves everyone. This Hawaiian man shines brighter than the light in the sky. This Hawaiian man stands taller than the mountains. This Hawaiian man lifts your soul into believing. This Hawaiian man finds good in everyone and finds love in all. This Hawaiian man needs all to hear his message. This Hawaiian man dreams and lives for peace and the beauty of his land. This Hawaiian man breaks all barriers between all mankind. This Hawaiian man dreams of a “GREAT FUTURE FOR ALL HAWAII”.

This Hawaiian Man is Israel Kamakawio’ole.

His ever growing success, Israel Kamakawio’ole, is a true Hawaiian vocalist known to all as “Bradda IZ”. He has a lifelong success with his beautiful Hawaiian voice and gentle captivating music.

Bradda IZ will always be remembered as a True Talented Hawaiian Man with a Heart of Gold. He gave so much to the people of Hawaii with his beautiful music. At the young age of 38 Bradda IZ left us but will always be in our hearts. His music stretched across the ocean when his album Facing Future was released in 1993 with his medley “Somewhere Over The Rainbow” and “What a Wonderful World”, which was featured in several films, TV programs and commercials.

You will find a wide selection of Uke’s on eBay!

vintage-1927-37-martin-ukulele-style-1-very-good-condition-all-original VINTAGE 1927-37 MARTIN UKULELE, STYLE 1, VERY GOOD CONDITION, ALL ORIGINAL
US $1,400.00
Auction Ends: Tuesday Feb-07-2012 7:25:59 PST
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martin-2-tenor-ukulele-w-gig-bag-new!!! Martin 2 Tenor Ukulele w/gig bag - New!!!
US $949.00
Auction Ends: Tuesday Feb-07-2012 8:00:06 PST
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martin-m600-standard-crystal-nylon-ukulele-strings Martin M600 Standard Crystal Nylon Ukulele Strings
US $8.58
Auction Ends: Tuesday Feb-07-2012 8:51:14 PST
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martin-m630-baritone-ukulele-strings-uke-3-pack-new MARTIN M630 BARITONE UKULELE STRINGS UKE (3-PACK) NEW
US $12.95
Auction Ends: Tuesday Feb-07-2012 8:57:52 PST
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]]> http://www.808islands.com/hawaiian-super-man.html/feed 0 Aloha from the Hawaiian Islands… http://www.808islands.com/aloha-from-the-hawaiian-islands.html http://www.808islands.com/aloha-from-the-hawaiian-islands.html#comments Thu, 18 Jun 2009 11:52:01 +0000 admin http://www.808islands.com/?p=13 Aloha from the Hawaiian Islands and Welcome to 808Islands.com! Lucky for you, we live here in Hawaii where we can give you tips and information on all the good things from Hawaii. We can help you find gifts, great dining locations, entertainment and even places of interest in case you’re here for a visit. We’re not only limited to one island but we can bring information to you from all the different Hawaiian Islands.

Each island holds its own beauty in scenery, its people, music and lifestyle. You will find a wide variety of culture and customs but always the “Spirit of Aloha” will show the true lifestyle of Hawaii’s people.

Hawaii has a lot of talented musicians that represents our true culture. Their music written with love of their heritage tells stories of the beauty of our aina (land) and the people. “Ki ho’alu, is a style of Hawaiian slack key music that is very popular in Hawaii. The young generations are mixing the Hawaiian Slack key guitar tuning and reggae sounds and calling it Jawaiian. It’s different but it sounds great!

We have a lot to share with you and would like to be part of your life. Stay with us and each week we will bring you interesting articles along with pictures and video’s of our beautiful Hawaiian Islands.

There are a lot of beautiful Guitars sold on eBay…Take a look below.

takamine-eg562c-acoustic-electric-guitar-nylon-string-natural-spruce-top-&-bag Takamine EG562C Acoustic Electric Guitar Nylon String Natural - Spruce Top & Bag
US $599.00
Auction Ends: Monday Feb-06-2012 11:07:15 PST
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cordoba-c5-ce-nylon-string-acoustic-electric-guitar-*b Cordoba C5-CE Nylon String Acoustic-Electric Guitar *B
US $289.88
Auction Ends: Monday Feb-06-2012 12:18:33 PST
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luna-guitars-muse-folk-cutaway-nylon-string-acoustic-electric-guitar Luna Guitars Muse Folk Cutaway Nylon-String Acoustic-Electric Guitar
US $399.00
Auction Ends: Monday Feb-06-2012 18:21:16 PST
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electric-acoustic-g02-guitar-alloy-nylon-6-pcs-strings- Electric Acoustic G02 Guitar Alloy Nylon 6 Pcs Strings
US $7.14
Auction Ends: Tuesday Feb-07-2012 1:34:45 PST
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