Leonard Kwan

Leonard Keala Kwan Sr (1931–2000) was one of the most influential Hawaiian slack-key guitarists to emerge in the period immediately preceding the Hawaiian Cultural Renaissance of the 1970s. He made the first LP of slack key instrumentals, co-wrote the second slack key instruction book, and composed a number of pieces that have become part of the standard repertory. Most players will include Kwan, along with Gabby Pahinui, Sonny Chillingworth, and Atta Isaacs, on a list of the most significant players of the older generation.

Hawai'i: Under the Rainbow - 2017-05-05T00:00:00.000000Z

Party Songs Hawaiian Style - 2010-04-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Slack Key - 2008-10-16T00:00:00.000000Z

Evening In the Islands - 2008-10-05T00:00:00.000000Z

Party Songs Hawaiian Style - Vol. 2 - 2008-10-05T00:00:00.000000Z

The Old Way - Slack Key By Leonard Kwan - 2008-10-05T00:00:00.000000Z

O Ke Aumoe - 1970-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

The Legendary Leonard Kwan : The Complete Early Recordings - 1970-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Hawaiian Slack Key Christmas - 2000-09-26T00:00:00.000000Z

Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Masters, Vol. 2 - 1999-07-27T00:00:00.000000Z

Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Masters: Instrumental Collection, Vol. 1 - 1995-05-23T00:00:00.000000Z

Ke'ala's Mele - 1995-04-25T00:00:00.000000Z

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