Hello. My lovely bride is going to Maui without me at the end of September. Its kind of a longshot, but I was wondering if anyone knew of any Maui-made whistles, flutes, or other woodwinds (that might be kind of unique) that she could bring back? Thanks!
Hawaiian nose flutes. Very cool.
I was in Kauai a couple years ago and watched them being played. Extremely unique. And, you’ll gasp at the abundance of bamboo forests along the roadside on Honolulu. Unreal. All I saw was a forest of flutes! Imagine.
Too bad you’re not going. The humidity level made my flutes cheer, not to mention how darn well they played in that climate. Although I’d venture to guess that the salt in the air wreaks havoc on the metal.
There’s a fellow, I’m told, who manages one of the hotels along the main strip in Honolulu who is a player (fiddle, I think) who occassionally has a session. I didn’t get to it, but worth a look for anyone who is there.
There is a new Irish pub that has just opened in the Lahaina area. I can’t for the life of me remember the name of the place, but I can guarantee that it is the only pub in the area with an Irish sounding name. It is run by a very good whistle player who used to be in a group here called Irish Hearts.
Clark
Look up the person who makes the Maui Zaphoon. (A bamboo sax)
Nose flutes? That sounds very cool. Thanks to all those who responded!
Lo, and behold, an even earlier thread talking about the Pacific islands nose flute.
In the mythology of the traditional cultures of those isles, the breath of the nose is considered sacred, thus the nose flute is a sacred instrument.
Nonetheless, people don’t seem enthused when I bring up the idea of playing one in church.