This rebroadcast of Spectrum Hawaiʻi features the story of the Hawaiian steel guitar, from its “invention” in 1889 by player Joseph Kekuku to innovations as explained and demonstrated by steel guitar masters Jerry Byrd, Barney Isaacs Jr., and Alan Akaka.

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Classics Episode 107
Original Airdate: 5/17/89
Rebroadcast Date: 12/21/22

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