Jim “Kimo” West is a slack key guitarist whose work exemplifies (and ventures beyond) Hawaiian musical traditions. Grammy Award winner George Kahumoku Jr. is an acclaimed exponent of Hawaiian slack key guitar. Kahumoku boasts a substantial body of work, with solo, collaborative and film soundtrack releases totaling more than 30. The title of his 2019 album, Renaissance Man, encapsulates his artistry. Subject of no less than three documentary films, he’s a leading light in the music of his native Hawaii. Emphasizing guitar interplay and harmony vocals, this special tour brings together the artistry of these two towering figures.
George Kahumoku Jr. & Jim “Kimo” West
Sun, Apr 19, 7pm, $40
Club Fox, Redwood City
