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This is what aloha sounds like.
7th generation born and raised Kohala kanaka David Gomes takes pride in his community on the northern tip of Hawaii island, the island of creation. Featured below are some of Hawaii’s finest musicians playing his instruments as well as David himself playing at the 2022 Kohala Reunion.
Listen to Maui based slack key guitarist Jeff Peterson play a custom guitar built by David Gomes.
Listen to Imua Garza play a David Gomes custom tenor ukulele made of the rare Hawaiian endemic kolohala wood species.
Listen to David Gomes himself, playing at the 2022 Kohala Reunion.
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