Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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This special HI*Sessions episode, originally aired on KIKU-TV on July 5, 2025, features a curated lineup of standout performances from some of Hawaiʻi’s most talented artists. Whether you're discovering them for the first time or revisiting favorites, this full-length episode captures the spirit and diversity of local music.

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Hosted by Jon Yamasato and Shay Kusumoto, this episode was filmed across sessions at the beautiful Four Seasons Resort Oʻahu at Ko Olina, blending smooth vocals, rich instrumentation, and the timeless aloha spirit.

Mahalo to Manuheali‘i for providing host wardrobe
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00:00:00 Intro
00:01:09 Always Be Mine
00:04:31 Seek and Find
00:07:35 Small Town Music
00:12:00 Black Pearl
00:16:34 Kapena - Masese (Throwback)
00:20:04 Credits