For the first time ever, PBS Hawaiʻi is airing Parts 1 and 2 of “In Hawaiian Hands: The Story of Reggae in Hawai’i.” 📺 As reggae emerged in Jamaica in the late 1960s, it became more than just music. It was a powerful vehicle to communicate resistance to colonialism and slavery. It also became a symbol of unity. This 2-part film chronicles how local artists began to adopt and adapt the reggae beat, blending it with island sensibilities to create a distinctly new sound: Jawaiian. With the explosi

“In Hawaiian Hands: The Story of Reggae in Hawaiʻi” is streaming now on YouTube! 🔥 We are excited to reveal Part 1 of this 3-part docuseries that traces the evolution of reggae music in Hawaiʻi. We begin with Roots of Creation, looking at its early introduction to the islands and how the sound instantly resonated with local artists who connected with the themes of freedom, struggle and identity. Check out this clip of Kelly Boy De Lima revisiting the Waikiki Shell and the fond memories that wer