Hawaii – 50 States of Music

$274.8M

Music Industry Contribution to State GDP

Economists Inc.

4,017

Jobs Supported

Economists Inc.

564

Music Establishments

A2IM/Economists Inc./NIVA

806

Royalty Recipients

SAG-AFTRA/SoundExchange

4,411

Songwriters

ASCAP/BMI/GMR/SESAC

Traditional Hawaiian rhythms and instruments continue to influence the dynamic and distinct music coming out of Hawaii

that is widely celebrated for its breeziness and easy listening. The state's signature melding of cultures and styles has produced new genres of music altogether, like "Jawaiian," a Hawaiian style of reggae, and fresh, transcendant covers of classic songs.

Some
Notable
Musicians

  • Bruno Mars
  • Don Ho
  • Israel Kamakawiwo'ole
  • Jack Johnson
  • Pepper

Music Venues & Festivals

  • Aloha Stadium
  • Blue Note Hawaii
  • HB Social Club
  • Neal S. Blaisdell Center
  • The Republik
  • Waikiki Shell

Major Music Conferences

  • Hawaii Book and Music Festival
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