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Music has always filled Sistah Robi's life. It is a part of her roots.
Tutu Kahakalau performed Hawaiian music on the mainland, and
taught 'ukulele and steel guitar in Boston. Pops Kahakalau (alias
Bob Carter) was an internationally acclaimed jazz bassist. Sister Ku
is an acclaimed Hawaiian educator, and
writes some of Robi's best songs.
Robi's multi-cultural, multi-lingual background is also reflected in her music, which ranges from soft Hawaiian rhythms to funky reggae beats, from American pop songs to Polynesian traditionals. As long as it feels good, as long as it's fun, she sings it - in her own special way. Robi was an essential part of the incredible group of talent that appeared on the Hawaiian Style Band albums. She was the featured vocalist on the first two albums, Vanishing Treasures, from 1992, and Rhythm of the Ocean in 1994. HSB consisted of Robi, Wade Cambern, and Bryan Kessler. Also featured on HSB albums were Israel Kamakawiwo'ole, The Ka'au Crater Boys, Fiji, Martin Pahinui, and many others.
Click here to see a catalog of Robi's albums, and here for the Hawaiian Style Band's.
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