George Kuo, Martin Pahinui, and Aaron Mahi are leading exponents of ki ho'alu or slack key guitar, the unique finger style developed by 19th century Hawaiian cowboys, in which the strings (keys) are lowered (slacked) to non-standard tunings, producing the lingering sound and characteristic resonance behind the melody.

Known for his "sweet, old style" 1940s-flavored slack key technique, George won a Na Hökü Hanohano (Hawaiian Grammy) Award for his instrumental album, Aloha No Na Kupuna.

Martin gained fame as part of his father's legendary Gabby Pahinui Hawaiian Band, both for his playing and his exceptional voice that ranges from deep bass to a rich, high falsetto.

Aaron Mahi, who combines classical training with Hawaiian traditions, is the conductor of the Royal Hawaiian Band and assistant conductor of the Honolulu Symphony.

George, Martin, and Aaron bring alive the legacy of the islands with a selection of solo, duet, and trio pieces, replete with the warm, spontaneous give-and-take that is an integral part of the slack key tradition.