I know that Mr. Raymond Kane has the same point of view about Hawaiian music as the wife of the late Dennis Pavao. This reminds us to preserve hawaiian music and let it live forever!

Aloha Kakou,

To whoever responsible for choosing these two tributes; bravo! I think both artist would be very pleased. Moke Young correctly states the gift of Aloha and how if used the way it was intended gives a lasting impact.

Aloha & Mahalo,
Roselani

Aloha,

The name Raymond Kane is synonymous with Slack Key Pioneer, Teacher, Expert Story Teller and Ambassador of Aloha.

He was a gentle speaking man and one whom I admire for the fact that while he spoke good English, his spoken words had an Inherent Hawaiian ringtone and a unique quality for a Hawaiian entertainer that authenticated his Story Telling abilities while producing an oral Trademark.

The following link provides a great Biography and Accomplishments:
http://www.dancingcat.com/artists/Ray_Kane.php

Flanked on either side of a Dancing Cat image with Mr. Kane in the center, are two of my dearest friends that taught me what I know about the Hawaiian Music scene; Krash Kealoha and Mike Kaawa.

Seeing my two friends with the Slack Key Ambassador, I am certain that both were schooled by Raymond Kane to one degree or another and for the sake of their personal growth and even while being Master’s in their own right.

Raymond Kane has the same outlook about Hawaiian music as the wife of the late Dennis Pavao whom believes that in order to preserve Hawaiian Music and those things related, we must give it away!

Many Hawaiian’s today believe the opposite while holding unworthy grudges or feelings in opposition of the Aloha Spirit and its Open Heart like Mannerism that mandates otherwise.

The passing of Raymond Kane is a shock to me and especially for the fact that during the past few weeks while playing my guitar, I found myself mimicking his singing style of singing regarding a song I heard via DVD.

Though we lost yet another Hawaiian Music Icon, we can surely take his advice by continuing to play and nurture Hawaiian Music to ensure survival and preservation of the Legacy of Raymond Kane; a true Hawaiian Son.

I attended so many family parties in Nanakuli as a kid growing up in the 1960’s and 1970’s and what I remember the most in chronological order is the Fellowship, Great Food, Invigorating Hawaiian Music, The Aloha Spirit and the No Pilikia attitude by all indicative of that Open Heart mannerism called Aloha.

When I listen to or Play the famed Nanakuli song, O Kaleo, O ka Manu………….I will be thinking of Raymond Kane and the Peoples of Nanakuli and their Aloha.

The Song, I’ll remember You, by Kui Lee, is on air as I am closing and right on cue! Hawaiian 105!

With Aloha,

Moke Young

Uncle Ray holds a special place in my heart. One, he was the first slack key guitarist that I ever saw perform live. That was many years ago at Somerville Theater in Massachusetts along with George Kahumoku and Keola Beamer. Two, I am one of many students who drove out to Wai'anae to visit the Kānes for a guitar lesson or lesson in aloha. Feels like just yesterday that Lynette and I would pull up to 89-103 Haleakalā Ave and through the screen door hear a loud, welcoming, "Aloha!" I think my last visit was back in 2002. I have many fond memories chatting with the Kānes, seeing Uncle perform at the Slack Key Festival in 2001, Uncle Ray saying to me, "You one sly mongoose!" Without a doubt, Uncle Ray influenced my own guitar playing, and I will forever treasure the time spent with him and Auntie Elodia.

My prayers go out to the Kāne 'ohana. Uncle Ray, play on! I will miss you.