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Robert Cazimero

Robert Cazimero, Kumu Hula, Composer and music icon joins Aaron at the majestic Moana Surfrider to share stories about his time as a youngster in Waikīkī and all the new happenings in his life. Robert talks about his brother Roland whom he shared the stage with for decades as part of the duo The Brothers Cazimero and the hesitation of venturing out again into new music as a solo artist. With more than 50 albums recorded, Robert says his new release MINE is the one he is most proud of. It is his only project of 100% original material.

The interview weaves together stories behind the music with his live stage performance at The Hawaiʻi Theatre HAPA Symphony Concert in 2022 conducted by none other than Aaron J. Salā.

Robert Cazimero

Watch as Robert Cazimero shares ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian language) through the medium of Hawaiian music and kūkākūkā (talk story)...

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