If you're in the Southern Hemisphere, Happy Spring, but I'm not making two hashtags.
Anyway, I wanted to do something special this autumn - and that is feature artists from the United States, one state and territory at a time. Because yes, I am including territories.
#AmericanAutumn
I did choose a non-logical order that I will probably reveal at some point, but for now, we start with the most logical beginning, Hawaii, or, if you prefer, Hawai'i. The state consists of all but one of the islands of the Hawai'ian Archipelago (Midway Atoll is outside the state), and is a volcanic state.
Poi Dog Pondering, a bunch of street musicians from Honolulu, with a mi of modern and traditional instruments, are the perfect representatives of the state. Starting as a solo project of Frank Orrall, the lineup grows and shrinks, currently sitting at about 17 members.
This song was from the band's 1989 self-titled debut album and introduced the Hawai'ian sound to the rest of the world.
I mentioned their lineup grows and shrinks. Because it does.
Here they are in 2021, in New York City, performing their 1989 song. And sounding different and great and neat.
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