The need for Hawaiian’s to maintain their culture identity is something they have strived for dating back many years. Since the 1960s, Hawaiian music has made a conscious effort to stay true to the roots of their culture by incorporating Hawaiian language and use of ancient Hawaiian instruments. Hawaiian music is still used in the traditional way, such as; expressing praise, communicating genealogy and mythology, and it still used to accompany games, festivals, and secular event. For example, Luaus, ttraditional Hawaiian party or feast accompanied by traditional music and dance, are a part of Hawaiian life and help keep the tradition alive.
Hawaiian music has also adopted some Western influence, but been able to make them exclusively theirs.
Hawaiian music has also adopted some Western influence, but been able to make them exclusively theirs.