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. George won a Na Hökü Hanohano (Hawaiian Grammy) Award for his instrumental album, Aloha No Na Kupuna as well as for his album with steel guitarist, Barney Isaacs, Hawaiian Touch. Martin and his brothers, Bla and Cyril, were part of their father's famous Gabby Pahinui Hawaiian Band. Aaron Mahi, who combines classical training with Hawaiian traditions, is the conductor of the Royal Hawaiian Band and assistant conductor of the Honolulu Symphony. The three bring alive the legacy of the islands with a heartfelt selection of solo, duet, and trio pieces.