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Bla Pahinui: Singer and Guitar Player
By Heidi Chang
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Bla Pahinui is known for his unique style of guitar playing and soulful voice. He grew up in one of Hawaii's great musical families-- the Pahinuis. Bla was inspired by his father, Gabby Pahinui, who is regarded as the “Father of Modern Slack Key Guitar." Since Gabby died in 1980, Bla has been carrying on his musical legacy. Heidi Chang reports from Honolulu.