A Tradition Unlike Any Other
Born to playmusic, the Brothers Caz plan a tribute to Don Ho at their Lei Day concert
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Christmas 1981 in the Ocean Showroom at the
Cinerama Reef Hotel
tion they are now in their prime. The other reason, Roland adds, is that the hard part is over, now it’s easy.
“I would say we are at our prime because we’ve made it this far, and it can only get better,” adds Robert. “And I think it’s wonderful that we still love it.”
Along with their own personal change, Robert and Roland, like other Hawaiian musicians, have also been faced with the ever-flowing changes of music in Hawaii. It’s a change that they welcome, however. As their fans can attest, the Brothers Cazimero have always remained true to their unique and melodic musical style.
“I think that there’s been a lot of influence by outside music in the world,” says Robert. “It’s just part of the way things are and how life is, but what has happened is that it made Roland and I more aware of what we have with our music and how important it is to keep the Hawaiian music part of the culture going. Twenty years ago, 30 years ago - all right, 40 years ago - people would ask us, how do you think Hawaiian music is doing? And we would say to them that we hope Hawaiian music will be around for the next 30 years.”
Thirty years later, the brothers have done more than their part to keep Hawaiian music not only “still around,” but appreciated and cared for. And the testimony is in the filled seats and crowded lawn at the Waikiki Shell on the first day of May every year.
Without a doubt, May Day will forever be associated with the Brothers Cazimero. On the Shell stage they’ve engraved their own legacy that perpetuates Hawaiian music and encompasses the spirit of Hawaii.
A colorful scene from the Brothers Cazimero’s May Day
concert in 2004
“For me, I hope I will be remembered for having a voice,” says Robert. “I can live with that and I can die with that.”
“Who was that high voice behind Robert’s voice? That was me,” adds Roland, “and I’ll be remembered as the guy with the high voice behind Robert, and that’s fine with me.”
Over the past three decades, the Brothers Cazimero have traveled the world and played in countries that two kolohe boys from Kalihi never imagined. They’ve taken their music to the highest level without ever losing sight of their humble beginnings.
“We’ve played Carnegie Hall, and that’s great,” says Roland, “but at the same time jamming in Molokai was one of the best times.”
For two brothers who once needed to be dragged out of bed to practice and perform, they are now musical legends whose livelihood depends on it.
“The day comes that I cannot sing, best I die,” says Robert. “No music, best I die.”
Without skipping a beat, Roland agrees, “Yeah, me too - no music, best I die.”
The Brothers Cazimero 30th May Day Concert
Tuesday, May 1 at the Waikiki Shell Gates open at 5:30 p.m, concert begins at 7:30 p.m. Ticket are $45 pool, $30 terrace and $20 lawn Children under 10 are free on the lawn.
For tickets, call 1-877-750-4400 or visit http://www.Ticketmaster.com
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