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The Royal Hawaiian Band has a long tradition of sharing Hawaii's music with the world. The popular Aloha `Oe, with lyrics by Queen Lili`uokalani and music by Bandmaster Henry Berger, was first introduced to the American public by the Royal Hawaiian Band in San Francisco in 1883.
The Royal Hawaiian Band presents free concerts on the `Iolani Palace Grounds most Fridays (to check schedule, click here >>), weather permitting, from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m.
Royal Hawaiian Band on Palace steps in 1998.
Photo: The Friends of the Royal Hawaiian Band website.
The Royal Hawaiian Band, ca. 1887
Photo: Hawai`i State Archives
Learn more about the Royal Hawaiian Band:
- Official City and County of Honolulu Band site: read the official Band information, history, concert calendar, member roster, and more.
- The Friends of the Royal Hawaiian Band site: learn how to support the band, learn how to sing Aloha `Oe, see their future schedule, find links to vintage Hawaii music sites, and more.