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The Forgotten Christmas Album

In 2006, Bill released his only Christmas CD to date and gifted it to only family and friends. But it’s back for a limited time…

`Ukulele

After some time apart, Wynne reunites with his first love: the `ukulele. And it is a match made in heaven…

Steel Guitar

He rejected the steel guitar for his first quarter century. But once he relented, Wynne developed a thoroughly Hawaiian touch on what is now one of his favorite instruments… 

Hawaiian-Style Falsetto

Listen to Bill sing in the old Hawaiian style. 

25 Days of Christmas – `Ukulele Style

`Ukulele player Pete McCarty challenged his friends to post a holiday tune every day for 25 days. Wynne accepted, and for his efforts, he won a Bonanza `ukulele. 

A Historically and Culturally Important Endeavor

Ho`olohe Hou. First, it was a podcast. Then it was a blog. Then it was a weekly radio program. Then a 24-hour-a-day radio station. And, now, a full-fledged record label.

A Tribute To A Hawaiian Music Legend

Wynne presented a tribute to his friend, Hawaiian music icon Genoa Keawe, in honor of her 100th birthday.  

NYBG “Visions of Hawai`i” Exhibit

Wynne wraps up his 21st performance this season at the New York Botanical Gardens in honor of an exhibit featuring the island-based works of renowned artist Georgia O’Keeffe…

Preserving Hawaiian Music

Check out Ho`olohe Hou Radio, Bill’s unique station dedicated to preserving the Hawaiian music of yesteryear…

LIVE from Honolulu

Bill Wynne and Friends recently delighted a packed house at The Willows as well as a worldwide audience via the internet.