05-31-2017, 10:06 AM
If you've ever listened to World Music, noticed Putumayo CD's at the Starbucks checkout, or enjoyed the backing musicians on popular music albums from Paul Simon to Peter Gabriel, you have Hawaii resident David Lewiston to thank for that. He provided the first exposure many of us had to non-Western music, which allowed others to bring it into the mainstream. He was a true pioneer in the field.
He started his career almost by accident when he recorded Music From The Morning Of The World in Bali back in 1966. Other people had recorded indigenous music before, but David brought a sense of joy and excitement to the songs. He loved the adventure, the musicians, and their songs.
He lived on Maui since 1982, and rarely left the island. He died on May 29th in Wailuku at age 88.
Here are a couple of good summaries that describe his life and work:
Nonesuch Records:
http://www.nonesuch.com/journal/david-le...2017-05-30
Hawaiian Airlines Hana Hou:
http://www.hanahou.com/pages/Magazine.as...rawArticle&ArticleID=425&MagazineID=26
He started his career almost by accident when he recorded Music From The Morning Of The World in Bali back in 1966. Other people had recorded indigenous music before, but David brought a sense of joy and excitement to the songs. He loved the adventure, the musicians, and their songs.
He lived on Maui since 1982, and rarely left the island. He died on May 29th in Wailuku at age 88.
Here are a couple of good summaries that describe his life and work:
Nonesuch Records:
http://www.nonesuch.com/journal/david-le...2017-05-30
Hawaiian Airlines Hana Hou:
http://www.hanahou.com/pages/Magazine.as...rawArticle&ArticleID=425&MagazineID=26
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