Brother Noland
Brother Noland is an American musician and author known for his contributions to
Hawaiian music and slack-key guitar. Raised in a musical family, he began
performing in clubs during his teenage years in the 1960s. His breakthrough came
with songs like "Coconut Woman," which became widely recognized and influential
in Hawaiian music. In 2014, the Hawaii State House of Representatives recognized
Noland for his lifetime achievements and impact on island music. He has released
several albums, including Talking to the Rain (1975), Pacific Bad Boy (1978),
and Speaking Brown (1980). In ...
