Cyril Pahinui
Cyril Pahinui, born on April 21, 1950, was an American slack-key guitarist and
singer of Hawaiian music from Waimānalo, Oahu, Hawaii. He began playing ukulele
at age seven and learned guitar from his father, Gabby Pahinui. In 1968, Cyril
made his first record with the Sunday Manoa. His career was interrupted by
service in Vietnam at age 19, where he served for two years. Upon returning, he
formed the Sandwich Isle Band in 1975 and joined the Peter Moon Band in 1979.
Throughout his career, Cyril contributed to over 35 Hawaiian musical releases
and three Grammy Award-winning compil...
