Six-time Nā Hōkū Hanohano winner and member of the Recording Academy, Maggie Herron of Hawaiʻi Island chooses a few of her favorites from the first round of voting for the Grammys. Herron is a pianist and singer-songwriter who performs at the Lewers Lounge at the Halekulani Hotel and votes in the Jazz and Classical categories. Maggie Herron so graciously shares with us a day before the announcement of the Grammys' finalists, some highlights from the new releases of 2023- 2024.

Hawai`i Youth Symphony celebrates 60 years of music education in the state of Hawai`i with a fundraiser, He Makana O Na Mele this weekend. President and CEO of HYS, Randy Wong talks about the programs of the Hawai`i Youth Symphony and the celebration fundraiser this weekend.

Escher String Quartet cellist Brook Speltz speaks with Craig De Silva of Evening Concert about their concerts in Hawai`i. Speltz talks about their performances of string quartets by Bartok, Mendelssohn and Dvorak, and their upcoming projects.

Mani Kovacich and Carter Nobuhara are drummers/percussionists in the top ensembles of the Hawaiʻi Youth Symphony. Both musicians are also involved with music at their schools, in adult community ensembles and are regulars at Noel Okimoto's monthly Ohana Jazz concerts.

The Convention on Biological Diversity took place last month. Dr. Lum discusses the history of this convention, including Professor Tommy Koh’s pivotal role in creating the the convention and the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.

Oboist Scott Janusch and composer Jon Magnussen invite you to a free concert on Nov. 4 at Kauaʻi Community College Performing Arts Center, Līhuʻe, to hear and welcome home the oboe made from a Kokeʻe kauila tree gathered in the aftermath of Hurricane Iniki.