6’10’’ x 38” x 21” in bronze

CHARLES PHILIP “GABBY” PAHINUI 1921 – 1980
The gravel-voiced sound of this Hawaiian slack-key guitar player; strumming and singing his signature “Hi’iwalae” brings a tug on thousands of heart strings. Also known as “Pops”, Gabby Pahinui was a full-time laborer, a self-taught musician and the father to Bla, Cyril and Martin – a family of musicians who are heros of modern Hawaiian music.

Commissioned by Outrigger Waikiki Beach Walk
Completed May 2017