Listen & view James "Bla" Pahinui's lyrics & tabs

James 'Bla' Pahinui, the second oldest son of influential slack key guitarist Gabby Pahinui, has followed in his father's footsteps. An innovative slack key guitarist, in his own right, Pahinui is known for his distinctive phrasing. As he explained in a mid-'90s interview, "I like to stretch notes and take the melodies into new directions." Born in Honolulu and raised in Waimanolo, O'ahu, Pahinui...read more