The Story of Patrick Landeza

A sneak peak at Patrick Landeza's upcoming documentary. A story of identity, slack key guitar and perserverance. The mainland's only Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award Winner, (equivalent to a GRAMMY) Landeza uncovers his "discovery" of who he is as a Hawaiian, born on the Mainland. This video was filmed by Alex Vo.

[bluespiderweb]

Great video Patrick! Nice sound to the Yamaha, and yes, you're right-only you can answer who you really are-and I am happy that you have found that place to call home in your life. At least you had some cultural clues and ancestry to help you along. Let's hear more of your Flamenco guitar, please!

I am still hunting for that place that makes me complete, even at 63 years of age, but I believe there is surely some Hawaiian in my lineage, however slight, or what past life it might have been from. There is no other music that makes me feel more at peace than the Hawaiian Slack Key guitar music, and even the slide guitar of the Islands and beyond, has a bond on my soul that I cannot ignore. My genetic appearance has no clue to it, though my thoughts and soul have much to offer on the matter. Only yourself as a source that knows you, can answer this one-so be your own guide in this matter as to your definition of character traits and origin. What you feel is more real than what someone else says it should be, I truly believe.

[Randomguy-ygiu]

I also live in Berkeley and am trying to learn slack key