| Hula is a traditional form of music that has been | | | | Traditional Hawaiian folk music has been a major |
| passed through generations, and this has helped in | | | | part of the state's musical heritage. The Hawaiian |
| preserving Hawaii's rich cultural heritage. The music | | | | people have preserved their traditional musical |
| includes an array of traditional and popular styles, | | | | knowledge. Most of the music is religious in nature, |
| ranging from native Hawaiian folk music to | | | | which includes chanting and dance music. The |
| modern hip-hop and pop. In the arena of music, | | | | Polynesian islands have had an enormous impact |
| Hawaii has also made a major contribution to | | | | on Hawaiian music for years. The famous music |
| country music with the introduction of the steel | | | | author Peter Manuel also had a large impact on |
| guitar. Hawaii has its own regional music industry, | | | | Hawaiian music, and he is called the unifying factor |
| with various distinctive styles of recorded popular | | | | for not only keeping the heritage alive but also |
| music. Hawaiian popular music is largely stimulated | | | | modernizing the music. |
| by American popular music, but does have | | | | Renowned music institutions have always been |
| distinctive retentions from traditional Hawaiian | | | | inspired by the old music legacy of the islands. |
| music. | | | | |