Nancy Shoop-Wu on the Rainbow Road in HPR’s Atherton Studio

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Nancy Shoop-Wu on the Rainbow Road in HPR’s Atherton Studio
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Type: Special Event
Date: Saturday - 5/21/2016
Time: 7:30 p.m.
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Hawaii Public Radio (HPR)
Atherton Performing Arts Studio
738 Kaheka Street
Honolulu, HI 96814

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Nancy Shoop-Wu on the Rainbow Road in HPR's Atherton Studio, May 21

Hawai �i Symphony violinist and singer/songwriter Nancy Shoop-Wu celebrates the release of her latest, Hōkū-nominated CD Rainbow Road with a concert in HPR's Atherton Studio on Saturday, May 21. This is the first public performance of the original songs from the CD, inspired by the natural beauty of Hawai �i. Shoop-Wu will be joined by guitarist Zanuck Kapala Lindsey and pianist Aron Nelson. Lindsey will also perform two of his own upbeat, Hawaiian/bluegrass numbers.

Tickets to this evening of "Nancy Shoop-Wu on the Rainbow Road" are $30 general, $25 for HPR members, and $15 for students with ID. Online reservations at www.hprtickets.org also include a service charge. Seats may also be reserved by calling the station (955-8821) during regular business hours. The Atherton Studio is located at Hawai �i Public Radio, 738 Kāheka Street. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. Light refreshments will follow the concert in celebration of the release of Rainbow Road.

About the artist

Nancy Shoop-Wu began her musical life in Connecticut, where she began playing the violin at the age of nine. A graduate of the Yale School of Music, she began her professional career playing in symphony orchestras, landing a position in the Filarmonica de Caracas when she was just 20 years old. After moving to Hawai �i to accept a position in the Honolulu Symphony (now Hawai �i Symphony), she began to explore a broader musical world as a member of the Honolulu Symphony Pops Orchestra.

Inspired by the rich musical world of Hawai �i, Nancy found her unique voice as a composer when she began combining her love of Hawaiian, new age, and western classical music. Her original island-inspired songs also feature top Hawai �i musicians Jeff Peterson, Ian O'Sullivan, Dean Taba, Garin Poliahu, and Los Angeles arranger, producer and pianist Derek Nakamoto.

Nancy has recorded two solo CDs -- Beautiful Mana'o and Rainbow Road - -which are available for sale on itunes, Amazon.com and CDBaby.com. They will also be available for sale at the May 21 Atherton CD-release concert.

About HPR's Atherton Performing Arts Studio

The Atherton Studio seats 75 people and is home to a magnificent Bösendorfer concert grand piano. The Studio is available for rent for musical performances, community group meetings, and lectures. It is located in the HPR office and studio complex at 738 Kaheka Street, across from the Honolulu Don Quijote. Metered street parking is available, as are paid lots at the First Hawaiian Bank (Kapi'��olani branch) and in the Pan Am building.

About Hawaii Public Radio

HPR is a private, non-profit organization which broadcasts classical, jazz, and international music; and in-depth news and informational programming from National Public Radio, American Public Media, Public Radio International, and other local, national, and international program sources, as well as programs produced by Hawaii Public Radio. In October 2013, Charity Navigator, the premier charity evaluator, awarded HPR its second consecutive four-star rating for exceptional fiscal management and commitment to accountability and transparency.

HPR's mission is to serve the entire population of the state of Hawai'��i with two excellent program streams. HPR-1, the news magazine and fine arts stream, can currently be heard on O'��ahu and Kaua'��i (KHPR 88.1 FM and 88.5 FM); Maui, Moloka'��i, Lana'��i, and West Hawai'��i (KKUA 90.7 FM); and East Hawai'��i (KANO 91.1 FM (Hilo) and 94.7 FM (Waimea)). HPR-2, the news, local talk, and music stream, is found on Maui, Moloka'��i, Lana'��i (KIPM 89.7 FM and KIPH 88.3 FM (Hana)); West Hawai'��i (KIPM 89.7 FM and KHPH 88.7 FM); O'��ahu and Kaua'��i (KIPO 89.3 FM; KIPL 89.9 FM)

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