Inside the 15,000-strong record collection at Hawaii’s State Archives. In December 2021, a total of nearly 15,000 records almost entirely composed of Hawaiian music, with discs dating back to at least 1903, were donated to the organisation. These collections represent a direct connection to a long out-of-reach era of Hawaiian music and history, and the potential to form greater understanding of the Islands’ heritage. “From a Hawaiian national identity standpoint, [this collection] gives us back access to a very niche part of our history: Hawaiian music.” Hit the link in bio to find out more.