Waimea Cowboy: Sonny Chillingworth
In the 1960s, Sonny Chillingworth played a key role in reviving slack key guitar, an acoustic style that had nearly disappeared in Hawai'i.
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In the 1960s, Sonny Chillingworth played a key role in reviving slack key guitar, an acoustic style that had nearly disappeared in Hawai'i.
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Sonny Chillingworth, a renowned Hawaiian slack key guitarist, played a key role in the revival of this acoustic guitar style during the 1960s. The film captures his contributions to music in Hawai'i, where he helped re-popularize a form that had nearly faded away. Through performances and interviews, Chillingworth's influence on the Hawaiian music scene becomes evident. This 12-minute documentary highlights his legacy and the cultural significance of slack key guitar.
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