Noe Tanigawa
Noe Tanigawa covered art, culture, and ideas for Hawaiʻi Public Radio. Noe began working in news at WQXR, the New York Times' classical station in New York City, where she also hosted music programs from 1990-94. Prior to New York, Noe was a music host in jazz, rock, urban contemporary, and contemporary and classic Hawaiian music formats in Honolulu. Since arriving at HPR in 2002, Noe has received awards from the Los Angeles Press Club, the Society of Professional Journalists Hawai'i Chapter, and an Edward R. Murrow Regional Award for coverage of the budget process at the Hawai'i State Legislature. Noe holds a Master's in Painting from UH Mānoa. She maintains an active painting practice, and completed a 2015 residency with the U.S. Art in Embassies program in Palau. Noe is from Wailupe Valley in East O'ahu.
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We jump into the HPR time-machine and revisit long-time HPR reporter Noe Tanigawa's interview with musicians Mark Yim and Bobby Hall who reflect on Peter Moon and the Hawaiian music scene; and musician Robert Cazimero about the changing soundtrack of Waikīkī -
Musicians Mark Yim and Bobby Hall on Peter Moon and the Hawaiian music scene; Musician Robert Cazimero and the changing soundtrack of Waikīkī -
In today's Aloha Friday hana hou show, we showcase long-time HPR Arts and Culture reporter Noe Tanigawa's interviews with noted island musicians. -
Four local voices help us explore the word Aloha and what it means to our community: the director of the upcoming film, Shaka, The Power of Aloha, an O'ahu based artist who says it's the secret ingredient in her work, a local poet who challenges our notions about the word, and a send-off with the writer of the classic Aloha Friday song. -
The relaxing of pandemic restrictions means a green light for the arts community. HPR’s Noe Tanigawa joined The Conversation with a final look at what’s ahead. She also bids aloha to Hawaiʻi Public Radio after nearly two decades. -
The Hawaiʻi Triennial art exhibition continues to provide new experiences around Oʻahu. One installation this week in Kapolei takes a fun look at what might be done with a historic site. HPR’s Noe Tanigawa reports on how young people in West Oʻahu are envisioning new uses for the area once known as Fort Barrette. -
The Hawaiian Renaissance began in the 1970s and continues to be felt 50 years later. HPR's Noe Tanigawa reports, ideas like aloha ʻāina, and music from the 1970s continue to resonate today. -
The news that the military will shut down the Red Hill fuel tanks was welcomed by a number of community groups. HPR's Noe Tanigawa reports that plans haven't changed for at least one citizen's group that is angling for federal oversight. -
The Hawaiʻi Triennial is off and running in Honolulu, and there’s lots to see all around the city. HPR's Noe Tanigawa reports the many art exhibits are designed to make you think and feel. -
We hear from Kirk Thompson, the only surviving original member of the legendary band Kalapana. By the time Kalapana released their first album in 1975, they had a solid fan base. A year later, their second album hit the National Billboard chart at No. 197.
