Song Contest 2009 DVD

The DVD of the 89th annual Song Contest features the full program, including the men’s, women’s and combined classes competitions, as well as the Hō‘ike presentation, “E Lilo Ana ‘Oe Ia‘u” and awards ceremony. Bonus features include KGMB9 news segments and a 45-minute preshow titled “John Kameaaloha Almeida: The Dean of Hawaiian Music.” The preshow features archival photos and audio recordings of composer Johnny Almeida, as well as interviews with members of his family, friends and fellow musicians.