Jack Johnson... I had the privilege of witnessing the island legend himself performing over 2 hours worth of songs last night, in a complete acoustic set (Shout out to my Cousin Heather for making this happen). It was PERFECT!!! Literally this man sings so effortlessly and the sound is more amazing than any studio recording. Just Pure. It is beautiful to see the very essence that is Hawaii come out in so many of his lyrics and sounds. True meaning of the term Hawaiian grown or product of Hawaii. While most people have an appreciation for Jack Johnson because of his slick picks and smooth voice, but in reality there is SO MUCH MORE behind this man. Hawaii may have given Jack Johnson to US but it is Johnson that gives so much back to his home. Through his non-profit, "Kokua Hawaii Foundation" Johnson reaches school age children and promotes environmental care, healthy eating, sustainable gardening, and much more through hands on learning in schools and in the community. All proceeds from his concerts and shows go to this charity which you can learn more about
kokuahawaiifoundation.org. He and his wife Kim also started the Johnson Ohana Charitable Foundation, to support environmental, art and music education around the world. In a place like Hawaii where the land is so delicate and disappearing to pollution and commercialization, this type of reinforcement from a respected and well known celebrity makes such an incredible impact on the youth and island as a whole. I've always been a fan of Jack Johnson but I feel like It is personal now that I live in this beautiful land and I support his cause, especially if it advocates for a PLASTIC FREE HAWAII! Sign me up and I'll take a side of banana pancakes too :)
Jack Johnson... I had the privilege of witnessing the island legend himself performing over 2 hours worth of songs last night, in a complete acoustic set (Shout out to my Cousin Heather for making this happen). It was PERFECT!!! Literally this man sings so effortlessly and the sound is more amazing than any studio recording. Just Pure. It is beautiful to see the very essence that is Hawaii come out in so many of his lyrics and sounds. True meaning of the term Hawaiian grown or product of Hawaii. While most people have an appreciation for Jack Johnson because of his slick picks and smooth voice, but in reality there is SO MUCH MORE behind this man. Hawaii may have given Jack Johnson to US but it is Johnson that gives so much back to his home. Through his non-profit, "Kokua Hawaii Foundation" Johnson reaches school age children and promotes environmental care, healthy eating, sustainable gardening, and much more through hands on learning in schools and in the community. All proceeds from his concerts and shows go to this charity which you can learn more about kokuahawaiifoundation.org. He and his wife Kim also started the Johnson Ohana Charitable Foundation, to support environmental, art and music education around the world. In a place like Hawaii where the land is so delicate and disappearing to pollution and commercialization, this type of reinforcement from a respected and well known celebrity makes such an incredible impact on the youth and island as a whole. I've always been a fan of Jack Johnson but I feel like It is personal now that I live in this beautiful land and I support his cause, especially if it advocates for a PLASTIC FREE HAWAII! Sign me up and I'll take a side of banana pancakes too :)
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