Focus Hawaii Aaron Hammer

Authors

• Lance Chase
• Aaron Hammer

Files

Description

Hosted by Lance Chase and filmed on location in Laie, Hawai‘i, this episode of Focus Hawaii features Aaron Hammer, a young drum maker and musician whose work blends craftsmanship, sound, and community connection. Originally from Kansas, Hammer shares how he discovered hand drumming and became drawn to its healing, social, and expressive qualities, eventually teaching himself to build drums using local and imported materials. Viewers are introduced to his drum‑making process, including working with solid woods and staved shells, stretching natural goatskins, knotting African diamond weaves, and branding each drum with his distinctive hammer trademark. Hammer discusses the cultural universality of drumming, its role in personal reflection and group communication, and its therapeutic power across ages and backgrounds. The episode also highlights his involvement with the Art Plantation gallery in Haleʻiwa, drum‑making classes, and facilitated drum circles that invite people of all skill levels to rediscover rhythm as a shared human experience.

Length of Video

00:29:05

File Size

276.7MB

Archives Call Number

22.FH

Air Date

4-22-1998

Keywords

Lance Chase, Focus Hawaii, Aaron Hammer, drum maker, hand drums, djembe, African drumming, drum circles, drum healing, musical craftsmanship, Hawaiian artisans, Laie Hawaii, Pounders Beach, Art Plantation Haleiwa, woodturning, goatskin drums, community music, therapeutic drumming.

Disciplines

Music

Recommended Citation

Chase, Lance and Hammer, Aaron, "Focus Hawaii Aaron Hammer" (1998). Focus Hawaii. 65.
https://digitalcollections.byuh.edu/focushawaii/65