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At Mana’o Radio we know that you live a vibrant life, and enjoy discovering and connecting with compelling new music. Our DJs are here to offer Maui's widest variety of music that you won't hear anywhere else on the local dial.


We believe music has the power to inspire, make you feel alive, and build personal connections. That’s why we play music you won’t find anywhere else. You’ll hear powerful works of art from a variety of genres that have been personally curated by passionate and knowledgeable DJs.
So, start listening today. And in the meantime, sign up to get the latest local music news and events. It’s time to stop feeling bored and start being inspired by music again.

The Reviews Are In: "A Must Listen."
I enjoy your radio station immensely. It’s like having a piece of the beating heart of Maui right here with me. Mahalo for all you do to share your love of music, and the magic of Maui, with the whole world.
-Adam C
I found you on the radio garden this morning and I don’t ever want to leave. Thank you for the music. You’re playing exactly the kind of chill tunes I needed today. It’s been in the minus 30s all week and im working from home. Aloha from Canada. |
-Regan W
Ah… Nobody Knows You… yes Bessie.. tell it like it is! Haven’t heard that song in so long thank you thank you! Awesome! I was listening to this while I was pumping gas at Costco. So I left my door open, the radio blaring, dancing away. The guy on the opposite pump came dancing around… He hadn’t heard it for a long time either. The woman behind me at her pump asked me what station I was listening to. I told her Manao radio… she never heard of it… Now she has! 91.7 I said told her all about everybody was a volunteer from the community that just was there cause They love music. anyway, a new listener! Way to go Bessie and Mike!
-Susan Bradford
Thank you from San Francisco for all the great music. We also had the opportunity to see Kalani P’ea on a short recent visit – a great show!
-Chris Schilling
Independent, non-commercial radio/media is essential. I listen to my favorite radio shows every week and it makes me a happier person! Music is healing and uplifting. Thanks Manao Radio!
-Kelly F
This dude gets the Excellent Award for rockin’ me through firewood! It’s 2 AM here and below freezing. Please express my thanks.
-Gail W.
To All You Great People,
Long time listener here. Always great and new music with no effort on my end.
Bill Best is the best. Such a never ending great host. He has a level of delivering great music and comedy consistently unmatched by anyone. Phat Tony voted number 1 for a reason. The time he put into his shows was reflected by the best 4 hrs of the week. One of the happiest moments in recent history was coming out of the pandemic. Bill Best and Phat Tony banter as their shows butted up to each other. It was the best step on getting back to normal. The Hula honey’s are the sweetest giggling woman. Who are just beautiful and entertaining. Pistol Pete is a rocker. Man that dude is blood pumping let us rock show. Brent’s Garage is ear pounder also. A Monday Morning Fire Alarm show. Is the kickstart this week of pace I enjoy. Hawaiian Steel show gives me such pleasure. Duncan Mac such a positive expression through and through.Her made me want to be nicer to the world always.
-Colin N
Thanks for the great sound! Cheers from chilly Switzerland!
-Kaspar & Sarah
Thanks manao it’s been a really hard week and day I praise you for your music love you guys.
-Amy W.
I haven’t encountered a radio station as innovative, refreshingly original, and creatively varietal as Mana’o since the WHFS days in DC and the WTJU days during my college years. Rock, jazz, punk, country, pop, indie, emo, disco, blues, folk, Hawaiian, new wave, roots – that’s probably not all of the genres I’ve listened to over the years. You guys are GREAT. Every DJ possesses an encyclopedic knowledge of the background of the artists and songs they play. The passion I hear on my radio/laptop often as a DJ explains, explores, extrapolates on various song meanings, influences, and personal stories are priceless. Keep it up, amigos. Man, you’re awesome. Every day and All.Night.Long.
-William Riley
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