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Hawaiian-Style Musician Bill Keale

Bill Keale was born on Oahu and comes from a family of musicians. Bill talks about watching his mother sing and play the ukelele with emotion and feeling; his Uncle Moe Keale and cousin Israel "IZ" Kamakawiwo'ole also had their impact on him. In the '90's Bill moved to Bend where he was voted most popular singer three years running. Listen to his gentle, passionate voice and guitar and hear his story of making a place in music.

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Music Thanatology

Music thanatologists use harp and voice to minister to terminally ill patients. They are specially trained musicians who offer comfort and try to match their rhythms to the rhythms of patients. They meet in a group to practice music and Gregorian chants and discuss their experiences.

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Marrionette Maker Louie Gizyn

Louie Gizyn works in her Corvallis studio making whimsical marionettes, mobiles and figurines. Her jesters, clowns, jugglers and mimes are made of clay and cloth, and sport the traditional cap and bells.

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