Dancing Cat Records
Dancing Cat Records is a record label founded in 1983 by pianist George Winston to publish both his music and music in the Hawaiian slack-key guitar style. Its mission later expanded to cover other Hawaiian musicians. Dancing Cat's albums were originally distributed by Windham Hill Records.
Dancing Cat Records
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- Dancing Cat Records
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- Dancing Cat Records was established or created in 1983.
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- Dancing Cat Records is situated in United States.
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Dancing Cat Records is a record label founded in 1983 by pianist George Winston to publish both his music and music in the Hawaiian slack-key guitar style. Its mission later expanded to cover other Hawaiian musicians. Dancing Cat's albums were originally distributed by Windham Hill Records.
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Since 2020, the record label has been distributed by Valley Entertainment. In 2024 Dancing Cat's Hawaiian Slack Key catalog was sold to Valley Entertainment.
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• Name — Dancing Cat Records • Founded — 1983 • Founder — George Winston • Distributor — Valley Entertainment • Genre — Hawaiian music • Country — United States • Website — https: www.dancingcat.com
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• Keola Beamer • Bob Brozman • Sonny Chillingworth • Ledward Kaapana • Dennis Kamakahi • Ray Kane • Silvia Kohan • Leonard Kwan • Michael Lorimer • Professor Longhair • Cyril Pahinui • Bola Sete • Shad Weathersby • George Winston
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Dancing Cat Records was established or created in 1983.
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