When Malie Lyman first started studying with Akaka at age 8, he considered her to be the youngest Hawaiian steel guitar player in the world. Now 20, she is one of the best-known Hawaiian musicians ...

“That’s voted on by the steel guitar players that are members of the TSGA ... He’s one of the best I’ve seen.” Boyd, 71, began playing steel guitar at age 16. More than 5 ½ decades ...