Michael Hoyt's Norae Shanty

Minnesota artist Michael Hoyt, visiting artist in residence at the University of Hawaii April 1 to 18 set up his Norae Shanty during First Friday in downtown Honolulu and on the UH campus as a way of "bridging communities through soulful exchange." His shanty is styled on Korean karaoke rooms. While here, all are welcome to come and sing a song, no matter how bad. The shanty is more of a comfy cocoon than a regular karaoke room, so as you can see, inhibitions disappear. Here, students sing R.E.M., or try to. Video by Nadine Kam, Honolulu Star-Bulletin, www.starbulletin.com/blogs/fashiontribe

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[eclypto]

My name is michael hoyt too! AWESOME

[ribbondancerface]

Root Beer for sure and I was quoted on the star website "I'm not even drunk and I;m having fun" taken completely out of context.

[raffo95]

Michael Hoyt, you are a rock star. Thanks for making my rainy day. Brazil

[hapanine]

Root beer I believe.

So much fun, what a great crowd.

[dirrtyindior]

LOVED IT! was that girl drinking a beer? i miss campus life.

[rayofminneapolis]

Mind blowing! Art shanty in Hawaii? Way to go! It IS the end of the world as we know it.