African music is constantly evolving, yet few artists have dared to reimagine it through the voice of the lap steel guitar.

Steel guitar music started on the island of Oahu — and teachers there are working with the next generation of students to continue the tradition. (Kent Nishimura / Los Angeles Times) Quincy Cortez ...

KAILUA, Hawaii — Quincy Cortez plucks at a slim black box laid across his legs, his fingers flashing silver. Steel strings twang with each pull from the metal rings — wearable guitar picks — adorning ...

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Spencer Bohren demonstrates one of his many lap steel guitars at his home. 'I'm addicted, what can I say?' He performs at the New Orleans Jazz Fest on Friday, May 3, 2013. (Keith Spera / NOLA.com | ...