Jim "Kimo" West (Weird Al Yankovic, Sounds of Kumbha, Grammy-Winning Slack-Key Guitarist)

In the final interview of the year for 'Overeducated and Underemployed,' Feddun sits down with Grammy Award-winning Hawaiian Slack key guitarist Jim Kimo West, known for his work with 'Weird Al' Yankovic. The conversation covers Jim's childhood, his initial inspiration for music, his journey in playing guitar, and his experiences joining Weird Al's band in the early 1980s. They also discuss Jim's solo career, particularly his contributions to the Hawaiian Slack key guitar genre and his Grammy-nominated album 'Sounds of Kumbha.' Jim shares insights into his musical influences, the evolution of the band's style, and the challenges of life on tour. Additionally, Jim talks about his work as a composer for film and television, and his recent project 'Sounds of Kumbha,' which involved traveling to India. The episode concludes with what fans can expect  ...