Island Contemporary
Island Contemporary
Laid-back island rock, folk-tinged melodies, reggae- and R&B-inspired rhythms create the Hawaiian sounds of today
Kulāiwi
Three of Hawai’is leading performers have joined forces!
Kala’e + Kalena
“Native Hawaiian country music? Kala‘e Parish is right at the vanguard of this form.”
John Cruz
“a great songwriter and a great singer…he’s one of the best.”
Amy Hanaiali’i
“Her voice is rich and soulful. She turns song lyrics into stories that have you hanging on every word. She’s a captivating entertainer”
Paula Fuga
“…an uncommonly gorgeous voice and holds notes that wrap around a listener like a mother’s embrace.” — Variety
Henry Kapono
“Kapono is one of the great island songwriters of his generation.”
Laid-back island rock
Kalani Pe‘a & Taimane
Regional Roots Grammy
“…a gorgeous voice major, innovative figure in contemporary Hawaiian music.”—Maui News
Kalani Pe‘a
Regional Roots Grammy
“…a gorgeous voice major, innovative figure in contemporary Hawaiian music.”—Maui News
Native Arts & Cultures Foundation Fellow
Kanekoa
“The Hawaiian Grateful Dead” —Bill Kreutzmann, The Grateful Dead
Keola Beamer & Henry Kapono
Cover photo: Courtesy of MIM Photo: Mustafa BilalPhoto: James Kimo GarrettLegends: Keola Beamer & Henry Kapono, with Moanalani Beamer “[Keola Beamer]…The Quintessential Hawaiian Slack-Key Guitar Master" --The New York Times “Henry Kapono has clearly become the...