Join us TONIGHT as Pakele Live! with Tony Solis presents the first of five special “Kōkua Japan” shows to benefit our friends affected by the earthquake and tsunami!
Tonight’s guests (in order of appearance):
Ku’uipo Kumukahi - the “Sweetheart of Hawaiian Music,” Ku’uipo has won “Female Vocalist of the Year” honors several times at Hawai’i’s prestigious Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards (in addition to her many other Nā Hōkū awards). One of her albums received an unprecedented 9 Nā Hōkū nominations in 1994, and garnered 5 awards. Ku’uipo is the current President of the Hawai’i Academy of Recording Arts.
Kenneth Makuakane – musician, (prolific!) composer and producer, and the recipient of twelve Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards, Kenneth is credited with producing over 100 albums by artists such as Na Leo, Hapa, Amy Hānaiali‘i, Raiatea Helm and O’Brian Eselu. He also produced a track on Kenny Loggins’ CD More Songs from Pooh Corner. His compositions have been recorded by a variety of artists, including the Brothers Cazimero and Na Leo, as well as by artists from Japan (Yuri Chika, Yuki Miyamae, etc.). His songs are performed frequently at the annual Merrie Monarch Hula Festival and his music has appeared on major motion picture soundtracks
Keale - from Hawai’i’s well-known and well-respected Keale family (his first cousin is Israel Kamakawiwo’ole – IZ – and his uncle was the legendary Moe Keale), Walt Keale is both a solo artist and a member of the award-winning band Kaukahi, which won four Na Hoku Hanohano Awards in 2007 for their debut album). He has two solo albums out, and he’s worked with numerous artists, including Hawai’i’s own Jack Johnson. He was also invited to perform at President Obama’s inauguration.
Natalie Ai Kamauu - a former Miss Aloha Hula, Natalie is also a multiple Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award winner, including 2009’s Female Vocalist of the Year. In addition to her captivating vocals, she is also a talented songwriter, having written half the songs on her “’I” album. Her extraordinary talent and down-to-earth, thoughtful, and loving nature shine very brightly through her music, as they are an integral part of who she is.
Join host Tony Solis as we begin our weekly series of Pakele Live! “Kōkua Japan” shows on Thursday, March 17 from 6-8:30pm HST at the Willows Restaurant (901 Hausten St., Honolulu). Admission is free, but audience members are encouraged to donate any amount they can. 100% of every donation will go to Red Cross Hawai’i to support Japan relief efforts. Those who are unable to attend can watch the live stream of each show at www.pakelelive.com. Each show will also be edited for television and shown at a later date on OC16 TV and www.oc16.tv)
You can also donate online! Click on the PayPal button on the Pakele Live! website at http://www.pakelelive.com/ or go to the Pakele Foundation® website at http://www.pakelefoundation.org/contact.php and click on the PayPal button there. (Please mention your name and add a brief message, if you’d like, which will be read over the air on Sachi Ka’aihue’s popular "Colors of Hawaii" radio show, which broadcasts live from Waikiki to more than 7 million listeners across Japan, daily, on J-Wave Radio.)
Those donating in person at the shows will also be eligible to participate in prize giveaways, including ‘ukuleles, CDs, Power Stone bracelets, "ALOHA FOR JAPAN" t-shirts and more!
No reservations are required and all ages are welcome. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. (Doors open at 5:30.) Guests may choose from the full nightly buffet ($34.95) or an a la carte menu created especially for Pakele Live! (and available only during the show), with prices ranging from $5 to $16. Drink specials are also available, including a $4 Guinness for St. Patrick’s day! Validated valet parking is only $3.
Note: If you watch online, don’t forget to email the show at pakele @ lava.net and let us know you’re watching! Mention your name and where you’re located - city, state – or country, if outside the U.S.!
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Kōkua Japan w/Natalie Ai Kamauu, Keale, more!
Posted - 03/17/2011 : 1:34:42 PM
