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In today's technologically tactile world, high quality music studios are easier to come by, and musicians are empowered more than ever before. Still, few entertainers are able to penetrate the throng. Enter emerging Indie artist, Kamuela Kahoano, the composing, performing, gravity defying dream catcher who's got a "ticket to play." Kamuela hails from the island of Oahu and is known for his ability to streamline into any genre convincingly so, with performances ranging from Traditional Hawaiian to Reggae/Ska to Rock to Hip Hop to R&B to pop hits to swing to easy listening to folk, etc. He is also known for his stage wit and spontaneous banter exchange...Kamuela is reputed to give all energy all the time at his live shows, and he also currently serves as frontman to Analog.
A Hawaii native, the 28 year old Kamuela is the third son of radio/TV personality, emcee and living legend, Kimo Kahoano (a.k.a. dad). He is also brother to Ikaika Kahoano, famed singer and Making the Band Veteran (OTown). In his own right, Kamuela created the Green Light Go/Kahoano Productions company - which recently won an East Coast Urban Music award in the female Slam Poetry category (Katana -Kaotica - 2009). Other Kahoano productions offspring includes songs like, "All About The Butt (feat. JD from BET)," "Grumpy (She's Grumpy It's My Fault)," "Strawberry Love," "Steppin High," "Cuddles," "Chemistry," and "I Got Issues," "Green Light Go 2," "It All Makes Sense to Me," to name only a few.
Those that have made it out to Kamuela's gigs also know about his secret passion for aggressive "rock style" Ukulele...a unique brand of Ukulele playing that will amaze even the most savy uke enthusiasts ---- these performances are usually given at his own private concerts...not at hotel gigs.
In college, Kamuela was hailed as the "Happy Music Maker" by his colleagues in the music department. One thing is certain about Kamuela Kahoano...he truely entertains.. Need proof? Many of his new tracks will be on itunes and ready for download by the end of the summer.
A dedicated music devotee (addict) since birth, Kamuela spent most of his childhood mastering the compositional techniques of other artists like Dave Matthews, Third Eye Blind U2, Coldplay, Ani DiFranco, Blackstar, the Beatles Johnny Cash, John Mayer, Bob Marley, Kaau Krater Boys, Boyz II Men, Journey and countless others. Kamuela's first instrument was the ukulele at 6 years old, although he would eventually learn several other instruments well enough to record and mix his first CD, Green Light Go (Green Light Go/Kahoano Productions) in 2006. A self taught composer until age 20, Kamuela entered the college of Music composition at the University of Hawaii at Manoa on scholarship and with no prior training. Less than 3 years later Kamuela evolved into a classical music theory buff. To the dismay of many non-believers, Kamuela also entered the University of Hawaii Chamber and Symphony Choirs, under the direction of Dr. Karen Kennedy. By the time he was 23, Kamuela could definitely carry a decent tune and he had already completed four large-scale symphonic works. Five years, 200 songs, over 550 gigs later, Kamuela has still only scratched the surface of his full musical potential.
Kamuela currently performs at various hotel establishments in Waikiki (Hale Koa, Outrigger, Hilton, Resort Quest, Sheraton, Royal Hawaiian, Beachwalk, etc.), and is an in-demand wedding singer/troubadour. He is currently in production with the next few CD's. So come out and support this dynamic entertainer...or just be.
Don't forget...everything downloadable will be on itunes. Just look up "Grumpy She's."
Kamuela - New Songs up now!!!'s Friend Space (Top 20)
soooo beautiful is your new song 'Good One' the strength of emotion & sentiment is captivating both in the lyrics and the melody.. .....you touch your listener with the warmth & love you sing of....
Mahalo Kamuela....for your new music clips....more please...LOL
'Dreams and Wishes'.....could be my current 'life' anthem...I love it!
Your ukelele solos continue to impress...I don't know that I have ever heard someone stretch the potential of a ukelele into so many genres.....and do it so beautifully!
Thanks For The Friends Request!!! Thanks for all your love & support I really appreciate it!!
We are now accepting bookings for 2010 so please keep me in prayers and if you are having anything going on and interested in getting Jamil Warren at your next event for 2010 send an email to the address below Thanks & God Bless You..
I just finished listening to your profile songs....
What can I say?
....every adjective I come up with seems inadequate & over used....
Stream Dreams, although totally unique in a wonderful way...and definately not 'traditional'....I can still feel the Islands, and it made me homesick for Kihei.
Sweet! Yeah man, the music scene here is unbelievable - you can catch a great show every night! I might be playing next Tuesday on 6th street next week. I'll let ya know.
Shoot me an e-mail or msg when you get here and we can catch some good music. Peace
Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed : ) I appreciate the advice. Yeah I'm actually learning a ton of jazzy chords right now. Once I get them down, I'll use them in my next videos.
Aloha! We are excited to announce that our 5 new Hawaiian cd releases are on the preliminary Grammy ballot! Please consider our Hawaiian albums: He Nani by Tia Carrere and Daniel Ho http://www.danielho.com/html/henani.html Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar, vol. 2 by various artists: George Kahumoku, Jr., Dennis Kamakahi, Sonny Lim, Keoki Kahumoku, Owana Salazar, Kawika Kahiapo, Jeff Peterson, Daniel Ho, Richard Ho'opi'i, Bobby Ingano, Kawika Kahiapo and Jeff Peterson http://www.danielho.com/html/masters2.html Ho'ola I Ka Poli by Kawaikapuokalani Hewett http://www.danielho.com/html/hoola.html Aloha Pumehana by Darlene Ahuna http://www.danielho.com/html/alohapumehana.html Kani Wai by George Kahumokum, Jr. and Bob Brozman http://www.danielho.com/html/kaniwai.html LISTEN TO ALL HERE -- http://www.danielho.com/HawaiianMusic09.html
We've all been working very hard this year on making the best Hawaiian music with our favorite artists. And here they are! Five new Hawaiian music releases for 2009. All are now available through iTunes and www.DHCdesigns.com Tia Carrere and Daniel Ho, He Nani Kawaikapuokalani Hewett, Ho'ola I Ka Poli George Kahumoku, Jr., Dennis Kamakahi, Sonny Lim, Keoki Kahumoku, Owana Salazar, Kawika Kahiapo, Jeff Peterson, Daniel Ho, Richard Ho'opi'i and Bobby Ingano, Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar, vol. 2 Darlene Ahuna, Aloha Pumehana George Kahumoku, Jr. and Bob Brozman Kani Wai Also if you're around come see us on Aug. 29 at One Colorado Shopping Mall 41 Hugus Alley Pasadena, CA 91103 Free performance in the courtyard Daniel Ho w/Nani Edgar (hula/vocals) Thanks! Daniel
Check out this Producer Spoox! and his Reggae Hip Hop Vibe. New Music Video "Get Money" Check it out on our page. You can Download his mixtape "Nu Batu" at WeAreHi.com
Aloha! Stratus Blue is back in action, playing an all original set at OnStage Drinks and Grinds, Friday, July 24 from 6 to 9 p.m. Come on out and start your weekend with us!