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Released: Jan 1, 2010
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  • Genre: Funk / R&B / Reggae

    Location Waianae, Un

    Profile Views: 346500

    Last Login: 6/4/2011

    Member Since 12/14/2004

    Website www.kawaomusic.com

    Record Label Jus-Us Kawao Records

    Type of Label Indie

  • Bio

    Download our music on iTUNES at www.iTUNES.com
  • Members

    For booking information please contact Rozz Lowry: Fair Winds Production (360) 981-4248 fairwindsmusic@hotmail.com www.fairwindsmusic.com Walt G. Vocals/Ukulele China Vocals THE MUSICIANS WHO SUPPORT KAWAO THE BOYS Wendell Ching Drums Kainoa Delo Bass Royce Trugillo Keyboards & Back-up Vocals Jason Swangel Keyboards Jaden Jumawan Electric Guitar & Back-up Vocals Dustin Chang Saxophone John Kimura Trombone
  • Influences

    KAWAO: DETERMINED Kawao's lover's rock, reggae, skanking, pop, rhythm & blues, island sound will intrigue many audiences in the 808-state, nationally, and internationally, far reaching across Oceania as of Guam, Saipan and Tahiti, to Japan and Germany. Their highly recognized Kawaostylee vibe – sexy, smooth, energetic reputation from their numerous live performances will surely be a satisfying and pleasing flavor to the ear. Now in 2010, Kawao's resilience is magnified in their new fourth album entitled DETERMINED. Amid chaos and controversy, KAWAO's remarkable talent and fierce determination help to solidify their legacy as one of Hawaii's Island Contemporary Music artists' whose songs have now worked their way into the very fabric of our times. With the blend of pop, reggae and rhythm & blues this album DETERMINED is impeccable with Kawao's well known traditional ukulele and keyboard sound. Tracks such as "PUSH COMES TO SHOVE" featuring DJ Audissey, "GOING SO CRAZY" and "SERIOUS FOR ME" featuring Bay area artist Rudy "Rude Boy" Rovetti, will keep you grooving and coming back for more. This album also introduces a new format of live horns on tracks "BOUNCE", "SWEET BABY", "HOUSE PARTY". Teaming up with island reggae icons Peni of Natural Vibrations and Papa T. of B.E.T. creates a silky, smooth, lovers rock track "NEVER GONNA GIVE". The collaboration of live horns and featured artists add depth and character to KAWAO's music, resulting in an album that is overall more cohesive with a definite tighter sound to vibe to. KAWAO established their island music credentials in 2005 with their debut album One of Those Days. Fall 2006 their smash hit "Girl, Let Me Know" hit the airwaves and they continue to demonstrate such hit potential in subsequent years with the release of sophomore album The Secret's Out! in 2006 and third album in 2008 The Bond That Binds. From backyard kanikapila to the heights of superstardom, to dominating local favorite hot spots, to 2009 Na Hoku Hanohano nominees, to winning People's Choice Hawaii Music Awards twice for reggae album of the year, and 2009 DVD of the year With Love & Appreciation dedicated to their loyal fans. KAWAO juggles the increasing demands of family, day jobs and a music career. With the release of this new album, KAWAO is DETERMINED to win your approval as they live up to their name KAWAO – in translation, to work together to bring you island music that is satisfying to your soul! On the cover: Point of interest, ..Iolani Palace, Honolulu, Hawaii – symbolical representation of chaos, and the struggle of identity. The Palace withstands the negative influence to restrain a thriving Hawaiian community and promotes the perpetuation of our Hawaiian culture. A legacy lives on. Hawai..i ..E a!
  • Sounds Like

    .."Kawao Stylee!"..

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  • David Timothy

    just wanted to say i am such a big fan of all that you do.
    have a good day!



    2 years ago
  • Anna Guy

    May everything beautiful and best be condensed into this card.

    I sincerely wish you happiness, cheerfulness and success.




    2 years ago
  • Sesame Ellis

    Good Morning,

    I just stopped by for a visit and to

    say "HI".









    2 years ago
  • Hilda Jenner

    Thanks for your support!

    2 years ago
  • David Timothy

    hey great music :)

    2 years ago
  • Brenda Baker

    Have a nice day

    2 years ago
  • DEiidre MAnalanii

    H0LD IT UP..WEN U GUYZ C0MING T0 seattle?

    2 years ago
  • ROb BRaId

    hey great music :)


    2 years ago
  • Jane Lozano

    Thanks for Musical friendshi

    2 years ago
  • 2 years ago
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Bio:




..
Download our music on iTUNES at www.iTUNES.com

Member Since:

December 14, 2004

Members:

For booking information please contact KEN THOMPSON at (808)-239-4100..
..
=Walt G.=
Vocals/Ukulele

=China=
Vocals

=THE MUSICIANS WHO SUPPORT KAWAO=
THE BOYS

=Wendell Ching=
Drums

=Kainoa Delo=
Bass

=Royce Trugillo=
Keyboards & Back-up Vocals

=Jaden Jumawan=
Electric Guitar & Back-up Vocals

=Dustin Chang=
Saxophone

=John Kimura=
Trombone

Influences:

KAWAO: DETERMINED Kawao’s lover’s rock, reggae, skanking, pop, rhythm & blues, island sound will intrigue many audiences in the 808-state, nationally, and internationally, far reaching across Oceania as of Guam, Saipan and Tahiti, to Japan and Germany. Their highly recognized Kawaostylee vibe – sexy, smooth, energetic reputation from their numerous live performances will surely be a satisfying and pleasing flavor to the ear. Now in 2010, Kawao’s resilience is magnified in their new fourth album entitled DETERMINED. Amid chaos and controversy, KAWAO’s remarkable talent and fierce determination help to solidify their legacy as one of Hawaii’s Island Contemporary Music artists’ whose songs have now worked their way into the very fabric of our times. With the blend of pop, reggae and rhythm & blues this album DETERMINED is impeccable with Kawao’s well known traditional ukulele and keyboard sound. Tracks such as “PUSH COMES TO SHOVE” featuring DJ Audissey, “GOING SO CRAZY” and “SERIOUS FOR ME” featuring Bay area artist Rudy “Rude Boy” Rovetti, will keep you grooving and coming back for more. This album also introduces a new format of live horns on tracks “BOUNCE”, “SWEET BABY”, “HOUSE PARTY”. Teaming up with island reggae icons Peni of Natural Vibrations and Papa T. of B.E.T. creates a silky, smooth, lovers rock track “NEVER GONNA GIVE”. The collaboration of live horns and featured artists add depth and character to KAWAO’s music, resulting in an album that is overall more cohesive with a definite tighter sound to vibe to. KAWAO established their island music credentials in 2005 with their debut album One of Those Days. Fall 2006 their smash hit “Girl, Let Me Know” hit the airwaves and they continue to demonstrate such hit potential in subsequent years with the release of sophomore album The Secret’s Out! in 2006 and third album in 2008 The Bond That Binds. From backyard kanikapila to the heights of superstardom, to dominating local favorite hot spots, to 2009 Na Hoku Hanohano nominees, to winning People’s Choice Hawaii Music Awards twice for reggae album of the year, and 2009 DVD of the year With Love & Appreciation dedicated to their loyal fans. KAWAO juggles the increasing demands of family, day jobs and a music career. With the release of this new album, KAWAO is DETERMINED to win your approval as they live up to their name KAWAO – in translation, to work together to bring you island music that is satisfying to your soul! On the cover: Point of interest, ..Iolani Palace, Honolulu, Hawaii – symbolical representation of chaos, and the struggle of identity. The Palace withstands the negative influence to restrain a thriving Hawaiian community and promotes the perpetuation of our Hawaiian culture. A legacy lives on. Hawai..i ..E a!

Sounds Like:

"Kawao Stylee!"

Record Label:

Jus-Us Kawao Records

Label Type:

Indie

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