My mom, Hulu Lindsey, Aunty Genoa, Leina’ala Haili, Linda Dela Cruz, Myrtle K. Hilo, Kealoha Kalama, Lena Machado, My kumu hula: Uncle Johnny Lum Ho and Hokulani Holt-Padilla, Aunty Pualani Kanaka’ole, and all the musicians that played on this project or those that I have had the pleasure of working with be it past or present. I am constantly humbled by all of your talents.. Mahalo. I am also influenced by the world that surrounds me, my kupuna, and aumakua.
A "Wow" Moment most definitely!!!
Sounds Like
Traditional Hawaiian. 5 traditional mele and 5 original mele. One geneology chant for my 'aina and kupuna.
3/30/08- Mahalo a nui to all of you who love Hawaiian music and who have been so supportive of this first release of mine, Pihana....Its been about 8 months since we released Pihana and the best part of completing this project has been being able to play this music for all of you. I've been able to meet fabulous people from Kaua'i to Hawai'i and from Japan to the Netherlands because of this music....I am so blessed!!!
Merrie Monarch 2008...Ku'u Li'a Pua Ka Hinano
6/27/08- I've just returned from spending two weeks in Japan and i cannot say enough times...."there is no place like home"....yes, I'm sooo serving you some Dorothy on the yellow brick road!!! I am extremely grateful to my family, my halau, my friends, and all HARA members for the recent female vocalist of the year award.....I'm so humbled by all of this...I fully realize that I have only arrived at this point because of the extreme talent that has achieved this before me and the awesome talent that continues to surround me....I love all of you, mahalo for loving and supporting Hawaiian music...
sweetie u folks were awesome on hot hawaiian nights in lahaina,& also @ maui seaside it was beautiful just like you sis awesome performence im so luving ur song ur singing & all of the ohana's being there w/u again ur a great singer keep what u doing cause it also gives the hawaiians next generation lots of oppertunity to sing as beautiful like you,well u takecare & have a blessed weekend lots of aloha hugs & smooches to u aloha junie.
sry, small kine late, but i want to tell u how happy i was to have the opportunity to travel with u n ur girls this year! u guys r totally awesome! hopefully we'll get to travel together again next time!!! :D
Aloha Napua! Just wanted to stop by and to show some aloha and love on your page. When are you coming down to O'ahu again. I would like to see you perform. BTW, congratulations on your Hoku for best Female Vocalist of the year. You deserved it. Take care and hope to hear from you. Aloha! ~Alana
hey aunty.. oh ok..well yeah i jus movrd down here like a week ago..me n my gf..so yeah well let me know if ur at home right now so i can call you ok..k love u
Hi friend, we miss you too! We know you super busy, our schedules are crazy too, maybe we 'll get lucky and we'll show up in Oahu for the competition or maybe Japan for a concert :) Hope all is well. Love Ya!
ALOHA E KUMU! Congratulations on becoming the Female Vocalist of the year! Mahalo for coming to Kauai, although this picture is really late in getting to you, just wanted to share it with you! Have a great day!
hi tita...miss you and the girls...i didn't get to see you guys at the airport in Honolulu when we came home...hope you all had a nice flight back to Maui...it was so nice travelling with you and sharing dressing rooms...i look forward to next year again hopefully...yaaaaay! much love always! - tita malia
I neva got da chance to mahalo u n ur kaikamahine fo makin dis first trip fo me at least to Japan a fun and memorable experience! I'll never forget da endless bus ridez afta each show n how much fun we had scaring u folks by the elevator! Kalamai for that...we were actually tryin to scare Ram-z them...and they just so happen to be riding up da same time as u! Well again mahalo nui loa kumu! give da grlz my aloha n take care of urselfz until da next time we all meet again to put on a wonderful performance! Hope 2 c u in Waimea wen u come up... Aloha & mahalo!
Mahalo Napua for the add. Oh, I just love your music may God continue to bless you with more songs for us to enjoy. Have a bless day a hui hou. MIALA:)
aloha no kakou.. u won i knee it.. maikai.. congratulation the FEMALE VOCOLIST OF THE YEAR.. CANT WAIT FOR THE NEXT CD.. ALOHA NUI. AME KAUAI BEAUTI. ALOHA BIANKA NEI
Aloha mai e Napua! The Time is right! HOKU AWARD WINNING GURLY! Congratulations... I am so proud of you. Your mommy is a gem too, saw her and your sista on TV. hehehehe..... Now your sales will jump again.. yes, das what I'm talking about....(smile) Keep up the good work and may Akua always keep you safe.. see ya soon at one of the competitions... you rock!
From the Netherlands we send you our congratulations for the Hoku award and we are honored to know the best Hawaiian female vocalist of the year . With love Nora and Rene
AND THE WINNER IS...NAPUA OF COURSE!!! NEVER HAD A DOUBT IN MY MIND GIRL. YOU SO DESERVE IT AND MORE. CONGRATS!!! HURRY HOME SO WE CAN CELEBRATE PROPERLY...MMMUUUAAAHHH!!!
MY FRIEND IS FEMALE VOCAL OF THE YEAR! CONGRATS! BABES YOU DESERVE IT. HOPE YOUR HAVING A GREAT TOUR IN JAPAN HURRY HOME SO CAN CELEBRATE! CIAO 4 NOW CHINO
Congradulation !!! NAPUA!!! I got to say hello to you back stage at the Merrie Monarch 2008. You are blessed with such a beautiful voice. Keep up the good works
