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Champion surfer and musician Makua Rothman will be jamming at Firestone Walker Brewing Company 805 Beach Festival this Saturday, August 16th! The Festival will feature music by Rothman and Cisco Adler, as well as food, local vendors, and the Stunt Masters Action Sports Show!

Partial proceeds from the event will benefit the Surfrider Foundation.

Bring the whole family to this fun beach-side event at the Avila Beach Golf Course! August 16th, 12PM – 5PM.

TICKETS

Robert Cazimero, one of Hawai’i’s most treasured entertainers, brings Nā Kamalei O Līlīlehua to San Francisco to join forces with Kumu Hula Patrick Makuakāne and Nā Lei Hulu I Ka Wēkiu.
Hula Guyz is a rare hula show featuring the men of two groundbreaking hālau.

Saturday, October 18, 2014 at 2PM or 7PM at the Palace of the Fine Arts Theatre.

Tickets can be purchased online at City Box Office or call 415-392-4400.

Award winning musicians, Kuana Torres Kahele and Napua, are taking on a new role as voices for Disney Pixar Animation’s upcoming short film, “Lava” which premieres Aug. 22 at the Hiroshima International Animation Festival in Japan!

Its a musical love story and the two will sing the love song the film is based on, also titled “Lava”!

Just last weekend, Kuana celebrated the release of the film at a summer luau with Disney/Pixar employees!

Congrats to Kuana, Napua, and everyone else involved! We can’t wait to see LAVA!

Henry Kapono is hosting a huge “Back in the Day” Concert featuring a huge list of Hawaiian music superstars! Legends like Robert Cazimero, Brother Noland, John Cruz, Willie K, Amy Hanaiali’i, and MORE will be participating!

August 23rd, 2014 at the Waikiki Shell. Ticket information here!

If you’re in the Hilo area, come see Tahiti Fete Hilo, a Polynesian Dance Competition Extravaganza! Some special musical guests including Mark Yamanaka and Kahulanui will be performing!

Also featuring crafts, food, cultural demonstrations, and MORE! This Saturday & Sunday at the Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium!

Robert Cazimero a recipient of the first ever Maila Kau Award from the Moanalua Gardens Foundation! He and four other Kumu Hula were honored at the 2014 Prince Lot Hula Festival for working to perpetuate the invaluable cultural elements of hula.
 

Read more about the festival and the award via Midweek!

See pictures from the festival on our Facebook page!

Kuana Torres Kahele performed at this year’s Ukulele Jam at the Kapolei Shopping Center! Heart & Soul and Kamakakehau Fernandez also performed at the Jam! It was a great time with a fantastic crowd!

Shop Kuana’s award winning music now!

Surfer and Musician Makua Rothman is going on tour with some amazing musicians! He’ll be joining Donavon Frankenreiter on an east coast tour, August 17-23!

Following his performances with Donavon, he’ll be joining Matisyahu + Ozomali on shows through the western United States!

Find more information and updates on Makua’s Facebook page!

Kupaoa & Kaulana – Nā Pua Mōhala

In 2012, the Japanese Hawaiian music band, Kaulana with their album, “‘Ohana”, became the only international group in history to win a coveted Na Hoku Hanohano award. Two years later, they’ve collaborated with multi Na Hoku Hanohano award winners, Kupaoa on this unique, first-of-its-kind project.

We introduce to you a very special new album, “Nā Pua Mōhala“! Preview the music now on our website!

Jeff Peterson – Slack Key Travels

Kuana Torres Kahele – Kahele

Kupaoa – Bumbye

Mark Yamanaka – Lei Maile

Sean Na’auao – Na’auao

Napua – Lei Kulaia

Natalie Ai Kamuu – Eia

The Green – Hawai’i 13

Congratulations to winners at this year’s Na Hoku Hanohano Awards! A special congratulations to these winners from the Mountain Apple Company `Ohana! Click the image to shop the award winning album!

For a full list of winners, check out Honolulu Pulse!