Kamuela Kahoano
Kamuela Kahoano (born in December 27, 1980) is a singer/songwriter and music producer from Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii. He comes from a family of entertainers, and his music has elements of acoustic, folk, indie, and alternative with Hawaiian influences .[1] He performs solo and was formerly the lead singer of the band Analog(ic).[2][3] He is an accomplished player of both the ukulele and guitar, playing both left-handed; he also plays the djembe.[4]
Kahoano's debut album, Green Light Go, was released January 2007.[5] His latest, Stream Dreams, was released July 14, 2010.[6]
Life and career
1980–2004: Early life
Kamuela grew up in the Kapahulu neighborhood near Waikiki, and started playing music at 6 years old on a ukulele given to him by his grandmother.[7]
1994–2004: Education
Kamuela attended Iolani School in Honolulu, graduating in 1998. He obtained his bachelor's in Music Composition in 2004 from the University of Hawaii at Manoa in Honolulu.[8]
Family
Kamuela's father, Kimo Kahoano, is an entertainer, beginning his career as a top Polynesian fire knife dancer and continuing as an actor, singer, DJ, and emcee. His mother is Lynette Kahoano.[9] Both of his older brothers, Ikaika Kahoano[10] and Haku Kahoano,[11] have also worked in the entertainment industry.[12]
Musical style and influences
Kahoano claims many influences, citing the sounds of Coldplay, U2, and Damien Rice and many others.[13]
Record Label
Green Light Go[14] / Kahoano Productions
Discography
- Green Light Go (January 2007)[15]
- Grumpy (She's Grumpy It's My Fault) (single, 2007)
- Manalani (Ukulele Solo) (single, 2007)
- Stream Dreams (July 14, 2010)[16]
Awards
Kahoano won a Na Hoku award in 2011 for Rock Album of the year.[17]
Further reading
- Kamuela Kahoano's Facebook page
- Kamuela Kahoano singing Israel Kamakawiwo'ole's version of "Somewhere over the Rainbow"
- Interview with Kamuela Kahoano at the Na Hoku O Hawai`i Music Festival, May 2010
References
- ^ "Kamuela Kahoano on MySpace".
- ^ "Kamuela Kahoano on Twitter".
- ^ "Analog(ic) home page".
- ^ "Interview with Honolulu Weekly".
- ^ "Iolani School "Alumni Making Headlines"".
- ^ "Stream Dreams on iTunes".
- ^ "Honolulu Weekly interview".
- ^ "CDBaby page for album "Green Light Go"".
- ^ "IS Magazine article about Kimo Kahoano, May 2001".
- ^ "Flickr reference to Ikaika Kahoano".
- ^ "IMDB entry for Ikaika Kahoano".
- ^ "Flickr reference to Kamuela Kahoano".
- ^ "Kamuela Kahoano on MySpace".
- ^ "Green Light Go home page".
- ^ "Iolani School "Alumni Making Headlines"".
- ^ "Stream Dreams on iTunes".
- ^ "Na Hoku Award Winners 2011".
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