Aloha Everywhere Concert Series: Mark Yamanaka, Kupaoa, Hoku Zuttermeister
Aloha Everywhere Concert Series: Mark Yamanaka, Kupaoa, Hoku Zuttermeister
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Sat May 18 2024 at 07:00 pm (GMT-07:00)
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Downey Theatre, 8460 2nd St, Downey, CA 90241-3815, United States,Downey, California
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About the eventAloha Everywhere Concert Series: Mark Yamanaka, Kupaoa, Hoku Zuttermeister
Mark Yamanaka
14-time Na Hoku Hanohano award winner, Mark Yamanaka, is proud to call Hilo, Hawai?i his home. A father of 2, Mark released his debut album, Lei Pua Kenikeni, in 2010. It went on to win 4 of the most coveted awards at the 2011 Hokus and in 2013, he followed that success with the release of Lei Maile. Just as successful as its predecessor, Lei Maile also received 4 awards at the 2014 Hokus. In 2015, he collaborated with his close friends, Kupaoa, to release a holiday album, A Gift of the Heart. That album was named Christmas Album of the Year at the 2016 Hokus.
After a 5-year hiatus from his solo Hawaiian releases, Mark is thrilled to share his latest collection of songs on this 2018 release, Lei Lehua. He has never released a selection as personal as this one, with 8 of the 14 tracks written or co-written by himself. Lei Lehua is a celebration of Mark's love for his hometown, his love for his family, and his growth as a musician, vocalist, and composer. In 2019 Mark was honored to win 5 Na Hoku Hanohano awards for this project including: Album of the Year, Song of the Year (Lei Lehua), Male Vocalist of the Year, Island Album of the Year, and Single of the Year (Morning Drive). Like his previous albums, Lei Lehua is an unforgettable garland of songs, sure to adorn your heart and mind.
Kupaoa
Husband and wife duo, Kellen and Lihau Paik, have been performing as the duet, Kupaoa, for 18 years. During this time, they have been honored to receive multiple N? H?k? Hanohano awards for their releases including: Most Promising Artist (2009), Best Liner Notes (2010 and 2020), Island Music Album of the Year (2014), Best Hawaiian Language Performance (2014), and Christmas Album of the Year (2015). The title track of their 2013 album, Bumbye, written by Dr. Puakea Nogelmeier, was awarded the coveted Haku Mele award for best Hawaiian language composition of the year in 2014. Kellen was also awarded the same prestigious award in 2009 for a song he composed with friend, Iokepa Badis, that Kupaoa recorded on their debut album. In 2019, Kupaoa released their 8th album, Ka Lei Moana, an eclectic mix of songs that celebrates the connectedness of all things. The album will join the couple's other albums, all performed in their soothing signature style. As lifelong students of the Hawaiian language, both Kellen and Lihau enjoy composing and performing their own original songs, in addition to the time honored favorites that are loved by all. The word Kupaoa describes a lasting, permeating fragrance and it is the couple's hope that their music will linger with you, infusing your heart and mind long after their performance is through.
Hoku Zuttermeister
Hoku Zuttermeister was born in Kaneohe, Oahu and was brought up with a love for the Hawaiian culture and its music.
In June 2008, the Hawaii Academy of Recording Arts bestowed Hoku’s debut album, “Aina Kupuna”, with 10 Na Hoku Hanohano Award nominations in which the album won six. This award is Hawaii’s equivalent to the Grammy Award.
HIC Lifestyle (Hawaiian Island Creation) presents the Aloha Everywhere Concert Series featuring Hawaiian music's top artists.
Join us this season as we bring the Aloha to Downey Theater!
Our mission is to bring you excellent music, cultivate community, nurture culture by spread aloha, everywhere! --Patrick Landeza, HIC Lifestyle Executive Director