Starr Kalahiki
Starr Kealaheleokalani Kalahiki is a Hawaiian singer, born and raised in Moanalua Valley on the island of Oʻahu. Her professional experiences range from featured vocalist on productions including Don Tiki, Myth, Naupaka, The Liliʻu Project and ʻUlalena, to bands Eight-o-eight, Missing Dave, and Toyz of Pleasure. Her debut album Salt was h
Starr Kealaheleokalani Kalahiki is a Hawaiian singer, born and raised in Moanalua Valley on the island of Oʻahu. Her professional experiences range from featured vocalist on productions including Don Tiki, Myth, Naupaka, The Liliʻu Project and ʻUlalena, to bands Eight-o-eight, Missing Dave, and Toyz of Pleasure. Her debut album Salt was honored with two Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards and she received a third as a contributor to Henry Kapono’s compilation album. Starr is also the recipient of a Native Arts and Cultures Foundation Fellowship and was featured as a vocalist in the anthem, “Ku Ha`aheo,” composed by Kumu Hina after holding the front line with her elders on the stance to protect Maunakea.
“In the first stanza of Ke aloha o ka haku, a prayer Liliʻuokalani wrote while under house arrest, my heart finds solace in realizing she wrestled with navigating the delicate balance between spirit, culture and faith, and that in her songs, I too am allowed the space to find my own balance. As I move forward, I view every occasion I sing as an opportunity to lay down positive vibration, and encourage healing.”
Bruddah Waltah
Bruddah Waltah is a Big Island Music Lifetime Achievement Award Inductee & Na Hoku Hanohano Award Winning Artist. He has been mentoring his community for decades and we proudly welcome him to our program.
Stef Mariani
Stef Mariani is an award winning songwriter & producer. Born in Santa Cruz, California and residing in the Hawaiian Islands, she carries the legacy of three generations of songwriters, educators, business men & women and performers. It is her deep desire to use her life experience and her music to provide massive value and support to her
Stef Mariani is an award winning songwriter & producer. Born in Santa Cruz, California and residing in the Hawaiian Islands, she carries the legacy of three generations of songwriters, educators, business men & women and performers. It is her deep desire to use her life experience and her music to provide massive value and support to her communities, especially during this global pandemic. Her latest full length Americana album “Highway Of Love” is about spreading the principles of Aloha throughout the world and can be found in all major digital outlets.
Tantra Grillo
Tantra is an Award Winning Hip Hop Artist based out of Honolulu, HI. She is a mentor and a successful business woman. She has also worked as a popular radio host.
Emily Kraus
Emily is a professional drummer in Honolulu and has worked extensively supporting members of the community as they quit smoking.
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