E Kanikapila Kakou Live Hawaiian Music
All sessions held at Island School main hall, 3-1875 Kaumualii Highway, Lihue 96766. EKK is free, but your donations are gratefully accepted and allow us to continue providing the best in live Hawaiian music on Kauai.
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Monday, January 19, 6:00–9:00 pm: O'Brian Eselu, kumu hula extraordinaire, and Kenneth Makuakane, outstanding songwriter with numerous Na Hoku Hanohano awards.
Monday, January 26, 6:00–9:00 pm: Chanel Flores and Friends, Ms Tita 2006, wonderful entertainer and aspiring songwriter.
Peter Apo
Monday, February 2, 6:00–9:00 pm: Peter Apo, outstanding Hawaiian cultural consultant at statewide level, along with accompanist Zanuck Lindsey. (www.peterapocompany.com)
Monday, February 9, 6:00–9:00 pm: Palani Vaughan and "King's Own" Group with Ashley Kimo Artis & Isaac Kalua; and Kilipaki Vaughan;; Palani is a return presenter with new songs and stories to share; his wonderful music is woven into the history of music of Hawaii.
Nathan Aweau
Monday, February 16, 6:00–9:00 pm: Nathan Aweau, Na Hoku Hanohano male entertainer of the year, plus Walt Keale, returning EKK favorite and extraordinary composer/musician.
Monday, February 23, 6:00–9:00 pm: Kupaoa Music–Lihau Hannahs and Kellen Paik–hot young duo with wonderful new compositions; new to EKK. (www.kupaoa.com)
Monday, March 2, 6:00–9:00 pm: Eric Lee.
Monday, March 9, 6:00–9:00 pm: Darryl and Leilani Rivera Low, they will share new CD compositions, some dancers from their halau, and Leilani's extraordinary voice.
Monday, March 16, 6:00–9:00 pm: Leokane Pryor and Friends, Maui falsetto singer with new CD compositions and zesty fun personality is new to EKK.
Monday, March 23, 6:00–9:00 pm: Lopaka Bukoski, Kauai kumu hula, along with Kelly Love and Naniwai'ui Kanahele of Ni'ihau, new to EKK and unique presentation.
Monday, March 30, 6:00–9:00 pm: "Jumping Flea" Virtuosos will each share their own unique ukulele stylings–Gordon Mark, classical ukulele; David Kamakahi, contemporary and traditional Hawaiian music; Aldrine Guerrero, Kauai ukulele star and online ukulele instructor.
Monday, April 6, 6:00–9:00 pm: Maka Herrod, expect the unexpected with Kauai's BoomShakaLakaMaka.
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