Three of Hawai‘i’s most talented musicians come together in this month’s Nā Mele. Lehua Kalima Alvarez of Na Leo Pilimehana, along with Kawika Kahiapo and Shawn Kekoa Pimental, have teamed up to create a new group, Kulāiwi.

Paula took a break from touring the world to share that remarkable gift on the Nā Mele stage. Accompanied by an all-star band including Mike Love and Brad Watanabe from The Green, Paula performs songs from her catalogue and her 2022 Nā Hōkū Hanohano award winning album for Contemporary Album of the Year, Rain on Sunday.

Mark Yamanaka is a singer, songwriter, multiple Nā Hōkū Hanohano award winner and a car salesman. On this Nā Mele, enjoy Yamanaka’s soothing yet powerful falsetto voice.

Nā Mele featuring multi-Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award winner Natalie Ai Kamauu at Palikū Theatre on the Windward Community College campus in Kāne‘ohe, O‘ahu. From the comfort of your home or wherever you are, enjoy the music from this six-time Female Vocalist of the Year, we will be taking calls of support for our station as part of this pledge program. Mahalo

Some say that music can heal the soul. Get ready to take in the soothing sounds of Nā Mele artist Jeff Peterson.

On this holiday special enjoy Hawaiian Christmas medleys and original compositions from local artists, including Manu Boyd; Ho‘okena with Maila Gibson; Kuana Torres Kahele; Henry Kapono; Nina Kealiʻiwahamana with Aaron Salā; The Leo Nahenahe Singers; Gail Mack with Gordon Kim; and Peter Medeiros with Joshua Silva and Nate Stillman.

Join us for a special pledge concert with Robert Cazimero and Kuana Torres Kahele at Palikū Theatre

Keilana draws inspiration from artists like Ella Fitzgerald, Stevie Wonder and local talent Justin Young to create a sound that’s all her own. A bit of jazz, R&B, neo-soul, with a lyrical style inspired by Native Hawaiian mele, where kaona or hidden meanings are built into the verses.

Kainani Kahaunaele has been a force in Hawaiian music for the last two decades. She garnered multiple awards for her albums Naʻu ʻOe (2003) and ʻŌhai ʻUla (2010). Most recently at the 2021 Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards she won a total of seven trophies, including album of the year, for her most recent release Waipunalei.

Keilana talks about writing songs of heartbreak only to find hope.