Paula took a break from touring the world to share that remarkable gift on the Nā Mele stage.

Paula Fuga performs "Lilikoi," a song about a failed relationship and taking care of yourself.

Paula Fuga steps up to the PBS Hawaiʻi Song Challenge!

Paula Fuga performs "Hōkūleʻa", written by Uncle George "Boogie" Kalama.

Paula Fuga is not a household name yet. But this local girl, who showed up at the auditions for American Idol wearing a T-shirt reading ‘Big Girls Rock’ and who was named the Na Hoku Hanohano Most Promising Artist of the Year - is making a name for herself. Something you should know right off the top about this 28-year-old rising local star. She knows what it’s like to be a child living in a tent, homeless, on a beach. And helping others is part of who she is. Paula’s last name is spelled f-u-g-a and it’s pronounced ‘funga.’