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- Israel Kamakawiwo'ole. Music of Hawaii, Reggae, Jazz. 143 votes. As a symbol of Hawaiian pride and cultural resurgence, Israel Kamakawiwo'ole's powerful voice resonated throughout the islands and beyond.
- Ledward Kaapana. 45 votes. The virtuosic guitar playing of Ledward Kaapana has captured the hearts of countless fans around the world since his musical journey began decades ago.
- Don Ho. Pop music, Music of Hawaii, Traditional pop music. 75 votes. Few entertainers have left such an indelible mark on Hawaiian culture as the iconic Don Ho, whose legendary status persists even decades after his death.
- Eddie Kamae. Music of Hawaii. 28 votes. As a true innovator and pioneer in Hawaiian music, Eddie Kamae is renowned for his skillful ukulele playing and his role in revitalizing traditional music in the islands.
- Top Hawaiian Musicians of All Time
- Israel Kamakawiwoʻole
- Keali’i Reichel
- Jake Shimabukuro
- Ledward Kaapana
- Don Ho
- Anuhea
- The Brothers Cazimero
- Jack Johnson
- Kalani Pe’a
Israel KamakawiwoʻoleKeali’i ReichelJake ShimabukuroLedward KaapanaIsrael Kamakawiwo’oleis a singer and activist who also goes by the stage name IZ. He is one of the most famous Hawaiian musicians ever, and has been coined “The voice of Hawaii”. His recording “Somewhere Over the Rainbow/What a Wonderful World” has over a billion views on YouTube and is his most well-known song. It topped charts in various differen...
Carleton Lewis Kealiʻinaniaimokuokalani Reichel, better known as Keali’i Reichel, is a popular Hawaiian singer, songwriter, and personality. He has eight studio albums, and each proved very successful around the world. He has won twenty-nine Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards, including Favourite Entertainer of the Year in 1995, 1996, 2000, 2007, and 2015.
Jake Shimabukuro is a ukulele star from Hawaii and is thought to be one of the best players of all time. His career took off when he recorded the soundtracks for two Japanese films. He is the recipient of countless awards, including Favorite Entertainer of the Year multiple times and Best Album of the Year.
Ledward Kaapana is a talented Hawaiian musician who plays steel guitar, bass guitar, and ukulele. He has won numerous awards and also holds four Grammy Awards nominations in the Best Hawaiian Music Album category. He comes from a family of greats, with his uncle and cousin also being famous Hawaiian musicians.
Donald Tai Loy Ho, who goes by the stage name Don Ho, was a Hawaiian musician in the genres of Traditional pop and Hawaiian music. He is best known for “Tiny Bubbles”, a 1966 hit single that is considered his signature song. “Tiny Bubbles” has been covered around 34 times, as well as being used extensively in TV and media. It reached number 57 on t...
Rylee Anuheakeʻalaokalokelani Jenkins, known simply as Anuhea, is a Hawaiian musician, singer, and songwriter. She’s also the second runner-up and Miss Congeniality in the 2006 Miss Maui Pagaent. Her self-titled debut studio album was released in 2009 and caused her initial rise to fame, followed by five other studio albums. She grew up in a musica...
The Brothers Cazimero were a musical duo from Hawaii, comprised of brothers Robert Cazimero and Roland Cazimero. They were inducted into the Hawaiian Music Hall of Fame in 2006, and have received numerous awards. They were nominated for Grammy Award in 2005 for Best Hawaiian Music Album for their work Some Call It Aloha…Don’t Tell. They have receiv...
Jack Hody Johnson is a former professional surfer who broke into the music scene. He quickly became very popular, topping the New Zealand charts with five of his studio albums. Four of his albums have been certified quadruple platinum! His most popular album is In Between Dreams, which topped the Australian, British, and New Zealand charts. Johnson...
Kalana Pe’a is a critically claimed Hawaiian musician and the winner of three Grammy Awards! He won the Grammy Award for Best Regional Roots Music Album for his albums E Walea, No ‘Ane’i, andKau Ka Pe’a in 2017, 2019, and 2022 respectively. He also has two singles, “Kanakaloka” and “O Holy Night”, which both proved successful and won him further aw...
Jun 1, 2004 · He set off a light in my creative spirit and inspired me to play Hawaiian music.“ Gabby, often referred to as “The Brown Album,“ signals the start of Pahinui's music-making with sons Martin ...
- Aloha ‘Oe. by Queen Lili‘uokalani, 1878. More than a century ago, “Aloha ‘Oe” became one of the first Hawaiian songs to achieve recognition outside of the Islands.
- I’ll Remember You. by Kui Lee, 1964. Although Lee died of cancer at age 34 in 1966, many of his compositions achieved immortality in the repertoire of his childhood friend Don Ho.
- Honolulu Ciy Lights. by Keola Beamer, 1978. Keola Beamer has been playing and composing for most of his life, but “Honolulu City Lights,” a song he wrote almost 30 years ago, remains his most popular creation.
- Hi‘ilawe. by unknown. Gabby Pahinui at a Diamond Head Crater Festival. Photo: COURTESY OF TOM MOFFATT. Gabby Pahinui transformed this hula standard about a love affair at a Big Island waterfall into an anthem for slack guitar players.
Polynesian heritage artists feature in pop music culture including Dinah Jane (USA) of Fifth Harmony. Some Polynesian islands have developed a cassette industry, most notably Fiji , Tonga and Samoa .
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Jul 20, 2015 · Tiama’a. With vocal harmonies and flawless fretwork that would give The Beach Boys a run for their money, Tiama’a are a legendary and beloved Samoan band. Drawing heavily from traditional Samoan musical style the group give off a chilled and almost country vibe.
