Archive for the ‘Mike Kaawa’ Category

Led Ka’apana & Mike Kaawa – FORCES OF NATURE

March 10, 2008
Forces of Nature

An exciting LIVE recording by two of Hawaii’s strongest and most loved slack key players. There are 13 tunes on this new CD.

Mike Kaawa – kanikapila-live!

January 1, 2008
Mike Kaawa

kanikapila – live! provides a taste of backyard jams that take place all over Hawai’i. So if you are planning a luau or just having a party, then you’ll want to include this CD. Mike Kaawa is an illuminating performer who brightens many of Hawaii’s most popular stages. Mike captivates his audiences with his enchanting stage presence & vocal abilities. Mike’s strong instrumentation and distinct vocal expression comes straight from his heart. He has created his own distinctive sound that very few musicians have achieved. Mike Kaawa’s music career spans almost 4 decades. He has participated in quite a number of musical groups including Na Keonimana (Kelii Taua, Alan Pokipala, the late John Kekuku), Anuenue (Moe Keale, Imaikalani Young, Paul Martinez), Hokulea (Kelii Taua, Roland Cazimero, Dwight Hanohano, Kalani Whitford), Mike Kaawa Trio (Imaikalani Young, Eddie Palama), Brown Company (Chucky Boy Chock), Par Three (Darryl Gonzales, Joe Barinobas/Jensen Richards), The Native Hawaiian Band, Na Oiwi (Dennis & David Kamakahi, Jon Yamasato).