Kalani Pe'a won the Contemporary Album of the Year for "E Walea," (Kalani Pe'a Music) at the 40th annual Na Hoku Hanohano Awards on Saturday. He became the first Hawaii recording artist to win a Grammy and a Hoku Award for the same album.
Keauhou swept the awards by winning the nine categories they were nominated for at the 40th annual Na Hoku Hanohano Awards held on Saturday. From left to right, Keauhou members Nicholas Lum, Jonah Solatario and Zachary Lum.
The audience cheered when Zachary Lum won the Haku Mele Award (Composer's award) for "Hanohano Ha'iku" from the album "Keauhou."
Zachary Lum accepts the Liner Notes award for “Keauhou” (Keauhou).
Carol Keale presented Emcee Billy V with the Moe Keale "Aloha Is" award for Community Service.
Rupert Tripp, Jr. received the Religious Album of the Year award for “Righteous Son Rize,” (RTJ Music). Pictured with Tripp is his wife, Adele, and emcee Billy V.
A Touch of Gold performed at the 40th annual Na Hoku Hanohano Awards.
Wahine from Ka La Onohi Mai o Ha'eha'e performed hula to music played and sung by Keauhou and Ra'iatea Helm at the 40th annual Na Hoku Hanohano Awards.
Keauhou and Ra'iatea Helm performed at the beginning of the 40th annual Na Hoku Hanohano Awards. Keauhou swept the awards by winning in every category they were nominated in and Ra'iatea Helm won Female Vocalist of the Year Award for the third time.
Jeff Peterson received the Instrumental Album of the Year award for "Wahi Pana, Songs Of Place," (Peterson Productions) at the 40th annual Na Hoku Hanohano Awards.
Yoza performed at the 40th annual Na Hoku Hanohano Awards.
Isaac Moreno of IZIK along with Ian O'Sullivan performed at the 40th annual Na Hoku Hanohano Awards.
Presenter Aulii Cravalho reacted as Ra'iatea Helm approached the stage to accept the Female Vocalist of the Year Award for "He Leo Huali: A Pure Voice" (Ra'iatea Helm Records) at the 40th annual Na Hoku Hanohano Awards.
Ra'iatea Helm spoke after receiving the Female Vocalist of the Year Award for "He Leo Huali: A Pure Voice" (Ra'iatea Helm Records) at the 40th annual Na Hoku Hanohano Awards.
Original Pure Heart members Lopaka Colon, Jon Yamasoto and Jake Shimabukuro performed at the 40th annual Na Hoku Hanohano Awards.
John Cruz made a guest appearance with the original members of Pure Heart at the 40th annual Na Hoku Hanohano Awards held on Saturday. At right, Jake Shimabukuro.
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