Grammy nominated and award-winning entertainer Henry Kapono announced today the establishment of the Henry Kapono Foundation.

Kapono has created an organization whose mission is “to support and strengthen our community through music and the arts, and by giving with aloha.”

The HKF will support local communities with a primary focus on local arts, culture and music.

“I am truly grateful for the love and support I’ve had through the years. And even more grateful that I can give back to Hawaii and future generations, I am truly blessed. Mahalo!” Kapono said.

The first project for the HKF is “The Songs of C&K” Recording Project, being produced in partnership with First Hawaiian Bank. “The Songs of C&K” music release will be available in CD with digital download, and in vinyl format, available for sale exclusively at First Hawaiian Bank branches throughout Hawaii, Guam and Saipan in July, with the net proceeds benefiting the HKF.