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Big Island recording artist Mark Yamanaka won big last night, matching the first time successes of Hawaiian music superstars Willie K and Keali'i Reichel, as his debut album, "Lei Pua Kenikeni," won Album of the Year, Male Vocalist of the Year and Most Promising Artist at the 2011 Na Hoku Hanohano Awards. Story »
Big Island recording artist Mark Yamanaka won big Sunday night, matching the first-time successes of Hawaiian music superstars Willie K and Keali‘i Reichel, as his debut album, “Lei Pua Kenikeni,” won Album of the Year at the 2011 Na Hoku Hanohano Awards. Story »
An opening chant by Ka'upena Wong and a reunion concert by Kalapana neatly represented the musical diversity of contemporary Hawaii as the Hawai'i Academy of Recording Arts (HARA) presented the 2011 Na Hoku Hanohano Lifetime Achievement Awards Saturday afternoon at the Hawai'i Convention Center. Story »
Stories from 2011
Na Hoku Blogs
SABRINA VELASQUEZScene + Heard
Honolulu Pulse music blogger Sabrina Velasquez was in attendance at the Na Hoku's.
- A night at the Hoku Awards May 30, 2011
- A star is born on Hoku night May 29, 2011
NADINE KAMFashion Tribe
Fashion writer Nadine Kam critiques the fashion worn by the nominees at the awards.
Music reviews for Most promising artist
- STEVE GRIMES – Labor of Love Nov. 5, 2010
- CJ HELEKAHI – Ka Mahina Sep. 10, 2010
- MARK YAMANAKA – Lei Pua Kenikeni Jan. 7, 2011
Music reviews for Album of the Year
- AMY HĀNAIALI‘I AND THE SLACK KEY MASTERS OF HAWAI‘I
– Amy Hānaiali‘i and Slack Key Masters of Hawai‘i Feb. 10, 2011 - BEST OF NĀ PALAPALAI, THE – Nā Palapalai Mar. 19, 2010
- ENGLISH ROSE – Kūpaoa Apr. 30, 2010
- KEOLA BEAMER & RAIATEA
– Keola Beamer and Raiatea Helm Jun. 4, 2010 - LEI PUA KENIKENI – Mark Yamanaka Jan. 7, 2011
- OHAI ULA – Kainani Kahaunaele Jun. 11, 2010
Music reviews for Group of the Year
- KEOLA BEAMER & RAIATEA HELM –
Keola Beamer & Raiatea Apr. 30, 2010 - AMY HĀNAIALI‘I AND SLACK KEY MASTERS –
Amy Hānaiali‘i and the Slack Key Masters of Hawai‘i Feb. 10, 2011 - KUMZ – On the Summit Jan. 7, 2011
- KŪPAOA – English Rose Jun. 4, 2010
- MANOA DNA – Evolution Jul. 9, 2010
Music reviews for Best Male Vocalist
- WILLIE K – Willie Wonderland Nov. 26, 2010
- LEDWARD KAAPANA – The Legend Feb. 10, 2011
- JOHN KEAWE – Play with Me Papa Feb. 11, 2011
- MARK YAMANAKA – Lei Pua Kenikeni Jan. 7, 2011
Music reviews for Best Female Vocalist
- 'Anelaikalani E Mau No Jul. 23, 2010
- Kainani Kahaunaele Ohai Ula Jun. 12, 2010
- Kiani - Kiani Feb. 11, 2011
- Napua Mauka Mōhalu Oct. 15, 2010
- Sista Robi An Island Christmas Oct. 15, 2010
‘Soul Sessions’ feat. Taimane
