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Recording artist, musician, vocalist, songwriter, record producer and actor Willie K. is honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Hawai‘i Academy of Recording Arts. Willie K. shares his thoughts about the award and his accomplishments.
COURTESY BLUE NOTE
Willie K. died Monday night at his home on Maui after a two-year battle with cancer. He was 59.
COURTESY BLUE NOTE
Willie K. died Monday night at his home on Maui after a two-year battle with cancer. He was 59.
STAR-ADVERTISER / 2008
Willie K. died Monday night at his home on Maui after a two-year battle with cancer. He was 59.
STAR-ADVERTISER / 2018
Willie K. at his Studio in Waiehu, Maui, Sept. 2018, commented on winning a Na Hoku Lifetime Achievement award.
STAR-ADVERTISER / 2016
The 46th Annual Ukulele Festival in 2016 at Kapiolani Park attracted more than 10,000 visitors and featured the musical stylings of Ohta-San, Willie K, Kalei Gamiao, Paula Fuga, Herb Ohta Jr., Nick Acosta, and the Roy Sakuma 700-piece ‘Ukulele Band composed mostly of children. Danny Kaleikini, Hawai‘i’s Ambassador of Aloha, served as emcee for the 45th straight year.
STAR-ADVERTISER 2016
The 46th Annual Ukulele Festival in 2016 at Kapiolani Park attracted more than 10,000 visitors and featured the musical stylings of Ohta-San, Willie K, Kalei Gamiao, Paula Fuga, Herb Ohta Jr., Nick Acosta, and the Roy Sakuma 700-piece ‘Ukulele Band composed mostly of children. Danny Kaleikini, Hawai‘i’s Ambassador of Aloha, served as emcee for the 45th straight year.
STAR-ADVERTISER / 2016
Willie K performed at Hula's Bar & Lei Stand in Waikiki during the bar's 42nd anniversary party in 2016.
STAR-ADVERTISER / 2010
Willie K performed at the Waikiki Aquarium in 2010.
COURTESY OF MAUNA KEA BEACH HOTEL
Amy Hanaialii and Willie K headlined the 50th Anniversary Gala on the Beachfront Lawn at Mauna Kea Beach Hotel.
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