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Hawaiian music legend Willie K (1960 – 2020)

By Star-Advertiser Staff

May 19, 2020

Obituaries

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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.
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COURTESY BLUE NOTE

Willie K. died Monday night at his home on Maui after a two-year battle with cancer. He was 59.
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Willie K. died Monday night at his home on Maui after a two-year battle with cancer. He was 59.
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Willie K. died Monday night at his home on Maui after a two-year battle with cancer. He was 59.
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STAR-ADVERTISER / 2018

Willie K. at his Studio in Waiehu, Maui, Sept. 2018, commented on winning a Na Hoku Lifetime Achievement award.
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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.
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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.
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STAR-ADVERTISER / 2016

Willie K performed at Hula's Bar & Lei Stand in Waikiki during the bar's 42nd anniversary party in 2016.
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STAR-ADVERTISER / 2010

Willie K performed at the Waikiki Aquarium in 2010.
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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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