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Kalapana co-founder David John ‘DJ’ Pratt: 1954-2021

Sept. 9, 2021

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Kalapana performs at the Waikiki Shell in 1976.
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Kalapana performs at Kaneohe Marine Corps Base in 1986.
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Kalapana in 1977. DJ Pratt is pictured at lower right.
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The original members of Kalapana in 1973. DJ Pratt is pictured at top.
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Kalapana is pictured here in the 1970s.
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From left to right, Kenji Sano, D.J. Pratt and Mackey Feary of Kalapana in 1986. The three are pointing to the group's other members, Macky Feary and Malani Bilyeu.
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Macky Feary, Malani Bilyeu and DJ Pratt of Kalapana in 1985.
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Kalapana in 1983.
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DJ Pratt, right, with Kalapana in 1993.
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DJ Pratt, second from left, is pictured with Kalapana in the 1990s.
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A photo of the band Kalapana from the 1990s. DJ Pratt is second from left.
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John Valentine, left, and DJ Pratt perform at the Blaisdell Concert Hall in 2019.
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Kalapana says thank you and goodbye after a concert in 2001.
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Gaylord Holomalia, Malani Bilyeu and D.J. Pratt in 2001.
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DJ Pratt performs with Kalapana in 2001.
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From left: DJ Pratt, Ernie Cruz Jr., Kata Maduli, Janet Maduli and Jeffrey Apaka at Blaisdell Arena in 2004.
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From left: Keikilani Lindsey, Kiki Johnson, Leokani Lindsey, Pali Ka 'aihue and DJ Pratt at The Willows in 2014.
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Kalapana performs at the Blaisdell Concert Hall in 2019.
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Kalapana performs at the Waikiki Shell in 2015.
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Henry Kapono, left, John Cruz and DJ Pratt share the stage in 2014.
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Kalapana performs at the Waikiki Shell in 2014.
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DJ Pratt and Todd Yukumoto in 2014.
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DJ Pratt, second from right, with friends at the Hilton Hawaiian Village in 2014.
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Kalapana performs at the Hilton Hawaiian Village in 2014.
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Kalapana performs at the Waikiki Shell in 2014.
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2014 AUG 23_ PUL HENRY KAPONO _ Henry Kapono & Friends "Back in the Day" concert celebrates the living legacy of Hawaii’s most prolific and iconic entertainers and benefiting Make-A-Wish Hawai'i at the Waikiki Shell on Saturday, August 23, 2014 in Honolulu, Hi with Kalapana, Jerry Santos, John Cruz, Brother Noland, Robert Cazimero, Keola Beamer, Amy Hanaiali'i, Robi Kahakalau, Sean Naauao, Leward Kaapana & Mike Kaawa, Cyril Pahinui and Raiatea. As a Wish Ambassador, Henry Kapono is committed to helping make these wishes come true for Hawai’i’s keiki. photo by Kat Wade Special to the Honolulu Star-Advertiser
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DJ Pratt, right, and Malani Bilyeu at the Hilton Hawaiian Village in 2014.
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Kalapana in 2015.
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Kalapana with former Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell, second from left, in 2017.
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DJ Pratt, left, with Malani Bilyeu and Cyril Pahinui at the Hilton Hawaiian Village in 2014.
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2014 JULY 4 _ PUL KALAPANA - Kalapana in Concert during the 4th of July Spectacular with special guest Hapa on the Great Lawn at the Hilton Hawaiian Village on Friday July 4, 2014 in Honolulu, Hawaii. Photo by Kat Wade special to the Honolulu Star-Advertiser
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Kalapana performs at the Hilton Hawaiian Village in 2014.
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DJ Pratt, left, performs with Kalapana in 2014.
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2018 April 14 TGF Sea Life Park Makapu‘u Twilight Concert Series: Danny Couch, Kalani Pe‘a, Kalapana and Amy Hanaiali‘i Gilliom. 5-10:30 p.m. (park opens at noon to VIP concert ticket holders), Sea Life Park, Makapu‘u Meadows. Photo By James Garrett / Special to the Honolulu Star-Advertiser
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Kalapana at the Hilton Hawaiian Village in 2014.
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