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From Haleiwa to the world stage: Thunderstorm Artis rises, but keeps his roots in Hawaii

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                                Thunderstorm Artis’ sister Stephanie Artis painted a mural in Haleiwa. The Artis family is largely known for their musical and artistic prowess.
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Thunderstorm Artis’ sister Stephanie Artis painted a mural in Haleiwa. The Artis family is largely known for their musical and artistic prowess.

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                                Filo, left, John Foster, Desmond Roberts, Jamal Roberts, Thunderstorm Artis, Josh King, Breanna Nix, Kolbi Jordan, Che Chesterman and Slater Nalley, with guidance from guest mentor James Taylor, were part of the top 14 who performed iconic songs from Rock & Roll Hall of Fame legends on April 27.
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ERIC MCCANDLESS / DISNEY

Filo, left, John Foster, Desmond Roberts, Jamal Roberts, Thunderstorm Artis, Josh King, Breanna Nix, Kolbi Jordan, Che Chesterman and Slater Nalley, with guidance from guest mentor James Taylor, were part of the top 14 who performed iconic songs from Rock & Roll Hall of Fame legends on April 27.

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                                Thunderstorm Artis was one of the top 12 who performed unforgettable songs inspired by iconic “American Idol” moments that honored the show’s legendary history. Artis’ performance aired Monday on ABC.
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ERIC MCCANDLESS / DISNEY

Thunderstorm Artis was one of the top 12 who performed unforgettable songs inspired by iconic “American Idol” moments that honored the show’s legendary history. Artis’ performance aired Monday on ABC.

JAMM AQUINO / JAQUINO@STARADVERTISER.COM 
                                Thunderstorm Artis’ sister Stephanie Artis painted a mural in Haleiwa. The Artis family is largely known for their musical and artistic prowess.
ERIC MCCANDLESS / DISNEY
                                Filo, left, John Foster, Desmond Roberts, Jamal Roberts, Thunderstorm Artis, Josh King, Breanna Nix, Kolbi Jordan, Che Chesterman and Slater Nalley, with guidance from guest mentor James Taylor, were part of the top 14 who performed iconic songs from Rock & Roll Hall of Fame legends on April 27.
ERIC MCCANDLESS / DISNEY
                                Thunderstorm Artis was one of the top 12 who performed unforgettable songs inspired by iconic “American Idol” moments that honored the show’s legendary history. Artis’ performance aired Monday on ABC.