Kamuela Kahoano

Kamuela Kahoano (born in December 27, 1980) is a singer/songwriter and music producer from Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii. He comes from a family of entertainers, and his music has elements of acoustic, folk, indie, and alternative with Hawaiian influences . He performs solo and was formerly the lead singer of the band Analog(ic). He is an accomplished player of both the ukulele and guitar, playing both left-handed; he also plays the djembe.
Kahoano's debut album, Green Light Go, was released January 2007. His latest, Stream Dreams, was released July 14, 2010.

Life and career

1980–2004: Early life

Kamuela grew up in the Kapahulu neighborhood near Waikiki, and started playing music at 6 years old on a ukulele given to him by his grandmother.

1994–2004: Education

Kamuela attended Iolani School in Honolulu, graduating in 1998. He obtained his bachelor's in Music Composition in 2004 from the University of Hawaii at Manoa in Honolulu.

Family

Kamuela's father, Kimo Kahoano, is an entertainer, beginning his career as a top Polynesian fire knife dancer and continuing as an actor, singer, DJ, and emcee. His mother is Lynette Kahoano. Both of his older brothers, Ikaika Kahoano and Haku Kahoano, have also worked in the entertainment industry.

Musical style and influences

Kahoano claims many influences, citing the sounds of Coldplay, U2, and Damien Rice and many others.

Record Label

Green Light Go / Kahoano Productions

Discography

• Green Light Go (January 2007)
• Grumpy (She's Grumpy It's My Fault) (single, 2007)
• Manalani (Ukulele Solo) (single, 2007)
• Stream Dreams (July 14, 2010)

• "Iolani School "Alumni Making Headlines"". 
• "Stream Dreams on iTunes". 

Awards

Kahoano won a Na Hoku award in 2011 for Rock Album of the year.