Kaumakaiwa & Kūlaiwi

Presented By Kahilu

April 23, 2027

7:00pm

$30 / $50 / $75

Mainstage

A riveting performer, Kaumakaiwa creates some of the most original work in contemporary Hawaiian music, with aesthetics from chant traditions. Kaumakaiwa’s long-time guitarist Shawn Pimental, an award-winning musician in his own right, joins with two of Hawai‘i’s leading music performers -- Lehua Kalima (of Na Leo) and Kawika Kahiapo, and award-winning hula practitioner Pono Fernandez – as Kūlaiwi, creating music drawn from their Native Hawaiian roots. With a combined 40-plus Nā Hōkū Awards among them, their original songs are inspired by diverse musical styles and a passionate commitment to Hawai‘i, empowered by their kuleana (responsibility) to land and culture.

Audiences can expect something powerful, intimate, and completely unrepeatable: a voice that commands attention, challenges expectation, and invites listeners into the heart of Hawaiian identity and expression.

Mahalo to our 2026/27 Season Sponsors:Michael & Ruth Bernstone, Paul & Charlene Dahlquist, Carol & Clive Davies, Deviants from the Norm, Fred Dosher & Carol Greenwell, Eric Ewing & Bruce Redman, Marianne Falkner, Mike & Diane Foreman, Ceppie & Irwin Federman, Alan Gartenhaus & Rhoady Lee, Suzanne Hill, Stephen Hobbs & Lori Parrish, Derek & Renée Inaba, Christine Karger, Cathi Keene, Marsha & Tom Kerley, Mimi & Brian Kerley, Steve Kirkham & Jennie Dougherty, Joanna Lipari, Bob & Nancy Male, Kevin McCann & Lisa Shattuck, Ebby & Lex Pinson, John C. Ryan, Eric Savage, Eric Schwartz & Magda Wesslund, W.A. Shimabukuro & M.S. Simpson, Michael Thompson, David & Joanne Turner

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