Kāwika Kahiapo
Artist Biography
Kawika Kahiapo has been on the professional music scene for over 40 years, having been on over 120 recording projects, including 6 of his own. He is a multi Na Hoku Hanohano Award recipient, Slack Key Master, and known for his “voice of velvet.” He was also a featured artist on Grammy®-winning CD, “Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key.”
Kawika’s passion for music started as a young boy, when his earliest mentors included his own father, and “Pops” Gabby Pahinui. His passion for music is very much intertwined in his life, as a day rarely goes by without him picking up his guitar.
Serving Ke Akua and others are a priority and is reflected in Kawika’s lifestyle and music. Love for the islands, it’s people, ‘ohana, and Ke Akua “Creator God”, are what inspires him, while staying committed to perpetuating Hawaiian music, the culture, and the art of ki ho’alu.
Website: www.kawikakahiapo.net
Kawika’s passion for music started as a young boy, when his earliest mentors included his own father, and “Pops” Gabby Pahinui. His passion for music is very much intertwined in his life, as a day rarely goes by without him picking up his guitar.
Serving Ke Akua and others are a priority and is reflected in Kawika’s lifestyle and music. Love for the islands, it’s people, ‘ohana, and Ke Akua “Creator God”, are what inspires him, while staying committed to perpetuating Hawaiian music, the culture, and the art of ki ho’alu.
Website: www.kawikakahiapo.net