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ABOUT
A B O U T
HOMEBASE:
Honolulu, Hawaiʻi, USA
MEMBERS:
Kings Kalohelani, Upright Bass / Vocals
Kū Koanui-Souza, ʻUkulele / Vocals
Kekoa Woodward, Guitar / Vocals
GENRE:
#Hawaiian #World #Folk
B A N D D E T A I L S
BAND HISTORY:
Founded in 2018 - Walea, meaning "to relax, have a good time; to be so familiar that one places no effort," is a trio that will take you on a musical journey back to old Hawaiʻi. The men of Walea with their ʻono Hawaiian music will entice you to want to sing or even dance a hula.
"E walea kākou!"
NEWS
MEDIA
M E D I A
VIDEO CREDIT: Hawaii News Now ("A Gray Media Group")
VIDEO CREDIT: Amir Khosrowpour, Horace Mann School Performing Arts Department
VIDEO CREDIT: Shawn Yacavone of 'Ukulele Friend (https://www.youtube.com/user/ukulelefriend)
VIDEO CREDIT: Jody Y @ (https://www.youtube.com/c/JodyY808/)
VIDEO CREDIT: Billy V Live (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiHkpL8ZIDoxEJmCk-y9CrQ)
PHOTO CREDIT: Desi Nuʻuhiwa Koanui-Souza
"Walea" took home 3 awards at the 2022 Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards - Most Promising Artist, Haku Mele Award for "Koʻolau Waltz" and Best Liner Notes for "Lei Pāpahi"
(Pictured left to right: Kings Kalohelani, Kekoa Woodward and Kū Koanui-Souza)
CONTACT
C O N T A C T
BOOKINGS:
Desi Nuʻuhiwa Koanui-Souza, Manager
info@waleamusic.com
cell: (202) 780-8199 ** call or text **
SERVICES AVAILABLE FOR:
- Private Events (ex. Wedding / Birthday)
- Corporate Events (ex. Gala / Sponsorship)
- Public Events (ex. Outreach / Fundraiser)
- Hula Schools (ex. Music Accompaniment)
- Filming (ex. TV / Film / Commercial)
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