Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award-winner Stef Mariani delivers sensitive folk melodies and driven lyrics that come together to form a passionate sound straight from the heart. Born to Northern California based folk singer songwriter Carolyn Haley-Murray, Mariani’s biggest musical influence comes from her family. From folk to folk pop and americana to acoustic rock, Stef’s goal is to uplift the spirits of people so they can feel hope in a tough world.