Artist 2 Artist Series: Henry Kapono Foundation Edition

Opening Performance by Kala’e Parish

Watch live and on-demand for one full week following the performance.

Presented with support from Outrigger Hotels & Resorts and Hawaiian 105

This 2021 special edition is in partnership with the Henry Kapono Foundation and dedicated to helping get Hawai`i’s musicians back to work and on stage to do what they love most…perform. April 1st features Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award-winning family band, Kapena, with opening performance by Kala‘e Parish.

ABOUT HENRY KAPONO’S ARTIST 2 ARTIST SERIES
The launch of this new format will continue to feature multiple award-winning and GRAMMY® nominee, Henry Kapono, who will introduce a new opening segment that will spotlight many of Hawai`i’s diverse and talented musical entertainers, followed by some of Hawai`i’s most iconic musicians. Henry will “jam” and “talk story” one-on-one with each artist, “deconstructing” their career (as only one artist to another can do) to give the audience insight to the spirit and aspirations of the person/people behind the music.

ABOUT THE ARTISTS
KAPENA
Kapena, considered to be one of Hawaii’s premier island bands has more than 20 Island Music CDs to their credit. Although the band has been through some changes, its founding member, Kelly Boy De Lima is still the band leader. Kapena continues to be an institution that embraces what islanders fell in love with when fans first heard the unique sound of their “electrifying” Kapena music. In the early 2000s, Kelly Boy introduced Hawaii to the next generation of Kapena, his three children, Kapena, Kalena and Lilo. With the next generation came a new, fresh Kapena sound. Kelly Boy’s three children have gained success of their own, writing new original music and being nominated and winning multiple Na Hoku Hanohano awards. In October 2017, Kapena released their first full length album as a family band. The album titled “Palena Ole” won the group four awards at the prestigious Na Hoku Hanohano Awards in May 2018 including Album Of The Year and Group Of The Year. This new Kapena band offers a diverse new package for the old diehard Kapena fans as well as a new generation of Kapena fans.

KALA`E PARISH
Having a deep-rooted love for music inspired by his musical family and his musical journey began during his college years while attending Linfield College in McMinnville, Oregon. He began writing his own music and discovering a vast interest in music. Upon returning home to Hawai`i in 2013, he has been a professional musician and entertainer in Hawai’i. He began recording and releasing original music with his band, Eden Roc, earning top spots on Hawaii’s #1 radio stations. In 2016, he started a solo career, performing throughout Honolulu and releasing his first solo album of original songs in the fall of 2019. He continues to perform throughout the islands and abroad.

ABOUT HENRY KAPONO
Native Hawaiian and GRAMMY® nominated, Henry Kapono is a multiple award-winning vocalist, guitarist, songwriter and composer. Henry is one of Hawaii’s most popular recording artists and presides over Kapono Inc, one of Hawaii’s top multi-function entertainment companies. He is equally known for his community support and philanthropic endeavors, recently launching the “The Henry Kapono Foundation” in 2018 whose mission is to “Support the community through music and the arts and by giving with Aloha.”

HENRY KAPONO FOUNDATION
In an effort to provide Hawai`i artists with support, the Henry Kapono Foundation provided over 360 music professionals with Foodland Gift Cards for their families. Now to continue to support Hawai`i’s music industry and offer entertainers what they have asked for the most; Kapono Inc., in partnership with the Henry Kapono Foundation, are helping to get artists back to work and back on stage! Henry Kapono’s Artist 2 Artist Concert Series is committed to doing just that. Showcasing these talented musicians will undoubtedly deliver an entertaining and fun filled night for the audience, while providing the entertainers meaningful income and the spotlight for them to shine.

Two shows per night: 6:00 pm & 8:30 pm