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Hoʻokena (group)
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Ho'okena is a Hawaiian music trio which consist of the members Horace K. Dudoit, Chris Kamaka and Glen Smith. The group was created in 1986[1] and remains one of the longest lasting Hawaiian music groups.[2] Ho'okena has been nominated for the Grammy Awards three times[3][4] and has won multiple Na Hoku Hanohano Awards.[5]
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Music career
Ho'okena has performed at the world renowned Carnegie Hall twice.[6][7] Ho'okena has released twelve music albums. In 2008 the group had the opportunity to perform for then-President of the United States Barack Obama and then-First Lady Michelle Obama along with Hawaiian Musicians Raiatea Helm and Willie K.[8] In 2015 Ho'okena recorded a song with country superstar Josh Turner on his album Deep South (Josh Turner album) titled "Hawaiian Girl."[9] In 2018 Horace K. Dudoit and Glen Smith performed at the Merrie Monarch Festival for Kumu Hula Robert Cazimero of The Brothers Cazimero. Cazimero promised to showcase a group of "A+ musicians."[10]
In 2018, Ho'okena and Moon Kauakahi, who was formerly in the band Mākaha Sons, was featured on Kalani Pe'a's sophomore album.[11][12] Pe'a's album "No 'Ane'i" went on to win a Grammy Award in 2019 under the Best Regional Roots Music Album category.[13]
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Discography
Albums
- 2020: Meant To Be
- 2017: Ho‘okena 3.0
- 2012: Huliau
- 2009: Nani Mau Loa - Everlasting Beauty
- 2005: Treasure II: Lei Pūlamahia
- 2003: Cool Elevation
- 2001: Treasure
- 2000: Home for the Holidays
- 1999: Ho'okena 5
- 1996: Ho‘okamaha‘o
- 1993: Nā Kai Ewalu
- 1991: Choice of the Heart
- 1990: Thirst Quencher!
Music awards
Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards
Ho'okena has won seven Na Hoku Hanohano Awards.
- 1991: Thirst Quencher! - Most Promising Artist
- 1991: Thirst Quencher! - Group Of The Year
- 1991: Thirst Quencher! - Traditional Hawaiian Album Of The Year
- 2000: Ho‘okena 5 - Hawaiian Language Performance
- 2001: Home for the Holidays - Christmas Album Of The Year
- 2010: Nani Mau Loa - Everlasting Beauty - Hawaiian Language Performance
- 2010: Nani Mau Loa - Everlasting Beauty - Group Of The Year
Grammy Awards
Ho'okena has been nominated for a Grammy Award three times.
- 2004: Cool Elevation - Best Hawaiian Music Album (Nominee)[14]
- 2009: Nani Mau Loa: Everlasting Beauty - Best Hawaiian Music Album (Nominee)[14]
- 2018: Ho'okena 3.0 - Best Regional Roots Music Album (Nominee)[14]
References
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