2025 Performance line up at the Hawaiʻi ʻUkulele Festival
KALEI AND CORY
Kalei and Cory, world-class musicians showcasing individual artistry and incredible synergy as a duo.
Kalei Gamiao and Cory Fujimoto are a duo that will inspire and delight!
Bryan Tolentino
‘Ukulele player, Bryan Tolentino has been known, for the past forty plus years, as an accompanist who performed and continues to perform, locally and abroad with some of Hawaiʻi’s most well known and accomplished Hawaiian music artists.
Bryan’s recorded on over sixty plus CD’s for other artists as well as compilations adding his unique “fairy dusting”, as he calls it. He says, “You must feel Hawaiian Music,” evident in his award winning recordings featured on Nā Hōkū Hanohano and Grammy nominated CD’s which have also garnered many awards. He blends all that he’s learned, as an accompanist, into his own unique sound.
Aldrine and Aaron
Aldrine & Aaron, world famous 'ukulele performers and instructors based on Kaua'i. Ukulele Underground Founding Members Aldrine and Aaron are a force to be reconed with. This Duo is amazing.
Jonah Davis
Kamakakehau Fernandez
Jonah Davis, well known recording artist, musician, producer, ‘ukulele & guitar instructor, artist, mentor, and world music educator.
KUʻUIPO KUMUKAHI
Kamakakehau Fernandez
Kamakakehau Fernandez
Hawaiian singer-songwriter, Hawaiian culture preservationist and cultural practioner Kuʻuipo Kumukahi. Photo by Tina Mahina.
Kamakakehau Fernandez
Kamakakehau Fernandez
Kamakakehau Fernandez
Kamakakēhau Fernandez, also known as Kamaka, is a talented musician who embodies the spirit of Hawaiʻi. Despite being born in Arkansas, Kamaka was adopted by a Hawaiian family and raised on the shores of Maui. His education in the Hawaiian Language Immersion Program allowed him to become fluent in the Hawaiian language, becoming a strong advocate for its preservation.
Kamaka’s love for Hawaiian culture and music led him to discover his passion for the ukulele and falsetto singing. He won the prestigious Richard Hoʻopiʻi Falsetto contest in 2003 and has since captivated audiences with his incredible voice and skillful ukulele playing. Kamaka has performed on various renowned stages in Hawaiʻi, including the Ritz-Carlton and the Maui Arts & Cultural Center. He has also showcased his talent in the continental United States and Japan.
chuck james school of music
chuck james school of music
chuck james school of music
Nurturing a Love for Music in Hawai'i for Over 30 Years. Chuck James Music School has been a beacon of musical education in Hawai'i for over three decades, enriching the lives of countless students with the joy and artistry of music. With four campuses strategically located across Oahu, the school caters to over 700 aspiring musicians of all ages, guided by a team of 50 dedicated and passionate music instructors.
At Chuck James Music School, the emphasis is on providing personalized and engaging private music lessons, allowing each student to explore their unique musical interests and talents.