Kalani Pe'a

Kalani Pe'a is a Hawaiian singer-songwriter from Hilo who writes and performs in Hawaiian and English. His records mix traditional Hawaiian song with soul and R&B arrangements tied to language and culture. E Walea (2016) won the 2017 Grammy for Best Regional Roots Music Album; Kuini (2024) brought a fourth win in that category. Shows pair storytelling, hula, and bilingual holiday and heritage material.