Kenneth Makuakane has been writing, singing and recording Hawaiian music for most of his adult life. While he has recorded with several well-known groups, recorded and produced other award-winning artists, and composed songs which have also garnered him acclaim, this is his first solo effort. He has collected the finest of his new solo and collaborative compositions, and after arduously testing instrumental and vocal arrangements, he presents them on this release. There are songs that will inspire you, challenge you, mesmerize you, captivate your heart, make you laugh and cry, and inspire a passion for life and all that it offers.

Bio

Kenneth Makuakāne is recognized as a successful innovator in producing and recording Hawaiian music. He has about a hundred albums to his producing credits, working with artists such as Nā Leo, Hapa, Amy Hānaiali‘i Gilliom, Raiatea Helm, Obrian Eselu and Jeff Rasmussen.

He performs with the multi-award winning group The Pandanus Club, composing, engineering and producing each release.

A prolific songwriter, Kenneth's compositions have been recorded by local artists like the Brothers Cazimero, Nā Leo, Kapena, the Pandanus Club, Amy Hānaiali‘i Gilliom, Loyal Garner and Gary Haleamau, as well as international artists from Japan like Yuri Chika and Yuki Miyamae. His songs have even been performed many times over at the annual Merrie Monarch Hula Festival, Hawaii's Olympics of Hula. He produced a track on Kenny Loggins 2000 CD release "More Songs from Pooh Corner." And his music has been on the soundtrack of major films like "Honeymoon In Las Vegas" and "Parent Trap In Paradise."

He has received a total of eleven (11) Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards, the Hawaii equivalent of the Grammy Awards. In 1990, Kenneth won a Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award for Producer of the Year. 1990 also brought him the Composer of the Year award from the prestigious Kamehameha Schools. In 1992, Kenneth won a Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award for his solo, religious album, Conversations With My Heart. In 1996, 1997 and 2000, he again garnered the Producers Award, earning him the "Babyface Of Hawai‘i" label. Makuakāne won Song of the Year honors in 2000 for his hit composition,"I Miss You, My Hawaii." He has been recognized in the National Registry of Who’s Who.

On June 8, 2006, Kenneth was inducted into the Kamehameha Schools Alumni Gallery. The gallery recognizes outstanding men and women graduates who have been positive role models in both their professional and personal lives, have contributed to and made a significant difference in the community, society in general, The Kamehameha Schools, and has a high level of respect in the professional community by peers and colleagues.

Kenneth owns and operates his own private recording studio in Kailua, O‘ahu. This facility features a Pro-Tools and Digital Performer recording/editing systems. His clients range from top recording artists to advertising agencies. His commercial works include television, radio, film and video. He creates music and voice-overs for a number of different genres.

Kenneth has been endorsing John Pearse strings for over twelve years. He is also endorsed by Kanileʻa ʻUkulele and G7th Capo.