Kalani Peʻa Explained

Kalani Peʻa
Birth Name:Trazaara Kalani Juanito Peʻa
Birth Date:13 April 1983
Birth Place:Panaʻewa, Hilo, Hawaii, US
Ethnicity:Hawaiian, Filipino -->
Occupation:Singer, songwriter, entertainer, educator
Years Active:2016–present

Kalani Peʻa (born April 13, 1983) is a three-time Grammy Award winning singer-songwriter of Hawaiian music.[1] He released his first album, E Walea, in 2016, which won the 2017 Grammy award for Best Regional Roots Music Album.[2] Peʻa released his second album, No 'Ane'i, in 2018, which won the Grammy Award for Best Regional Roots Music Album at the 61st Annual Grammy Awards.[3]

Peʻa is also an educator, a kanaka, and promotes Hawaiian language and culture.[4] He is a supporter of Hawaiian-language immersion schools.[5]

Early life and education

Peʻa was born in Hilo, Hawaii and was raised in Pana‘ewa, Hilo, Hawaii. He comes from a musical family and his mother, Pua Leonard, introduced him to music to help him with words.[6] Peʻa started singing as a young boy due to a speech impediment, later stating that music saved his life.[7] His father, Arthur Pe‘a, also exposed him to jazz and big band music, which later influenced Kalani's musical style. In his early years, Peʻa performed in choirs and talent competitions. Some of his music influences include The Temptations and Stevie Wonder.[8]

Peʻa received his bachelor's degree at Colorado Mesa University in Mass Communications with an emphasis in public relations/news editorial and has also worked on his master's degree focusing on early childhood education.[9] He is a 2001 graduate of Ke Kula o Nawahiokalaniopuu, the Hawaiian Language School in Keaʻau, Puna, HI. Peʻa illustrated and published five Hawaiian language children stories.[10] Peʻa is a fluent Hawaiian language speaker.[11] He departed his position as a Hawaiian resource coordinator at Kamehameha Schools in 2017 to pursue his career in music full-time.[12] Peʻa was involved in musicals and acting productions while being part of various popular Play Bills at Colorado Mesa University. Peʻa was affiliated with the Chamber and Concert choirs during his first three years in college. In 2001, Kalani entered and won in the National Association of Teachers of Singing Competition for the Colorado/Wyoming Chapter.[13]

Music career

In 2017, his debut album E Walea won a Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award for Contemporary Album of the Year,[14] and the Grammy Award for Best Regional Roots Music Album, becoming the first artist ever to win both awards for the same album, and the first non-Louisiana winner of Best Regional Roots Music Album since the category's inception in 2012.[15]

In 2017, he performed at the Grammy Museum at L.A. Live alongside Henry Kapono, Kalapana and more. The show's theme was "We Are Friends: A Lifetime Party Of '70s Music".[16] [17]

When Peʻa won his Grammy Award in 2017 for Best Regional Roots Music Album his Producer Dave Tucciarone said "I don't think there could have been a better ambassador of aloha,", "He is Hawaiian, he speaks fluent Hawaiian, he teaches Hawaiian and he's immersed in the culture. His first love may be soul and R&B, but he is a Hawaiian music artist … and the people on the Mainland saw his spirit shining through."[18]

Both of Peʻa's albums E Walea and No 'Ane'i hit number 11 on the billboard charts.[19] On December 22, 2018, Peʻa performed at the Hawaii Bowl Halftime Show at the Aloha Stadium. The attendance count was 30,911. The Hawaiʻi Bowl (currently known as the SoFi Hawaiʻi Bowl for sponsorship reasons) is a college football bowl game that has been played annually at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi, since 2002. The bowl is one of eleven post-season contests run by ESPN Events.[20]

Peʻa made his debut headline performance at the historic Hawaii Theatre in 2019.[21] [22] [23]

In 2019, Peʻa was invited by The Recording Academy to present at the 61st Annual Grammy Awards Premiere Ceremony along with Lzzy Hale, Questlove, Cécile McLorin Salvant, Tokimonsta and Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis.[24] Shaggy (musician) was the official host for the official ceremony and Peʻa presented awards in ten categories.[25]

Peʻa showed up on the red carpet at the 61st Annual Grammy Awards in a purple sequin blazer that caught attention from the press.[26] His look was then featured and installed into the Grammy Museum at L.A. Live in March 2019.[27] He paired his look with fresh lei from Hawaiʻi which was then recreated for the Grammy Museum at L.A. Live. His purple crown flower lei he wore was a gift from Hawaiian Music group Hoʻokena. Peʻa's partner and manager Allan B. Cool wore a feather cape, or ʻahu‘ula, created by master feather-worker and cultural practitioner Kawika Lum-Nelmida.[28] Peʻa made his debut at the Merrie Monarch Festival in 2019. He performed for Hula Hālau O Kamuela under the direction of Kumu Hula Kunewa Mook and Kauʻi Kamanaʻo. The hālau entered two of Peʻa's original compositions he wrote or co-wrote. In the Miss Aloha Hula Competition the mele or song entered was titled "Kuʻu Poliʻahu" and for the ʻauana or modern hula competition segment the mele or song entered was titled "He Lei Aloha (No Hilo)". The hālau took top overall honors including the Lōkālia Montgomery Perpetual Trophy.[29]

In October 2019, Lincoln Center announced their American Songbook season line up for 2020. Pe'a was named to perform a part of the music series which also included Ali Stroker and Tony Award winner André De Shields.[30] This marked Pe'a's debut performance in New York City and making it a first ever for Hawaiian music to be a part of the series.[31]

In November 2019 a compilation album titled "Hawaiian Lullaby" by Haku Collective, a production agency based in Honolulu was nominated in the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards under the Best Regional Roots Music Album category.[32] [33] He contributed a song, titled “Ōpae Ē” which is a well known traditional Hawaiian song also covered by Israel Kamakawiwoʻole. The producers on album were Kimie Miner and Imua Garza.[34] [35] [36] [37] In April 2021 Pe'a released his third album titled Kau Ka Pe'a. It was recorded during the COVID-19 pandemic. The album pays tribute to people and places. The album honors royal Hawaiian ali'i including Kalākaua, Kamehameha I and Queen Kalama.[38] It includes seven original Hawaiian language songs written or co-written by Pe'a, plus covers of "When I Fall in Love" by Heyman/Young and "Bring Him Home (Les Misérables)" from Les Misérables.In April 2022 Pe'a won his third Grammy Award for Kau Ka Pe'a in the Best Regional Roots Music Album category.[39] At the 64th Annual Grammy Awards Premiere Ceremony Pe'a performed as part of the opening act at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.[40] [41] The song "Dance to the Music" by Sly and the Family Stone was performed by Kalani Pe’a, Nnenna Freelon, Madison Cunningham, Falu, The Isaacs And John Popper.[42]

Peʻa made his Carnegie Hall debut in 2024.[43] He was selected as the first native Hawaiian to present Hawaiian Music as part of their "Musical Explorers" program. Peʻa performed eight private concerts and two public shows which were sold out for a total of ten concerts in New York City. The show was led by Grammy Award winner, Kalani Pe'a; violinist and singer Layth Sidiq, traditions of Iraqi folk music; and Dominican Roots music, led by guitarist, vocalist, and composer Yasser Tejeda.[44] [45] The ten concerts were held inside of Zankel Hall.

Kalani Peʻa was inducted into the "Maui Nui Hall of Fame" in June 2024. The inductees included 40 individuals in Music, Film and Sports. The list of name highlighted those who have left a lasting impact in their respective fields. Some of the names included in the "Maui Nui Hall of Fame" were Kealiʻi Reichel, Amy Hānaialiʻi Gilliom and Willie K.[46]

Honors

On February 18, 2017, the Council of the County of Hawaiʻi congratulated Peʻa with a proclamation. The council said, "Your Grammy award inspires members of the next generation to work hard, dream big, and express love and joy in all that they do. By sharing your gift with others, you will ensure the perpetuation of ‘Ōlelo Hawai’i Hawaiian Language." On the same date, Harry Kim, the Mayor of County of Hawaii, awarded Kalani with a Proclamation. Kim said, "Pe’a's victory is to further bring awareness and appreciation of Hawaiian language and culture far beyond our Hawaiian islands." On Oct. 8, 2017, Pe’a was given a Commendation by Alan Arakawa, mayor, Maui County. "You are to be commended for your hard work and dedication in perpetuating the Hawaiian culture through your musical artistry. You have brought honor to the State of Hawaii, the Maui County and our entire community," Arakawa said. The Senate and legislators at the Hawaii State Capitol in Honolulu also acknowledged Kalani with a resolution establishing Feb. 18, 2017 as "Kalani Peʻa Day." This "Kalani Peʻa Day" was given to Pe’a during his homecoming concert at his alma mater at Ke Kula o Nawahiokalaniopuu – The Hawaiian Language Laboratory School in Keaʻau, Hawaiʻi.[47] Another resolution was created to honor Pe’a for this achievement by David Ige, governor of Hawai’i and the Maui County for embarking a historical moment for the Hawaiian music industry and music worldwide. On May 6, 2019, Peʻa was honored by the County of Maui and the Mayor of Maui County, Michael Victorino for winning his second Grammy Award. In the fall of 2019 Pe'a received the prestigious distinguished alumni award from his former college he attended in his younger years Colorado Mesa University. The university conducted an interview with Pe'a and he said that the education he received at Colorado Mesa University has helped him on the detour path in life and music. Pe'a also mentioned in his interview that while attending college he first planned to graduate with a major in music but ended up getting his degree in mass communication.[48]

Charity

Pe'a's grandmother suffers from Alzheimers. He was interviewed by KHON2 News and said that "Many families are ashamed to say they have family members affected by it. I really want to encourage the importance of not being ashamed to talk about it, to ask for help — advice and help from the Alzheimer’s Association. And it’s okay to cry on somebody’s shoulder.”

Pe'a donates a portion of his live shows towards programs supporting Alzheimer's patients and their caregivers.[49] [50] [51] [52]

Discography

Solo albums

Singles

Contributions

Awards

Grammy Awards

Year (edition)Nominated WorkCategoryResultRef
2017
(59th)
E WaleaGrammy Award for Best Regional Roots Music Album
2019
(61st)
No 'Ane'i[67]
2022
(64th)
Kau Ka Pe'a[68]

Na Hoku Hanohano Awards

YearNominated WorkCategoryResultRef
2024Kuini (Kuʻu Lei Aloha)Hawaiian Single of the Year[69]
2024Kuini (Kuʻu Lei Aloha)Hawaiian Video of the Year
2023Purple Hawaiian ChristmasContemporary Album of the Year[70] [71] [72] [73] [74]
2023Purple Hawaiian ChristmasMale Vocalist of the Year
2023Purple Hawaiian ChristmasSong of the Year - Composers Kalani Peʻa & Wailau Ryder
2023Purple Hawaiian ChristmasGeneral Engineering - Michael Casil I-Vibe Productions
2022Kau Ka Pe'a - by Kalani Pe’a (Pe’a Records & Entertainment) Kalani Pe‘a, Dave Tucciarone & Allan B. Cool, ProducersAlbum Of The Year - Producer[75]
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2022Kau Ka Pe'a - by Kalani Pe’a (Pe’a Records & Entertainment) Hawaiian Language Performance
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2022Kau Ka Pe'a - by Kalani Pe’a (Pe’a Records & Entertainment) Graphic Design - Daryl Fujiwara
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2022Kau Ka Pe'a - by Kalani Pe’a (Pe’a Records & Entertainment) Liner Notes of the Year - T. Ilihia Gionson
-2022Kau Ka Pe'a - by Kalani Pe’a (Pe’a Records & Entertainment)Contemporary Acoustic Album Of The Year
-2022Kau Ka Pe'a - by Kalani Pe’a (Pe’a Records & Entertainment)Song Of The Year
-2022Kau Ka Pe'a - by Kalani Pe’a (Pe’a Records & Entertainment)Male Vocalist Of The Year
-2022Kau Ka Pe'aHawaiian Music Video Of The Year - Music Producer
-2022"Kaniakapupu"Hawaiian Music Video Of The Year - Music Producer
-2022"‘A‘ahu Poli‘ahu"Hawaiian Music Video Of The Year - Music Producer
-2022Kau Ka Pe'aHawaiian Music Video Of The Year - Artist
-2022"Kaniakapupu"Hawaiian Music Video Of The Year - Artist
-2022"‘A‘ahu Poli‘ahu"Hawaiian Music Video Of The Year - Artist
-2022Kau Ka Pe'a - by Kalani Pe’a (Pe’a Records & Entertainment) Kalani Pe‘a, Dave Tucciarone & Allan B. Cool, ProducersAlbum Of The Year - Artist
2021"O Holy Night"Christmas Single Of The Year[76]
2021"O Holy Night"Music Video Of The Year[77]
2021"I Love You (E Pili Mau)"Hawaiian Music Video Of The Year
2019No 'Ane'iAlbum Of The Year[78]
2019No 'Ane'iMale Vocalist Of The Year
2019No 'Ane'iIsland Music Album Of The Year
2019No 'Ane'iHawaiian Engineering - Dave Tucciarone
2019No 'Ane'iGraphic Design - Daryl Fujiwara
2019"Hilo March"Music Video Of The Year
2018"Kanakaloka"Hawaiian Single Of The Year[79]
2018"E Nā Kini"Music Video Of The Year
2017E WaleaContemporary Album of the Year[80]
2017E WaleaAlbum Of The Year[81]
2017E WaleaMale Vocalist Of The Year
2017E WaleaMost Promising Artist Of The Year
2017E WaleaGraphic Design - Daryl Fujiwara
2017E WaleaFavorite Entertainer Of The Year
2017E WaleaHawaiian Language Performance
2017"He Lei Aloha (No Hilo)"Song Of The Year - Kalani Pe'a and Devin Kamealoha Forrest
2017"He Lei Aloha (No Hilo)"Haku Mele Award - Kalani Pe'a and Devin Kamealoha Forrest

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    カラニ・ペア(Kalani Pe'a)がデーモン・ウィリアムス、フィーチャリングで「O Holy Night」をシングルリリース! RealHawaii(リアルハワイ)のWat's!New!! ハワイ ::

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