Kenneth Makuakane in Honolulu, HI | University Of Hawaii At Hilo - Kamehameha Schools

Kenneth Makuakane

Male, 115 years old

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Kenneth Makuakane is recognized as a successful innovator in producing and recording Hawaiian music. He has over one hundred albums to his producing credits, working with artists such as Na Leo, Hapa, Amy Hnaialii Gilliom, Raiatea Helm, Obrian Eselu and Jeff Rasmussen. A prolific songwriter, Kenneth's compositions have been recorded by local artists like the Brothers Cazimero, Na Leo, Kapena, the Pandanus Club, Amy Hanaialii 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 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 twelve () Na Hoku Hanohano Awards, the Hawaii equivalent of the Grammy Awards. Makuakane won Song of the Year honors in for his hit composition, I Miss You, My Hawaii. He has been recognized in the National Registry of Who's Who. On June , , Kenneth was inducted into the Kamehameha Schools Alumni Gallery Hall of Fame. 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 operates his own private recording studio. 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. Specialties Able to conceive, implement and take any audio project through distribution and retail markets. Can create original music soundtracks for film and video projects. read more ...