​Welina mai! (Welcome!)

As a local musician and proud Native Hawaiian, it's important to me that your time here is not only unforgettable but also rooted in culture, respect and aloha. I hope this page helps guide and inspire your journey.

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Hawaiian Vowel Pronunciation Guide 
(This helps with proper pronunciation of place and people’s names)


Vowel                Pronunciation                   Sounds Like
A                              ah                                  like "car" or "father"

E                              eh                                  like "bed" or "set"

I                               ee                                  like "see" or "machine"

O                              oh                                 like "go" or "hope"
   
U                              oo                                  like "blue" or "flute"

Try it out! 

Kaʻena (Ka-e-na / Kah-eh-nah)

Lahaina (La-ha-i-na / Lah-hah-ee-nah)

Kaʻanapali (Ka-ʻa-na-pa-li / Kah-ah-nah-pah-lee)

Kihei (Ki-He-i / Kee-heh-ee)

Wailea (Wa-i-le-a / Wah-ee-leh-ah)

Paʻia (Pa-i-a / Pah-ee-ah)

Makawao (Ma-ka-wa-o / Mah-kah- wah-oh)

Kula (Ku-la / Koo-lah)

Hana (Ha-na / Hah-nah)

Wailuku (Wa-i-lu-ku / Wah-ee-loo-koo)

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Kaʻahelehawaiʻi

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