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Kenneth Makuakane is recognized as an innovator in producing and in the recording of Hawaiian music. He has recorded and produced many groups, including Na Leo Pilimehana, Hapa, Amy Hanaiali'i Gilliom, Raiatea Helm, Obrian Eselu, Jeff Rasmussen and The Pandanus Club. To date, Kenneth has produced about 100 albums, many of which have been successful albums for their record companies.
He performs with The Pandanus Club, a multi-award winning group. Kenneth also is the composer of the group's music, its producer and. also engineers each release.
A prolific songwriter, Kenneth's compositions have been recorded by local artists like the Brothers Cazimero, Na Leo Pilimehana, Kapena, the Pandanus Club, Amy Hanaiali'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. His music has been on major films like "Honeymoon In Las Vegas" and "Parent Trap In Paradise."
He has received a total of twelve (12) Na Hoku Hanohano Awards, the Hawaii equivalent of the Grammy Awards. In 1990, Kenneth won a Na Hoku 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 Na Hoku 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. Kenneth 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 Whos Who.
On April 19, 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. 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.
Visit his website at www.makuakane.com
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