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“You won’t believe what happened when Natalie Ai Kamauu took home multiple awards at the 2023 Na Hoku Hanohano Awards!”

# Natalie Ai Kamauu Dominates the 46th Annual Na Hoku Hanohano Awards

Natalie Ai Kamauu emerged as the big winner at the 46th Annual Na Hoku Hanohano Awards, presented by the Hawaii Academy of Recording Arts. The event took place at the Hawaii Theatre and celebrated the achievements of Hawaiian recording artists. Kamauu walked away with an impressive six Hokus, including Album of the Year and Female Vocalist of the Year. Her son, Chaz Kamauu, also earned two Hokus for his contributions as her graphics designer and video director.

## Multiple Winners and Promising Artists

- Wehilei, the most promising artist winner, took home a total of three Hokus, winning two other categories.
- Kenneth Makuakane, Zachary Alaka’i Lum, Taimane, and veteran studio engineer Dave Tucciarone were also three-time award winners.
- Nathan Aweau received his fourth Male Vocalist award and won a second time for Island Music Album.
- A’ea’e won Group of the Year and Hawaiian EP, while Keauhou scored wins for Hawaiian Music Album and Hawaiian Language Performance.
- Kapena De Lima added two awards to his resume with wins for Record Producer and Studio Engineer.

## Tin Idol Productions Shines

Gerard Gonsalves and his record label, Tin Idol Productions, had a memorable night. Since its launch in 2013, the label has been a platform for Hawaii’s hard rock metal bands. Tin Idol dominated the newly added Metal category, and this year their artists also won awards in the Contemporary Acoustic Album, R&B Album, and Rock Album categories.

## Winners Determined by HARA Membership

The winners in 29 categories were determined by the membership of the Hawaii Academy of Recording Arts. Additionally, six other categories were selected by panels of specialists, including two Hawaiian-language categories, two engineering categories, Liner Notes, and Graphics. The winner in the International Recognition Album category was also adjudicated, although the criteria for eligibility and the qualifications of the adjudicators have not been disclosed. The Favorite Entertainer award is determined by public vote.

## Ki-Ho’Alu Legacy Award

The prestigious Ki-Ho’Alu Legacy Award, administered by Milton Lau and the Ki-Ho’Alu Foundation, has been presented as part of the Hoku Awards since its creation in 1991.

## 2023 Na Hoku Hanohano Awards Winners

- **Album of the Year:** “Natalie Noelani,” Natalie Ai Kamauu (Keko Records); Natalie Ai Kamauu, Iolani Kamauu, Dave Tucciarone, and Kapena De Lima, producers
- **Female Vocalist of the Year:** Natalie Ai Kamauu, “Natalie Noelani” (Keko Records)
- **Male Vocalist of the Year:** Nathan Aweau, “Ho’omana’o” (BP Music Arts)
- **Group of the Year:** A’ea’e (Tarvin Makia, Jeff Dayton, Keola Donaghy, Kenneth Makuakane), “A’ea’e” (Nani Kama’ole Music)
- **Most Promising Artist(s) of the Year:** Wehilei, “Music Heals the Soul” (Wehilei Music)
- **EP (“Extended Play”) of the Year:** “Child of These Islands,” Kala’e Camarillo (Kala’e Camarillo)
- **Hawaiian EP (“Extended Play”) of the Year:** “A’ea’e,” A’ea’e (Tarvin Makia, Jeff Dayton, Keola Donaghy, Kenneth Makuakane), (Nani Kama’ole Music)
- **Single of the Year:** “Kohala, HI,” Wehilei (Wehilei Music)
- **Hawaiian Single of the Year:** “No Waimea Ke Aloha,” Natalie Ai Kamauu and Iolani Kamauu (Keko Records)
- **Christmas Single of the Year:** “It’s Christmas Time Again,” Kala’e Camarillo (Kala’e Camarillo)
- **Music Video of the Year:** “These Islands,” Kala’e (Kala’e); Michael Balke and Audrey Myers, video directors; Imua Garza, music producer
- **Hawaiian Music Video of the Year:** “No Waimea Ke Aloha,” Natalie Ai Kamauu and Iolani Kamauu (Keko Records); Chaz Kamauu, video director; Dave Tucciarone, music producer
- **Instrumental Composition of the Year (Composer’s Award):**
— “Always Be There,” Kris Fuchigami (Kris Fuchigami); Kris Fuchigami, composer
— “Pipeline’s Daughter,” Taimane (Diamond Entertainment, LLC); Taimane Tauiliili Bobbie Gardner, composer
- **Song of the Year (Composer’s Award):** “No Waimea Ke Aloha,” Natalie Ai Kamauu and Iolani Kamauu (Keko Records); Taupori Tangaro and Natalie Ai Kamauu, composers
- **Alternative Album of the Year:** “Shine Your Light,” Big Chief Thunder (Bamboo Room Recording)
- **Anthology of the Year (Producer’s Award):** “Huliau,” Kenneth Makuakane (Makuakane Music); Kenneth Makuakane, producer
- **Compilation Album of the Year (Producer’s Award):** “Hawaiian Falsetto Vol. 1,” Festivals Of Aloha (Haku Records); Wailau Ryder and Daryl Fujiwara, producers
- **Contemporary Album of the Year:** “Purple Hawaiian Christmas,” Kalani Pe’a (Pe’a Records & Entertainment)
- **Contemporary Acoustic Album of the Year:** “Renaissance: Volume 2,” Sandy Essman (Tin Idol Productions)
- **Hawaiian Music Album of the Year:** “I Le’a,” Keauhou (Keauhou)
- **Hip-hop Album of the Year:** “Ho’okupu — A Hip-Hop Anthology of Hawaiian History,” Various Artists (Hui O Kuapa)
- **Instrumental Album of the Year:** “Hawaiki,” Taimane (Diamond Entertainment, LLC)
- **Island Music Album of the Year:** “Ho’omana’o,” Nathan Aweau (BP Music Arts)
- **Jazz Album of the Year:** “Straight Ahead,” The Honolulu Jazz Quartet (Honolulu Jazz Quartet)
- **Metal Album of the Year:** “The Fortune Queen,” Storm (Tin Idol Productions)
- **R&B Album of the Year:** “Sweet Baby,” Stacie Ku’ulei (Tin Idol Productions)
- **Reggae Album of the Year:** “Music Heals The Soul,” Wehilei (Wehilei Music)
- **Religious Album of the Year:** “I Believe,” The Tonga Sisters (Shadow Mountain Records)
- **Rock Album of the Year:** “Real Slick,” Eyes of Red (Tin Idol Productions)

## Favorite Entertainer

- Taimane

## Adjudicated Categories

- **Graphics:** Chaz Kamauu, “Natalie Noelani,” Natalie Ai Kamauu (Keko Records)
- **Liner Notes:** Zachary Alaka’i Lum and Na Haku Mele O Mele Ho’opulapula, Vol. 2, “Mele Ho’opulapula, Vol.

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