| Kealii Blaisdell | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1972-07-16) July 16, 1972 (age 52) |
| Origin | Honolulu, Hawaii |
| Genres | Native Hawaiian music Traditional Hawaiian Songs |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, Activist |
Keali'i Blaisdell is an American musician whose popularity has drawn thousands of fans to his appearances. His 1996 release; "Ka Ulu Mae'ole" sold well at many island music stores and was played heavily on radio stations in Maui and Kaua'i.
Blaisdell is a multiple Na Hoku Hanohano Finalist (Hawaiian Academy of Recording Arts) for Most Promising Artist and Hawaiian Language Performance, Hawaiian slack key guitarist, recording artist, and music composer. He is known as a prolific composer of the Native Hawaiian music genre with over 130 original Traditional Hawaiian Songs and a Native Hawaiian Activist.
References
- Nielsen Business Media, Inc. (29 May 1999). Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. p. 61. ISSN 0006-2510.
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External links
- 1999 Na Hoku Hanohano Award Nominees / Honolulu Star Bulletin
- 2007 Na Hoku Hanohano Award Finalist / Nahenahe.net
- Huapala.org
- Hula Records
- Pacific Hawaiian Music
- Hawaiian Concert Guide / Stroke