Event

Led Kaapana and Da 'Ukulele Boyz

Led Kaapana

A master of the slack key guitar, Led Kaapana has been one of Hawaii's most influential musicians for four decades. His mastery of stringed instruments, his exceptional picking style on slack key guitar and ukulele, and his extraordinary baritone to leo ki`eki`e (falsetto) vocal range, have made him a musical legend. With easy-going style and kolohe (rascal) charm, he has built a loyal corps of Led Heads from Brussels to his birthplace on the Big Island of Hawaii.

In 2011, he was honored with an NEA National Heritage Fellowship for his artistic excellence and his contributions to our nation's traditional arts heritage. Recognition by his peers earned Led four Grammy nominations in his own right and three Grammy wins on slack key compilations. He has won multiple N Hk Hanohano (Hawaiis Grammy) awards, including Favorite Entertainer of the Year in 2009.

Da Ukulele Boyz

As co-hosts of George Kahumoku Jrs Slack Key
Show©, cousins Garrett Probst and Peter deAquino
Da Ukulele Boyz -- are spirited and talented, with
terrific duet instrumentals, fun vocals and relaxed
stage banter. Peter also performs mens hula. They
have performed frequently with Led Kaapana, a
regular guest on the show. They share good humor,
stories of the local Hawaiian lifestyle, and the downhome
spirit of the islands.