Aʻeaʻe

His compositions have been recorded by Kealiʻi Reichel, The Pandanus Club, Willie K and Amy Hānaialiʻi Gilliom, the De Lima ‘Ohana, O’Brian Eselu, and many others.

These releases have garnered three Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards: in 2016 for their compilation CD Aloha ‘Ia Nō ‘O Maui,[4] in 2019 for their Hawaiian EP release He Lani Ko Luna, He Honua Ko Lalo[5], and in 2022 for their compilation CD Āwaiaulu ‘Ia E Ke Aloha No Moloka‘i.

He also toured with Lee Greenwood and country music superstar Kenny Chesney, performed live with Willie Nelson, Vince Gill, Tanya Tucker, Toby Keith, Buck Owens and Bo Diddley.

[9] Kenneth Makuakāne is a legend in the Hawai‘i music industry, having composed, performed, produced and recorded with the groups Ka‘eo, The Pandanus Club, and as a solo artist.

He has composed over 2,000 songs, honored with 21 Na Hoku Hanohano Awards, and produced over a hundreds releases by fellow Hawai‘i artists.

[12] Māpuana Makia sang harmony vocals with her father Tarvin Mākia on the EP’s opening track, “Ku‘u Ipo Ma Ke Kai Loa."

[13] A‘ea‘e includes recorded performances by several notable musicians: Jim Riley (drummer) performed drums on A‘ea‘e's final track, “I Ka La‘i O Lahaina.” Riley was the drummer for the country group Rascal Flatts until the group disbanded in 2020.