Kai Honasan

Klarisa Rosario Honasan-del Rio, better known as Kai Honasan, is a Filipino independent singer-songwriter best known for quirky, lighthearted ukulele-driven songs,[1][2] receiving critical acclaim for her first album, "In Your Face",[3] and achieving popular acclaim in the Philippine independent music scene for her live performances.

She is married to Eco Del Rio, bassist for Chicosci (a punk Filipino band) [4] Raised in a family of artists [3] - including brothers Karel Honasan, a bassist; Martin Honasan, a painter; and later, sister-in-law Barbie Almalbis-Honasan, a popular musician - Kai Honasan first started playing the piano at age 4, and started writing music in her grade school years.

In 2012, she was accepted into the Philippines' highly esteemed Elements National Music Camp, where she was mentored by the likes of Ryan Cayabyab, Joey Ayala and Noel Cabangon, among others.

[3] The album's roster featured 11 well established acts, including Ebe Dancel and Radioactive Sago Project.

[8][9] In addition to her work as a solo artist, Honasan joined pop rock band Autotelic in May 2014, filling in after the departure of Keyboardist Eric Tubon.