Kuana Torres Kahele (born September 7, 1978)[1][self-published source] is an American musician, vocalist, songwriter, record producer, dancer, and educator from Hilo, Hawaii.
Known primarily for his original acoustic compositions, Kahele arranges traditional Hawaiian music as well, performing and recording with instruments such as ʻukulele, guitar, ipu, and bass (to name a few).
2 on the Top World Albums Chart[6] and won Kahele five Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards, including Male Vocalist of the Year.
[8] Also in 2014 Kahele voiced the lead character in Lava,[9][10][11] an animated short film by Pixar.
In Japan he runs the Kuana School of Hawaiian Music & Culture, teaching 200+ students in Tokyo, Fukuoka and Osaka.