[2] In 2019, her song "Water", from her album, Elemental, was nominated for Instrumental Composition of the Year by Nā Hoku Hanohano Awards.

She was discovered by legendary musician Don Ho at age 13 and also studied under Jake Shimabukuro as a teenager.

[6] She graduated from the Honolulu Waldorf School before attending Kapiolani Community College.

[9] Other released solo projects include Ukulele Dance in 2012, We Are Made of Stars in 2015, Elemental in 2018 and Hawaiki (2022).

[13] Taimane has also been recognized for her cover medley performances, including a spot on the Guitar World Magazine Top 10 Ukulele Moments list.