About me
Gary Kawiliau Haleamau of Kailua-Kona, Hawai’i began his musical career at an early age; first as a solo artist, then traveling with Hawaiian music groups throughout the world sharing his amazing talent. Gary is a recipient of the 2008 Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award for “Best Religious Album of the Year” and in 2015, received the Nevada Heritage Award. Kurin Pomaika’imaikeakua Haleamau, son of Gary Haleamau, is a singer, slack-key-bass-guitarist, and record producer. In 2008, Kurin received the Folklife Apprenticeship grant from the Nevada Arts Council to support deeper studies with his father. Gary and Kurin share their love for Hawaiian music, influenced by their Hawaiian cowboy paniolo background.
