Kala Artist - Ali'i Keanaaina
Award-winning Hawaiian singer-songwriter Ali'i Keanaaina seamlessly blends traditional and contemporary Hawaiian music. After winning the 2010 Clyde "Kindy" Sproat Falsetto and Storytelling contest, Ali'i went on to record two full-length albums, He Mele No (2012) and Music and Me (2016). 

"Kala allows the artist to be an artist [by] providing a variety of quality instruments that fit the wide range of sounds and styles of each unique musician." 

2018 has been the start of a breakout year for the Hawaiian star. After opening the 2018 Winter NAMM show for Kala, Ali'i is working on his upcoming album, "Hailu." He will also be launching hula workshops on the mainland for the popular hit songs "Eo" and "Mahina."