Listen to the 2018 Na Hoku Hanohano Award-winning artists and songs

Songs you need to hear from the winners of the 2018 Na Hoku Hanohano Awards.

Kimie Miner. Kapena. The Green. Keauhou. Stef Mariani. These are just a few of the Hawaii artists who won big at the 2018 Na Hoku Hanohano Awards. The show, which is commonly referred to as Hawaii’s Grammy Awards, doles out awards in a variety of genres and categories, such as album of the year, male vocalist of the year and Hawaiian single of the year. And if you’re wondering what makes these musicians so special, give them a listen by checking out the list below.

Song of the Year: “Bamboo” by Kimie Miner

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Album of the Year: “Palena Ole” by Kapena

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Hawaiian Music Album of the Year: “I Ke Ko A Ke Au” by Keauhou

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Alternative Album of the Year: “Stay Gold” by Stef Mariani

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Jazz Album of the Year: “Mele Hooilina” by Kahulanui 

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Reggae Album of the Year: “Marching Orders” by The Green

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Male Vocalist of the Year: “Hanuaala” by Kamaka Kukona 

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Hip Hop Album of the Year: “Makana” by Illtalian 

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