Mike Kaawa
From a young age, I remember hearing my tutu lady playing her guitar, wahine slack-style, on the porch of her Pauoa valley home. Growing up, both my mom and dad played sweet slack-key at home, too. So it wasn't a suprise to anyone that I picked up playing guitar. 12-string Ovation is my guitar of choice. Hawaiian music is my passion.
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
Na Keonimana
Hokulea
Anuenue
Mike Kaawa Trio
Par Three
Native Hawaiian Band
Na Oiwi
Sons of Hawaii
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
Honey's at Koolau Golf Club, Kaneohe. Join in the jam Sunday afternoons 3:30-7:00 p.m.
Check out mikekaawa.com for additional performances.
Your musical influences
Gabby Pahinui, Atta Issacs, Sonny Chillingsworth, and of course my mom, dad and tutu lady.
What equipment do you use?
12-String Ovation
Motu
Mac
