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Tune in Saturday, September 18, 2021 at 6:30 pm for the 19th Richard Ho‘opi‘i Leo Ki‘eki‘e Falsetto Contest. Click the button below.
A LegacyThe purpose of this event is to provide a championship opportunity for amateur falsetto singers, as well as to provide a dynamic platform for the preservation and perpetuation of Hawaiʻi’s unique falsetto traditions. Additionally, it is designed to honor and uphold the cultural and entertainment ideals and integrity as modeled by the late Uncle Richard Hoʻopiʻi––Hawaiian falsetto legend, member of the renowned musical duo, The Hoʻopiʻi Brothers, a Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award winner, a Nā Hōkū Hanohano Lifetime Achievement Award co-recipient, a National Endowment of the Arts Folk Heritage Fellowship co-recipient, a Grammy Award co-recipient, and the founder of the Richard Hoʻopiʻi Leo Kiʻekiʻe Contest.
How To ApplyRules, Judging Criteria and Contestant Application is available by clicking the button above.
Our Champions2021 – Kamaehu Kawa‘a, Waiehu, Maui
2020 – COVID-19 / Cancelled 2019 – Ikaika Mendez, Ulupakakua, Maui 2018 – Kaulike Pescaia, Kihei, Maui 2017 – Kason Gomes, Wailuku, Maui 2016 – Greg Juan, Wailuku, Maui 2015 – Kamalei Kawa‘a, Waiehu, Maui 2014 – Grant Kono, Honolulu, Oahu 2013 – Micah Hoapili Ku‘aimoku De Aguiar, Kona, Hawai‘i 2012 – Joshua No‘eau Kalima, Hilo, Hawai‘i 2011 – Ezra Kaui Krueger, Maui, Hawai‘i 2010 – Po‘okela Wood, Maui, Hawai‘i 2009 – Pomaika‘i Krueger, Maui, Hawai‘i 2008 – Kamakani Kiaha, Moloka‘i, Hawai‘i 2007 – Kapono Na‘ili‘ili, Oahu, Hawai‘i 2006 – Kalani Benanua, Lana‘i, Hawai‘i 2005 – Hiroshi Okada, Japan 2004 – Kai Ho‘opi‘i – Maui, Hawai‘i 2003 – Kamaka Fernandez, Maui, Hawai‘i 2002 – Ramzey Ho‘opi‘i, Maui, Hawai‘i |
Mahalo to kanileaukulele.com for this beautiful #Ukulele for our 2019 Champion Ikaika Mendez!
Head Judge Cody Pueo Pata with 2019 Champion Ikaika Mendez
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