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Weldon Kekauoha Vinyl Records & Discography
Who is Weldon Kekauoha? A Brief Career Overview
Meet Weldon Kekauoha, the captivating Hawaiian singer-songwriter who has woven the rich tapestry of his culture into the very fabric of his music. With a career spanning several decades, Kekauoha has garnered accolades for his emotive vocals and heartfelt compositions. Primarily recognized as a powerhouse in the Hawaiian music scene, he brilliantly blends traditional sounds with contemporary influences, creating music that resonates deeply with fans both locally and globally.
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Weldon Kekauoha, a native of Honolulu, O‘ahu was born August 21, 1967 to parents Ailene & Edward Kekauoha. He attended schools in the Ka‘imuki area — from Wai‘alae Elementary to Ka‘imuki Intermediate graduating from Kalani High School in 1985. Weldon has two younger siblings: Brother förnamn and sister Kaleleonalani.
From an early age it seemed that Weldon took a keen interest in music. His natural musical abilities were quite evident even while in elementary school where he certainly stood out amongst his classmates. In 1973, his mother took him to audition for the Honolulu Boy Choir where his singing talents were quickly recognized by director Roy Hallman. As a member of the choir, Weldon participated in performances through out Hawai‘i and extensively toured the continental US, Mexico and Canada.
The Kekauoha house hold was always filled with music. Weldon grew up listening to old recordings from the 1950s & 60s of his uncle “Little-Joe” Kekauoha and his renditions of “No
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WAIKIKI (HawaiiNewsNow) - Waikiki's five-star Halekulani Hotel has apologized to well-known Hawaiian entertainer Weldon Kekauoha after security guards asked his family whether they were guests while they swam at the hotel's pool during a weekend getaway there.
Kekauoha is a recording artist who's been performing for 25 years and has won several Na Hoku Hanohano awards, known as Hawaii's Grammys. A former member of the group The Manao Company, he has produced several solo albums and is nominated for Na Hoku Hanohano awards in seven categories this year.
"I probably will never stay there again. It's kind of a bummer. It's a real disappointment, because we, I enjoy staying there," Kekauoha said about the Halekulani Hotel. That's where he and his family spent the Mother's Day weekend, paying $300 a night per room on an employee discount since a relative works there.
They were at the resort's pool Sunday afternoon when security personnel asked them to verify that they were