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"Ekolu...the trinity of Maui music.
From their humble beginnings, they have been loved and enjoyed
by the keiki's to kupuna's of the world. Their smooth voices,
song
selection and presentation reveal a true understanding
of the island life. Maui is proud of you, Imua Ekolu."
Alaka'i Paleka- KPOA Program Director |
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 Lukela Keala
was born on September 9, 1978 on the island of Maui. He was raised in
Wailuku with his Father, Samuel Keala and Mother, Dawn Napua Keala
along with his 3 sisters, Erinell, Kelly Ann, and Fini. Lukela was
always raised around music. He remembers going to his grandma’s house
every weekend to watch his auntie’s and uncle’s sing and play music. He
would often ask questions about playing the ukulele, but never got into
it until later year’s. Lukela's sincere interest of music came about at
the age of 14. He was in the 8th grade, attending Iao Intermediate
School, where he was placed in a music class. Not really knowing how to
sing or play the ukulele, he often hung around the crowd that could.
One thing led to another and that’s when the life of music began.
Lukela was always very shy to sing around people, but you could often
catch him cutting class singing in the hallways and stairways. He also
learned how to play slack key guitar from his uncle, Kevin Brown who
was the Slack Key/ Ukulele teacher at Baldwin. In Lukela’s free time he
enjoys writing music and spending quality time with his family.
Although his mom is a missing part of his life, he never forgets how
much of an inspiration she was to him. Lukela’s favorite group is a
reggae band called ASWAD. There style of music grew on Lukela from a
young age. Another interest he has is those “Oldies but Goodies.”
Lukela never forgets how great God has been to him. On every CD that he
has completed you will find a church song on it. This is his way of
expressing how thankful he is of the blessings that only GOD can give.
Through all the success that has come his way, he takes no credit for
the talent God has blessed him with, but in return gives God all the
glory.
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 Makapu Ho'opii
was born on August 13th 1977 in Honolulu, Oahu. He was raised in
Papakolea with his parents Martha and Bobby, along with his four
brothers Daryl, Smokey, Darren and Hana. It was at a very young age
that Makapu seemed to take interest in music. Makapu’s dad would always
play his ukulele around the house, so as Makapu got older he learned
more about the ukulele. Encouraged by his father a few years later, he
soon moved on to playing bass. It was then that Makapu realized his
love for music. At the age of 12, Makapu and his family moved to the
island of Maui and he attended Iao Intermediate. Other then music,
Makapu is a very hard worker and works full time as a fabricator for
Truss Systems Hawaii. He has been with this company for over 7 years
and works Monday thru Friday. On the weekends he enjoys playing music
with Ekolu and diving. When the band goes out camping, everyone looks
forward to what Makapu’s gonna catch for lunch. Makapu is known to be
the clown in the group, but when he’s on stage he’s nothing but serious
and you can always expect him to be hyped.
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