Waipuna is an exciting collaboration of two talented individuals, Kale Hannahs and
Matt Sproat. Their eclectic musical backgrounds and similar taste in music has led to the development of a unique sound that draws comparisons to their name, Waipuna, or spring water. After the release of their critically acclaimed first album, Manaʻo Pili, in November of 2009, the duo has been blessed with the opportunity to share their music with Hawaiʻi, the continental US and Japan. Kale and Matt invite audiences and fans to return with the release of E Hoʻi Mai, a collection of songs that pay tribute to where they have come from, recognize the people that have helped to guide them, and provide a glimpse as to where their music will lead them. Like the fresh water from the mountain spring that travels downstream bringing life to the loʻi (taro fields), Waipunaʻs music will rejuvenate your senses and encourage personal growth by providing a melodic serving of music for the mind.Current News
Waipuna Nominated for 9 Na Hoku Hanohano Awards!
The final Na Hoku Hanohano nominees have been announced
celebrating all those that have released an album in 2011.
Waipunaʻs 2nd Album, E Ho`i Mai, has been nominated for the following categories:
1. Album of the Year – E Ho’i Mai
2. Group of the Year - Waipuna
3. Island Music Album of the Year – E Ho’i Mai
4. Single of the Year – ‘Ainahau (Miriam Likelike)
5. Song of the Year – E ‘Ike I Ka Nani A O Poli’ahu (Frank Kawaikapuokalani Hewett)
6. Favorite Entertainer of the Year - Waipuna - Click Here to Vote
7. Liner Notes - E Ho`i Mai (Neil Hannahs)
8. Haku Mele - Ku`ono`ono (Puakea Nogelemeir)
9. Hawaiian Language Performance of the Year
Mahalo for your support of Waipuna and the music of Hawai'i.
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Waipunaʻs 3rd Annual Motherʻs Day Dinner Concert - He Lei Makamae
Give mom the royal treatment with a fabulous evening of food and music by the
incomparable 10 time Na Hoku Hanohano Finalist Nominee Kuana Torres Kahele,
9 time Na Hoku Hanohano Finalist Nominee Waipuna and award winning hula by
Kumu Hula Kaleo Trinidad and the men of Ka Leo O Laka I Kahikina O Ka La
at the Hawai`i Prince Hotel!
JUST ADDED TO THE MOTHER'S DAY MADNESS IS THE AWARD WINNING MUSIC OF MANOA DNA!!!!!!
Feast upon an award winning buffet that will feature delicacies such as a Sliced Fresh Seasonal Fruits, Mesculan Baby Greens with Selected Dressings, Hawaiian Style Crab & Potato Salad, Fried Spicy Tofu Salad, Spinach Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing, Prince Clam Chowder, Freshly Baked Rolls with Butter, Chefs Hawaiian Grazing Platter with Ahi Poke, Tako Poke, Lomi Lomi Salmon, Pipikaula & Cucumber Kim Chee, Assorted Dim Sum with Dipping Sauce, Chicken Piccata, Lemon Capers and Parmesan Cheese, Steamed Catch on Somen Noodles with Ginger Soy Sesame, Herb Roasted Prime Rib of Beef, Au Jus, Horseradish and Pommery Mustard, Steamed Vegetables, Steamed White Rice and a Pastry Chef’s Selection of Desserts (*Menu subject to change without notice)
MC Extraordinaire "Boom-Shaka-Laka" Maka Herrod returns from Kaua`i
with more of his crazy antics that will keep the audience on their toes
and laughing all night long.
Cost: $70 - general seating/$35 - Keiki (6-10 years);
$85 - Limited VIP seating w/Mother's Day Makana/$42.50 - Keiki (6-10 years)
Reservations: 808.952.4789
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Favorite Entertainer of the Year
Matt and Kale sit down to talk story about our fellow nominees for
the Favorite Entertainer of the Year category
Watch the Video Here
And of course, you gotta see the bloopers
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You can find WAIPUNA'S NEW ALBUM, E HO'I MAI
at a store near you!
After three months in the studio, countless hours of listening,
and the priviledge of working with a talented cast of guest artists,
Waipuna invites you to pay a return visit and submerse yourself
in the progressive traditional sound of Kale and Matt!
You can pick up your copy of E Ho'i Mai at the following locations:
Corner Kitchen - Thursdays, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
East Honolulu Clothing Company *Clothing Sponsor* (Waimanalo)
Barnes and Noble
Target (Kona, Salt Lake, Kapolei, Hilo)
Walmart
Kaua'i Hawaiian Music Store Kiosks in Hanalei & Kapa'a
Sam's Club
Don Quixote
Basically Books
ONLINE
iTunes
Me Ke Aloha
Mele.com
Amazon.com
Japan Amazon.com
Having trouble finding the CD? Send an email to us at
waipunamusic@gmail.com and we can arrange to have it sent to you for just $16.
Weʻll even autograph it for you!
