Kealii Blaisdell | |
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Born | July 16, 1972 |
Origin | Honolulu, Hawaii |
Genres | Native Hawaiian music Traditional Hawaiian Songs |
Occupation(s) | Musician, Activist |
Keali'i Blaisdell is an American musician whose popularity has drawn thousands of fans to his appearances. His 1996 release; "Ka Ulu Mae'ole" sold well at many island music stores and was played heavily on radio stations in Maui and Kaua'i. [1]
Blaisdell is a multiple Na Hoku Hanohano Finalist ( Hawaiian Academy of Recording Arts) for Most Promising Artist and Hawaiian Language Performance, Hawaiian slack key guitarist, recording artist, and music composer. He is known as a prolific composer of the Native Hawaiian music genre with over 130 original Traditional Hawaiian Songs and a Native Hawaiian Activist.