YouTube sensation Nix, pictured with KoAloha Ukulele Senior Vice President Paul Okami, is one of the new faces of the brand. Of Nix, Paul Okami said, “We discovered her via YouTube and thought she ...

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In 2017, KoAloha, a renowned ukulele brand, made a significant move from Kapalama to Kakaako, marking a new chapter in its 30-year journey. Owner Alan Okami shed light on the reasons behind the ...

The Okami ohana and artisans from KoAloha Ukulele will sponsor the 18th annual Maui Youth Ukulele Contest hosted by Hula Grill Ka’anapali. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 27 at ...

Kainoa teams up with local hula dancers to bring the Hawaiian culture to San Antonio. You can find him performing at L&L Hawaiian BBQ and Maui Mike's, among other local spots in the Alamo City. Read ...

Seventeen-year-old high school student Kalyn Aolani has been singing traditional Hawaiian music and playing the ukulele since age 12. What started as a hobby has grown into a thriving musical career ...

All contestants took home a commemorative T-shirt designed by Chais Pascua of Baldwin High School, plus gifts from Local Motion and Maui Jim. The second- and third-place winners took home prizes like ...