Group members Glen, Manu, Horace and Chris at Ho‘okena Beach, South Kona, Hawai‘i November 2009

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Ho‘okena is a mainstay on the island music scene, and is synonymous with high quality Hawaiian music. Since 1986, Ho‘okena has produced 10 CDs, and has traveled extensively promoting Hawai‘i’s rich heritage.

Manu Boyd, Horace K. Dudoit III, Chris Kamaka and Glen H.K. Smith are group members and owners of their own record label, Ho‘omau Inc. Ho‘okena products are exclusively distributed by the Mountain Apple Company.

Nani Dudoit, Horace’s lovely wife, is a world-class ‘ōlapa hula (hula stylist) who brings elegance, beauty and mana to Ho‘okena concert performances.

Ho‘okena’s latest recording, “Nani Mau Loa – Everlasting Beauty” has garnered the group its second Grammy nomination for best Hawaiian album. In addition, Ho‘okena has won numerous Nā Hōkū Hanohano awards for excellence in recording, composing and creating Hawaiian music.

In Hawaiian, Ho‘okena means “to satisfy thirst.” It is also a district in South Kona known for its beautiful beach, Pūhau spring, Lelekawa swimming hole, Kupa (Cooper’s) Landing and Kapewaokamanini Bay.

Whether playing for thousands of concert-goers, an intimate gathering or a practice jam session, Ho‘okena loves what they do, and is grateful for the blessings of talent and the bounty of Hawaiian heritage. The group is available for concerts, public and private events, weddings, parties and more.

E ka‘ana like mai i ka makana o nā mele ‘ailana. Share the gift of island music!

Manu Boyd
Horace Dudoit
Chris Kamaka
Glen Smith