Kalapana co-founder David John ‘DJ’ Pratt: 1954-2021
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COURTESY ROY ITO
Kalapana performs at the Waikiki Shell in 1976.STAR-ADVERTISER FILE
Kalapana performs at Kaneohe Marine Corps Base in 1986.COURTESY KALAPANA
Kalapana in 1977. DJ Pratt is pictured at lower right.COURTESY KALAPANA
The original members of Kalapana in 1973. DJ Pratt is pictured at top.COURTESY KALAPANA
Kalapana is pictured here in the 1970s.STAR-ADVERTISER FILE
From left to right, Kenji Sano, D.J. Pratt and Mackey Feary of Kalapana in 1986. The three are pointing to the group's other members, Macky Feary and Malani Bilyeu.COURTESY KALAPANA
Macky Feary, Malani Bilyeu and DJ Pratt of Kalapana in 1985.COURTESY KALAPANA
Kalapana in 1983.COURTESY KALAPANA
DJ Pratt, right, with Kalapana in 1993.COURTESY KALAPANA
DJ Pratt, second from left, is pictured with Kalapana in the 1990s.COURTESY KALAPANA
A photo of the band Kalapana from the 1990s. DJ Pratt is second from left.STAR-ADVERTISER FILE
John Valentine, left, and DJ Pratt perform at the Blaisdell Concert Hall in 2019.STAR-ADVERTISER FILE
Kalapana says thank you and goodbye after a concert in 2001.CRAIG T. KOJIMA / CKOJIMA@STARADVERTISER.COM
Gaylord Holomalia, Malani Bilyeu and D.J. Pratt in 2001.STAR-ADVERTISER FILE
DJ Pratt performs with Kalapana in 2001.JOHN BERGER / JBERGER@STARADVERTISER.COM
From left: DJ Pratt, Ernie Cruz Jr., Kata Maduli, Janet Maduli and Jeffrey Apaka at Blaisdell Arena in 2004.JOHN BERGER / JBERGER@STARDVERTISER.COM
From left: Keikilani Lindsey, Kiki Johnson, Leokani Lindsey, Pali Ka 'aihue and DJ Pratt at The Willows in 2014.STAR-ADVERTISER FILE
Kalapana performs at the Blaisdell Concert Hall in 2019.STAR-ADVERTISER FILE
Kalapana performs at the Waikiki Shell in 2015.STAR-ADVERTISER FILE
Henry Kapono, left, John Cruz and DJ Pratt share the stage in 2014.STAR-ADVERTISER FILE
Kalapana performs at the Waikiki Shell in 2014.STAR-ADVERTISER FILE
DJ Pratt and Todd Yukumoto in 2014.STAR-ADVERTISER FILE
DJ Pratt, second from right, with friends at the Hilton Hawaiian Village in 2014.STAR-ADVERTISER FILE
Kalapana performs at the Hilton Hawaiian Village in 2014.STAR-ADVERTISER FILE
Kalapana performs at the Waikiki Shell in 2014.STAR-ADVERTISER FILE
2014 AUG 23_ PUL HENRY KAPONO _ Henry Kapono & Friends "Back in the Day" concert celebrates the living legacy of Hawaii’s most prolific and iconic entertainers and benefiting Make-A-Wish Hawai'i at the Waikiki Shell on Saturday, August 23, 2014 in Honolulu, Hi with Kalapana, Jerry Santos, John Cruz, Brother Noland, Robert Cazimero, Keola Beamer, Amy Hanaiali'i, Robi Kahakalau, Sean Naauao, Leward Kaapana & Mike Kaawa, Cyril Pahinui and Raiatea. As a Wish Ambassador, Henry Kapono is committed to helping make these wishes come true for Hawai’i’s keiki. photo by Kat Wade Special to the Honolulu Star-AdvertiserSTAR-ADVERTISER FILE
DJ Pratt, right, and Malani Bilyeu at the Hilton Hawaiian Village in 2014.COURTESY KALAPANA
Kalapana in 2015.STAR-ADVERTISER FILE
Kalapana with former Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell, second from left, in 2017.STAR-ADVERTISER FILE
DJ Pratt, left, with Malani Bilyeu and Cyril Pahinui at the Hilton Hawaiian Village in 2014.STAR-ADVERTISER FILE
2014 JULY 4 _ PUL KALAPANA - Kalapana in Concert during the 4th of July Spectacular with special guest Hapa on the Great Lawn at the Hilton Hawaiian Village on Friday July 4, 2014 in Honolulu, Hawaii. Photo by Kat Wade special to the Honolulu Star-AdvertiserSTAR-ADVERTISER FILE
Kalapana performs at the Hilton Hawaiian Village in 2014.STAR-ADVERTISER FILE
DJ Pratt, left, performs with Kalapana in 2014.STAR-ADVERTISER FILE
2018 April 14 TGF Sea Life Park Makapu‘u Twilight Concert Series: Danny Couch, Kalani Pe‘a, Kalapana and Amy Hanaiali‘i Gilliom. 5-10:30 p.m. (park opens at noon to VIP concert ticket holders), Sea Life Park, Makapu‘u Meadows. Photo By James Garrett / Special to the Honolulu Star-AdvertiserSTAR-ADVERTISER FILE
Kalapana at the Hilton Hawaiian Village in 2014.