Hawaiian music legend Willie K (1960 – 2020)
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Recording artist, musician, vocalist, songwriter, record producer and actor Willie K. is honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Hawai‘i Academy of Recording Arts. Willie K. shares his thoughts about the award and his accomplishments.
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Willie K. died Monday night at his home on Maui after a two-year battle with cancer. He was 59.3/10
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Willie K. died Monday night at his home on Maui after a two-year battle with cancer. He was 59.4/10
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STAR-ADVERTISER / 2008
Willie K. died Monday night at his home on Maui after a two-year battle with cancer. He was 59.5/10
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STAR-ADVERTISER / 2018
Willie K. at his Studio in Waiehu, Maui, Sept. 2018, commented on winning a Na Hoku Lifetime Achievement award.6/10
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STAR-ADVERTISER / 2016
The 46th Annual Ukulele Festival in 2016 at Kapiolani Park attracted more than 10,000 visitors and featured the musical stylings of Ohta-San, Willie K, Kalei Gamiao, Paula Fuga, Herb Ohta Jr., Nick Acosta, and the Roy Sakuma 700-piece ‘Ukulele Band composed mostly of children. Danny Kaleikini, Hawai‘i’s Ambassador of Aloha, served as emcee for the 45th straight year.7/10
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STAR-ADVERTISER 2016
The 46th Annual Ukulele Festival in 2016 at Kapiolani Park attracted more than 10,000 visitors and featured the musical stylings of Ohta-San, Willie K, Kalei Gamiao, Paula Fuga, Herb Ohta Jr., Nick Acosta, and the Roy Sakuma 700-piece ‘Ukulele Band composed mostly of children. Danny Kaleikini, Hawai‘i’s Ambassador of Aloha, served as emcee for the 45th straight year.8/10
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STAR-ADVERTISER / 2016
Willie K performed at Hula's Bar & Lei Stand in Waikiki during the bar's 42nd anniversary party in 2016.9/10
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STAR-ADVERTISER / 2010
Willie K performed at the Waikiki Aquarium in 2010.10/10
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Amy Hanaialii and Willie K headlined the 50th Anniversary Gala on the Beachfront Lawn at Mauna Kea Beach Hotel.
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