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Kuini is a studio album by Kalani Peʻa, released in 2024. This album marks the 5th studio album release for Peʻa. The album honors influential women in Peʻa's life and also includes a tribute to Lahaina Maui. The album also includes songs that honor lei makers of the island of Niihau. The album was recorded in Kula on the island of Maui.[1]
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| Released | July 26, 2024 | |||
| Recorded | 2024 | |||
| Studio | iVibe Productions Maui Hawaii | |||
| Genre | Hawaiian, folk, world | |||
| Label | Pe'a Records & Entertainment | |||
| Kalani Peʻa chronology | ||||
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Production
editThe album includes 11 tracks Peʻa wrote or co-wrote and features guest artists Jake Shimabukuro, Tiana Nonosina Liufau, Kamehameha Schools Maui Hawaiian Ensemble, Wailau Ryder, Michael Casil, Ron "Ruff" Boyce and more.[2]
Awards
editKuini was nominated for the 2025 Grammy Awards for Best Regional Roots Music Album. This nomination is Pe'a's fourth nomination in the same category.[3][4][5][6]
Track listing
edit- Ululani Nui - 2:17
- Kuini (Kuʻu Lei Aloha) - 3:46
- Ka Ua Paʻūpili - 3:39
- Ka Naʻi Aupuni Feat. Jake Shimabukuro & Kamehameha Schools Maui Ensemble - 4:02
- Waimea Kamahaʻo - 3:43
- Hoʻonanea - 4:08
- Ka Wahine O Ka Lua - 2:42
- Malu Ulu Aʻo Lele - 4:03
- Mauna Kilohana - 2:38
- Tiare Maohi Medley - 3:10
- Kōkeʻe - 3:40
References
edit- ^ "Honoring the matriarchs and matrilineal powers". mauinews.com. Retrieved 2024-12-28.
- ^ "Honoring the matriarchs and matrilineal powers". mauinews.com. Retrieved 2024-12-28.
- ^ Entertainment News: Maui's own Kalani Pe'a nominated for 4th Grammy. 2024-11-08. Retrieved 2024-12-28 – via www.hawaiinewsnow.com.
- ^ "Kalani Pe'a earns his fourth Grammy nomination". mauinews.com. Retrieved 2024-12-28.
- ^ Berger, John (2024-11-10). "Kalani Pe'a earns 4th Grammy nom". Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Retrieved 2024-12-28.
- ^ Atkinson, Katie (2024-11-08). "Grammy Nominations 2025: See the Complete List". Billboard. Retrieved 2024-12-28.