Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Introducing Maria Kaʻiu to the HiSessions stage.

Maria’s connection to music began early, growing up singing at home, in the car, and at family gatherings. As a native Hawaiian woman, her artistry is deeply influenced by ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi, hula, and the diverse sounds she grew up with. Blending original songs and covers, Maria uses music as a space for healing and connection, sharing that energy with every performance.

Maria Kaʻiu’s Full Set:
Beautiful Day - youtu.be/Fgkfr5DgYFU
Protector - youtu.be/Ek7oTuPCmf8
E Kuʻu Aloha - youtu.be/6xMH8d0mg14
Boogie Shoes / Stand By Me - youtu.be/ovSdjcjfw04
Kui Tree - Link coming soon
Most Definitely Blessed - Patreon Exclusive

Find Maria on Instagram/Youtube @mariakaiumusic

🎤 Credits
Vocals/Guitar: Maria Kaʻiulani Kanehailua
Back-Up Vocals/Guitar: Kaʻimi Hananoʻeau

Boogie Shoes
Written by Richard Finch & Harry Wayne Casey

Stand By Me
Written by Ben E. King, Mike Stoller, Jerry Leiber, Stan Applebaum
Hawaiian translation by Hōkū Kamakeʻeʻāina

This is a live performance recorded for HiSessions.

🎬 Location
Four Seasons Resort Oʻahu at Ko Olina
fourseasons.com/oahu

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