Uploaded June 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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This special HI*Sessions episode, originally aired on KIKU-TV on June 14, 2025, features a curated lineup of standout performances from some of Hawaiʻi’s most talented artists. Whether you're discovering them for the first time or revisiting favorites, this full-length episode captures the spirit and diversity of local music.

Walea - youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdPXM3kciNXmcV6-SL4SeAFF3dSUWlAAX
Tavana - youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdPXM3kciNXkiiOtj3wO61wGnf0MHUY_i
Nathan Aweau - youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdPXM3kciNXmvfsNcE_Cz3eJets4_1kyo
Raiatea Helm - youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdPXM3kciNXkHa_pe-qqb5i5OXiUB0IRD
Kalani Pe'a - youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdPXM3kciNXnvM4EK90aLHDE4cmkfg2N6

Hosted by Jon Yamasato and Shay Kusumoto, this episode was filmed across sessions at the beautiful Four Seasons Resort Oʻahu at Ko Olina, blending smooth vocals, rich instrumentation, and the timeless aloha spirit.

Mahalo to Manuheali‘i for providing host wardrobe
manuhealii.com

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00:00:00 Intro
00:01:16 Walea - Kīpuka Maluhia
00:04:48 Tavana - Universe
00:08:58 Nathan Aweau - Me Kuʻu Home Hanau E
00:12:51 Raiatea Helm - Kauoha Mai
00:15:50 Kalani Pe'a - Kuini (Kuʻu Lei Aloha)
00:19:24 Closing/Credits