Manoa DNA, the newest and hottest of Hawaii’s bands, will be performing at the 14th Annual Honolulu Festival. The band is a “family affair” comprised of Dad, Lloyd Kawakami, and his two sons Nick and Alex. Residing in Manoa and taking the first initials of their names, Manoa DNA was formed in 2005. Born from the same gene pool and with the help of their manager and mom, Carla, the group creates contemporary Hawaiian music with high energy and intense harmony. What started out as a couple of graduation party gigs have led them into a professional music career led by Alex. The family is also busy running Iolani Sportswear.
Manoa DNA’s first CD “Follow Me” has been very successful. They have been appointed by Hawaii Tourism Japan, the marketing arm of Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau in Japan, to sing “Discover Aloha With Me” in Japan’s TV commercials for the 2008 “So Much More Hawaii” Campaign.
Dad, Lloyd Kawakami, always knew that his paternal grandparent was originally from Fukuoka. He recently found out right before their performance in Hiroshima that his maternal side was from Hiroshima. It was big news for his family and also for Manoa DNA fans in Hiroshima. This made it a more special event and as Dad said “it felt like a homecoming.” He and the boys look forward to returning to Hiroshima soon.
When asked what they liked about their touring in Japan the first word that came out of Dad’s mouth was “ramen.” Actually it’s the boys that crave it. One of their favorite past times after their per formances is to go searching for a nice noodle shop.Please look forward to the performances of Manoa DNA at the 14th Annual Honolulu Festival. Their music consisting of a 12 string, ukulele and guitar along with their harmony will excite and entertain spectators during the event.
Manoa DNA, the newest and hottest of Hawaii’s bands, will be performing at the 14th Annual Honolulu Festival. The band is a “family affair” comprised of Dad, Lloyd Kawakami, and his two sons Nick and Alex. Residing in Manoa and taking the first initials of their names, Manoa DNA was formed in 2005. Born from the same gene pool and with the help of their manager and mom, Carla, the group creates contemporary Hawaiian music with high energy and intense harmony. What started out as a couple of graduation party gigs have led them into a professional music career led by Alex. The family is also busy running Iolani Sportswear.
Manoa DNA’s first CD “Follow Me” has been very successful. They have been appointed by Hawaii Tourism Japan, the marketing arm of Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau in Japan, to sing “Discover Aloha With Me” in Japan’s TV commercials for the 2008 “So Much More Hawaii” Campaign.
