Na hoku kojima biography of william
Na hoku kojima biography of william
Hawaiian music legend Willie K dies at age 59 after 2-year ...!
Willie K
Hawaiian musician (–)
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| Born | William Awihilima Kahaiali'i ()October 17, Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii, US |
| Died | (aged&#;59) Wailuku, Maui, Hawaii, US |
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| Years&#;active | – |
| Awards | Na Hoku Hanohano Award |
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William Awihilima Kahaialiʻi (October 17, – May 18, ), known as Willie K,[1] was a Hawaiian musician who performed in a variety of styles, including blues, rock, opera and Hawaiian music.[2][1]
Early life
Born and raised in a family of musicians in Lahaina, Hawaii, Willie began performing at the age of 8 alongside his father, Hawaiian jazz guitarist Manu Kahaialiʻi.[3][4]
Career
In , Willie began a collaboration with Amy Hānaialiʻi Gilliom that would last for