Makana
Voted by Guitar Player Magazine as one of the top 3 guitarists in America, MAKANA is an international rising star. His six albums and multiple world tours have captivated global audiences, showcasing a diversity of style ranging from his roots as a pioneer of Hawaiian Slack Key to a composer with life altering lyrics and creator of his own genre, “Slack Rock”. MAKANA has opened for world-renowned artists like Sting and Elvis Costello, and toured internationally with Santana and Jason Mraz. His music has been showcased on PBS, National Geographic, The Travel Channel, and in numerous feature and indie films. A champion of both pop-rock and cultural folk music, MAKANA has transcended his foundation to create a universal sound that seamlessly embraces multiple genres. Seasoned in both solo and band settings, MAKANA’s latest achievements come with the opening of his own highly acclaimed showroom at the iconic Monarch Room of the Royal Hawaiian Hotel in Waikiki, as well as a recent performance at The White House for the First Family.
