Kalani Pe'a

with special guests Coppin Colburn Trio

Show Date

Saturday May 17, 2025

Kalani Pe'a

Kalani Peʻa sings everything from classical, musical, ballads, R&B, soul to traditional and original Hawaiian music, displaying his wide-ranging talents as a songwriter and music composer. His talent for lyrics and Hawaiian language fluency is on display in his original Hawaiian songs alongside his affectionate bilingual arrangements of R&B favorites.

It started at age four when Peʻa was diagnosed with a speech impediment -- his mother introduced him to singing and music to help him pronounce his words. His father comes from a musical family and both parents encouraged him to take vocal lessons and choir --by age 8, Peʻa was winning numerous talent competitions, and went on to win in men’s classical and musical divisions while receiving his degree from Colorado Mesa Univ.

His debut album brought him to Dave Tucciarone, a 13-time Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award-Winning Engineer and Producer in Honolulu, leading to the 2017 Grammy® win and first Na Hoku Award. This successful collaboration continued with Kalani’s second CD, No ‘Ane‘i [We Belong Here] and 3rd CD Kau Ka Pe‘a, earning him Grammy Awards, and featuring him in 2022 Grammy Opening Premiere Concert. Kau Ka Pe‘a also won him 2 Nā Hōkū awards, including the honor of Male Vocalist of the Year. He now boasts a remarkable 4 for 4, winning his 4th Grammy for his 4th release Kuini.

The first Hawaiian singer to be part of Lincoln Center’s American Songbook, Kalani returned to New York in 2024, for Carnegie Hall’s Musical Explorers program, selling out eight shows for students as well as two family matinees. A fluent Hawaiian speaker, Peʻa started his career as an educator, publishing five Hawaiian language children’s stories. He taught at Kamehameha Schools in Kona and Maui, teaching Hawaiian culture (science focus), and creating curriculum. In 2021, his song E Na Kini was featured on the Netflix release Finding ‘Ohana and he was also selected as a featured artist for Spotify and Amazon Music campaigns during AAPI (Asian-American Pacific Islander) month, gracing billboards on over 120 transit shelters in New York and San Francisco. Following his first Grammy win, he was honored by the Hawai‘i State House of Representatives with an official proclamation: “It is vital that Native Hawaiian culture and the arts be perpetuated for future generations: Kalani Pe’a is a torchbearer and we recognize his accolades, accomplishments, and continued work on behalf of Native Hawaiians.”

Self-described as “Hawaiian contemporary soul”, Kalani’s dynamic and charming stage presence, vocal brilliance, and range of songs from Hawaiian to R&B has brought him to the forefront of Hawaiian music for both traditionalists and a new generation. Adding a Christmas show to his repertoire, Kalani Pe‘a’s Hawaiian Christmas is a celebration of the warmth and special “aloha” of the Holiday Season, sharing much-loved songs from both western and Hawaiian roots.

Concerts with a Cause

Anaina Hou Community Park is excited to continue our Concerts with a Cause Mission Driven Music offerings with Kalani Pe'ar! This concert is shining light on Project Vision Hawai'i. $2 from every ticket purchased to the show will go back to supporting their amazing work. For more information or to make a direct donation to Project Vision please visit ProjectVisionHawaii.Org.

This is a tiered ticketing level show.

VIP Super Loft includes 6 tickets and access to our raised loft seating area. Seating for this section includes a couch and padded chairs as well as convenient tables for concessions and drinks during the show. This section is located conveniently towards the rear of the pavilion with easy entrance and exit as well as excellent site lines to the stage.

Pavilion Seating includes access to our padded theater chairs on a first come first serve basis. Fully weather protected for a comfortable show experience. All patrons, regardless of age require a ticket to sit in this section.

Lawn Seating is BYOC (Bring your own chair or blanket). We have some scattered raised seating around the perimeter of the lawn available on a first come first serve basis. Lawn chairs strongly recommended for this ticket tier.

Show Details and Venue Rules

This show is all ages.

Patrons under 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult. All patrons, regardless of age require a ticket for Pavilion or VIP tickets.

Children 5 and under free on lawn ONLY.

No outside food or beverage permitted in the venue. Empty bottes to fill with water are encouraged but must be empty upon arrival. No Glass.

Beverage Concessions both Alcoholic and Non Alcoholic will be available throughout the show.

Food will be available for purchase on site. The Pavilion Kitchen is open with a full menu of hot meals and snacks. Vegan/ Vegetarian options will be available.

We will have some covered raised tables available around the perimeter of the lawned area.

Gonna need seating?? Bring your own! We encourage you to bring your own folding chairs for the lawn. Please note, folding chairs are not allowed to be set up inside the pavilion.

Drinking alcohol on property outside of designated areas including in our parking lots is not permitted and will be grounds for immediate removal from property. Please kokua.

This event is rain or shine. Please plan accordingly.

There will be a light bag search upon entrance.

Shirt and Shoes required for entrance.

No Re-Entry

Beverage Concessions both Alcoholic and Non Alcoholic will be available throughout the show.

Food will be available for purchase on site. The Pavilion Kitchen is open with a full menu of hot meals and snacks. Vegan/ Vegetarian options will be available.

Show Details

5:30 PM: Doors Open
6:30 PM: Coppin Colburne Trio
7:30 PM: Kalani Pe'a

Times subject to change. Any changes will be confirmed via email closer to the show date