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David Kamakahi

June 13, 2008

 

DOB: November 12, 1980

Hometown: Honolulu

‘Ukulele: Koaloha Custom Tenor w/Cut-away

Strings: Worth Clear Heavy Polymer Low-G

Pickup: Fishman Prefix Pro Onboard

(Effects: Boss DD-6)

Playing Since: age 15

Album: Pa’ani (2004)

David Kamakahi entered the world of music in kind of an odd way; when he first started teaching himself ‘ukulele he hid the fact from his dad (Rev. Dennis Kamakahi). He kept practicing in secret for about five months, then one day Uncle Dennis needed an ‘ukulele player for one of his gigs. David got the job, and he ripped it up. Now years later, David is one accomplished guy. He has been recorded on numerous albums and was featured on the movie “Lilo & Stitch 2″ in the song “Always”. He is also a 1st Dan black belt and a member of the International Karate Federation.

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One Response to “David Kamakahi”

  1. Charla Apana says:
    June 16, 2008 at 5:55 pm

    My last name is Apana, and some how I ended up hea, but the funny thing is my husband plays the uk, and other instruments live in vegas now but from nanakuli.
    Well got to go, but will check out this site when have more tume.
    Aloha
    Apana’s

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