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Born and raised on O'ahu, Hawai’i, Makana is an internationally acclaimed slack key guitarist, singer, composer, and activist. He has been called: “the greatest living player” by Esquire magazine; “a dynamic force” by The New York Times; “master of the Hawaiian slack-key guitar” by The Seattle Times. The prestigious National Geographic Society notes that he is “charting a new sonic frontier with deep ties to tradition.” Makana’s captivating and wide-ranging performance style has led him to share the stage with Jason Mraz, Gotye and Jack Johnson, open for music legends diverse as Sting, Carlos Santana, Elvis Costello, Leon Russell, Common, and No Doubt as well as perform in venues ranging from Asian and European opera houses to The White House. A student of the legendary Hawaiian slack key guitar master Sonny Chillingworth, his music ranges from traditional to highly original, exploring a broad spectrum of genres, styles and themes. Makana's songs have been featured on 3 Grammy-nominated albums: “Hawaiian Slack Key Kings, Vol. 1 and 2,” and the soundtrack for the Academy Award winning movie “The Descendants”. Makana’s score of a national campaign for the Hawai‘i Visitors and Convention Bureau won a Pele Award, Hawai‘i’s top award for excellence in advertising and design. The Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards, considered the Grammys of Hawaiian music, awarded him the “Slack Key Legacy Award” in 2012.
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Yes, MAKANA Music is currently on tour. If you're interested in attending an upcoming MAKANA Music concert, make sure to grab your tickets in advance. The MAKANA Music tour is scheduled for 6 dates across 2 cities. Get information on all upcoming tour dates and tickets for 2026-2027 with Hypebot.
MAKANA Music is scheduled to play 6 shows between 2026-2027. Buy concert tickets to a nearby show through Hypebot.
MAKANA Music's tour starts Mar 20, 2026 and ends on Mar 28, 2026. They will play 2 cities; their most recent concert was held in Kealakekua at Aloha Theatre and their next upcoming concert will be in Honolulu at Waikiki Community Center.
As part of the MAKANA Music tour, MAKANA Music is scheduled to play across the following venues and cities:
