HI*Sessions is a project started in 2011 by Dave Kusumoto and Jon Yamasato. The idea was to provide intimate, quality live music performances to the world. By utilizing Dave's video production experience and Jon's rolodex of Hawaii's top talent, HI*Sessions was born. The crew consists of: Dave Kusumoto (director), Shayna Kusumoto (video/video editing), Kawika Lopez (video/video editing), Liko Dowling (video/video editing), Bret Thompsett (video), Gabriel Tom (video/photo), Lance Lopes (video), Vance Morimoto (live sound), Daniel Gilad (live sound), Darin Leong (studio mixing), Skyler Kamaka (Host). The idea is to have a laid back, fun product that anyone from Honolulu to Hong Kong can enjoy. Hope you like the show!
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Todays release, "325", by Tiara Gomes
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Meet Tiara Gomes, an artist shaped by Hawaiʻi, family, and a deep love for storytelling.
Her music blends R&B, bossa nova, jazz, and island soul.
Check her out now!
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Something special is on the way.
Maria Kaʻiu’s “Kui Tree,” featuring a beautiful hula performance by Délys Hūlali.
Final release coming soon — stay tuned.
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Check out The Vitals 808!
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🎉 HiSessions is proud to present performances from the winners of this year’s SparxHI 2025 Competition!
These talented up-and-coming artists lit up the stage, and now you can experience their music wherever you are.
📺 Watch the full playlist here:
👉 www.youtube.com/playlist?list...
Mahalo to everyone who helped make SparxHI 2025 a success! 🌺🎶 #HiSessions #SparxHI2025 #HawaiiMusic
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New Artist Release - Nick Laʻa
'Born and raised in Hawaiʻi, Nick Laʻa, solo artist and frontman of Laʻa Band, has music in his core. Performing on stage since age five, he grew up immersed in Hawaiian culture and musical traditions. A graduate of Punahou School, Nick was mentored by local legends such as Brother Noland and Kristian Lei. His diverse musical influences include Bruno Mars, David Foster, and Quincy Jones, allowing him to span genres from musical theater and jazz to rock, Hawaiian, R&B, and pop.
Nick delights audiences, showcasing his multifaceted talent and unwavering passion for music.
Nick’s natural musicality and early training on ʻukulele and vocals evolved into mastery of the piano, guitar, and bass. His versatility has allowed him to captivate audiences across Hawaiʻi, California, and Japan, performing as a solo artist and as the lead guitarist and vocalist for his band.' -
Bio credited to (www.henrykaponofoundation.org/)
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New Artist Release - Ryan Perez
Raised between North Carolina and Hawaiʻi, Ryan’s initial passion was sports, earning some of the highest amateur golf titles in the state of Hawaiʻi, including his most prized title of Hawaiʻi's #1 Amateur Golfer in 2009 and a full golf scholarship at U.H. However, when a friend reached out for help with his company, Ryan found his passion for music and started playing live gigs. Ryan took this new-found passion with him as he served eight years in the U.S. Coast Guard, booking entertainment gigs in each area he was stationed. Performing became addictive, and today, Ryan plays across Oʻahu. Audiences are drawn to the positive energy and healing message in his Soulful Singer/Songwriter musical style. Music is Ryan's ultimate passion in life and he odes to serve music for the rest of his living days.
For more about Ryan Perez visit; ryanperezmusic.com/home
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In case you missed it, Here's High Watah's full session;
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLd...
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Manny "Boy" Varize passing down his talents to his son Ira. Check the full set here.
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLd...
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Check out Pure Heart on the Keep it Aloha Podcast
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