Amy Hānaialiʻi is one of Hawaiʻi’s most celebrated recording artists, earning six GRAMMY® nominations and 18 Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards throughout her career. Renowned for her powerful vocals and blend of classical training with Hawaiian music traditions, she has performed for audiences around the world, including the Dalai Lama, President Obama’s inaugural celebrations, and sold-out venues across the United States, Europe, Japan, and French Polynesia. Her albums have consistently topped Billboard World Music charts, solidifying her place as a global ambassador of Hawaiian music and culture.

Jeff Peterson is one of Hawaiʻi’s premier slack key guitarists and a celebrated performer whose artistry blends Hawaiian, classical, and jazz influences. A contributor to two GRAMMY® Award-winning recordings, he has earned 16 Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards, including honors for Slack Key Guitar, Instrumental Album, and Instrumental Composition. Born and raised on Maui, Peterson has performed with renowned artists and orchestras worldwide while helping elevate Hawaiian slack key guitar on the global stage.

John Cruz is one of Hawaiʻi’s most beloved singer-songwriters, known for his soulful vocals, heartfelt storytelling, and signature blend of Hawaiian, folk, blues, Americana, and roots music. A multiple Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award winner, he was featured on the first-ever GRAMMY® Award-winning Hawaiian music album and is widely recognized for his iconic song “Island Style,” a cherished anthem of Hawaiʻi. Throughout his career, Cruz has performed alongside renowned artists including Jack Johnson, Jackson Browne, Eddie Vedder, and Jimmy Buffett.

Kalaʻe Camarillo is an award-winning Hawaiʻi singer-songwriter whose music blends contemporary island sounds with heartfelt storytelling rooted in love, family, and faith. A six-time Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award recipient, he earned Song of the Year honors for Sands of Old Lahaina, a powerful tribute that became a symbol of hope and resilience following the Maui wildfires. His music has been featured on radio, television, and stages across Hawaiʻi, while his work as an educator helps inspire the next generation of Hawaiian musicians.

Keola Beamer is a Hawaiian music legend, celebrated as one of Hawaiʻi’s premier singer-songwriters, composers, and masters of slack key guitar. A multiple Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award winner, Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, and GRAMMY® nominee, he helped shape contemporary Hawaiian music while honoring its deep cultural roots. Inducted into the Hawaiian Music Hall of Fame with the renowned Beamer ʻOhana, his influential career spans decades and includes music featured in film, television, and some of Hawaiʻi’s most beloved recordings.

Raiatea Helm is one of Hawaiʻi’s foremost vocalists, renowned for her mastery of traditional Hawaiian falsetto singing and her dedication to preserving Hawaiian musical traditions. A multiple Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award winner and the first solo female Hawaiian vocalist to receive a GRAMMY® nomination in the Hawaiian music category, Helm has captivated audiences worldwide with her expressive voice and cultural artistry. Through her work as a performer, educator, and cultural practitioner, she continues to perpetuate and advance the legacy of Hawaiian music for future generations.

Sean Hickey is an internationally acclaimed composer, guitarist, and music executive whose works have been performed by leading orchestras, chamber ensembles, and soloists around the world. A recipient of numerous awards and commissions, his compositions have been featured at major festivals and venues including Lincoln Center and the New York Chamber Music Festival. In addition to his distinguished career as a composer, Hickey serves as CEO of PENTATONE Music and is recognized as a leading voice in the global classical music industry.