Maunalua
Bio
Formed in 1993, Maunalua consists of the talented Bobby Moderow, Jr., Kahi Kaonohi, and Richard Gideon. With the release of their first album in 2000, “Maunalua,” they were immediately recognized for their tight harmonies that are accentuated by Moderow’s falsetto and prowess with slack key guitar. The release promptly won the Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award for Hawaiian Album of the Year. Since then, and four releases later, the group has gained multiple Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards, including highly notable Group of the Year and Favorite Entertainer of the Year (an award won by votes from the public). Maunalua is certainly a favorite with audiences in Hawaiʻi, the continental U.S., and internationally. They are known for their exuberant, entertaining performances that are animated, energetic, and cheerful, ranging from fun, high energy songs to sweet, soulful ballads, interspersed with banter between the three group members and the audience. Maunalua is a highly sought after act that never disappoints.