Hear from the Heart of the HKF Community

Christie Brooke - Actress, Singer-Songwriter

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"Working with the HKF, I’ve been able to switch over from doing part-time jobs and music to just doing music full time – and its all thanks to the HKF, which is what I’ve wanted to do all along."

Kosuke, OTR Artist January 21, 2025 On Sunrise with BillyV
"This is all thanks to the Henry Kapono Foundation's On the Rise Program (amazing team, support & growth opportunities)...A big Mahalo to Uncle Henry and the HKF Team and to the team at HINow for the care and kindness on set for the first time!

Ninamarie Bell, OTR Artist December 18, 2024
"The On the Rise Program has helped me grow so much as a musician, and connect with the music industry in Hawai'i. Because of HKF, I have gotten more opportunities to take steps forward in my career."

Jenny Yim, OTR Artist - March 6, 2024
"We attended a concert at the Kona Salt Farm in Kona, and were mesmerized and enthralled by Anthony Pfluke. OMG, thanks so much for giving this talented young man a platform! He is a rising star...This is so wonderful that you're doing this."

Sara Hathaway, A2A Audience - March 2, 2024
"I have learned a lot with HKF and the wonderful byproduct of the community of Artists. We all learn from each other and we are all still going to be friends, and be there for each other, long after we have moved on. A reminder of the importance of having people you can rely on."

Drew Henmi, OTR Artist - January 17, 2024

"Working with the HKF, I’ve been able to switch over from doing part-time jobs and music to just doing music full time – and its all thanks to the HKF, which is what I’ve wanted to do all along."