Bio on Uluwehi Guerrero

      It is often said that Uluwehi Guerrero has the voice of an angel: warm, loving, and delivered with passion. It can be deep, or soar to a tingling falsetto.  Mr. Guerrero's rich cultural heritage and substantial travel have helped shape a uniquely soothing voice with wide range, rich tone and spirited, artful interpretation.  Uluwehi's live performances feature masterful arrangements and inspired storytelling. Whether sharing an upbeat standard or a tender, beloved ballad, he both sings, composes and records in Hawaiian and English.  Hailing from Maui, Hawai'i, Uluwehi is an internationally acclaimed, multi award-winning Na Hoku Hanohano Vocalist and Recording Artist with three highly received CDs, and is also a Kumu Hula or Master Hula Teacher.

     Uluwehi sings and  choreographs in both traditional and contemporary styles, dedicating his work to his ancestors and to God. His Halau (hula school) Halau Hula Kauluokala has won top honors, titles and recognition at Hula competitions, and perpetuates Hawaiian values, education and lifestyle. Uluwehi and his Halau have performed for audiences from New York's Carnegie Hall and the Tournament of Roses to top venues throughout Japan and Hawai'i, where he has sung both as a soloist and with Hawai'i's Greats. Uluwehi's  biennial concert at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center with his Hula Halau  is always a sell-out. www.kaulupono.com

    CD accolades: "Ka Manawa Pono" (1995) had several Hoku nominations; "In My Heart" (2000) garnered Best Male Vocalist of the Year at the Hoku's,  and "Uluwehi Sings Na Mele Hula Aloha" (2009)  took the Hoku's for Hawaiian Album of the Year and Liner Notes, as well as the Hawai'i music Award for Best Traditional Hawaiian Album.