45th Annual Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards on July 20, 2022

Following a two-year break, the Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards is back before a live audience to celebrate the best in Hawaiʻi’s recording industry. A list of the 20222 finalists is posted here.

The Hawai’i Academy of Recording Arts and The Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement present the 45th Annual event on Wednesday, July 20, 2022, at the Sheraton Waikīkī.

“Mele has always played an important role in Hawaiian culture, initially used to record legends, history, and people,” said HARA’s Board of Governors. “Although Hawaiʻi’s music has evolved over time, it continues to play an essential role in perpetuating Hawaiian culture, celebrating where we come from, and connecting us directly to the words and minds of our kūpuna. The Hawaiʻi Academy of Recording Arts honors this tradition and the talented artists and musicians that have continued to preserve our culture, stories, and music for decades.”

Tickets are as yet accessible to appreciate over 22 live performances and partake in a night of music with the finalists and winners in 34 awards categories including Album of the Year and different types like Jazz, Reggae, ‘Ukulele Album of the Year, and more.

In partnership with CNHA and their yearly Native Hawaiian Convention likewise occurring at the Sheraton Waikīkī, the Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards will feature a Pop-Up Mākeke shopping experience beginning at 3:30 p.m. followed by the pre-show at 5:30 p.m. also, the live telecast beginning at 7 p.m. Encore airings of the awards show will likewise be accessible on July 23 at 6 p.m. on KGMB and July 24 at 2 p.m. on KHNL.

Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards sponsors include:

The Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement, Kintetsu International Hawaii Company, Hilton Hawaiian Village, Outrigger Hotels and Resorts, The Queen’s Health System, Papa Ola Lokahi, Kamehameha Schools, Ala Moana Hotel, Halekulani, Hawaii News Now, Summit Media, and DTL.