Musician. Dennis Pavao received recognition as a Hawaiian musician. Born in Kalapana on the Big Island, he got his musical career under way in a high school rock band. In the early 1970s, he joined cousins Ledward and Nedward Ka'apana to form Hui 'Ohana. Hui 'Ohana soon became the premier falsetto group in Hawai'i. Later that decade, the group disbanded, but Ledward Ka'apana and Pavao began to receive further acclaim in solo careers. Pavao's voice has been described as distinctive, clear, pure and very Hawaiian. Over the years, he released six albums, including his 1989 "Hawaiian Soul," which was named the Na Hoku Hanohano traditional Hawaiian album of the year. In 1987, he was named top male vocalist for his "Na Leo Ki'eki'e." His anthology album, "Na Mele Henoheno," received a Na Hoku Hanohano award in 1993. The title song of his 1994 album, "All Hawaii Stand Together," has become an anthem for many Hawaiian sovereignty groups.
Musician. Dennis Pavao received recognition as a Hawaiian musician. Born in Kalapana on the Big Island, he got his musical career under way in a high school rock band. In the early 1970s, he joined cousins Ledward and Nedward Ka'apana to form Hui 'Ohana. Hui 'Ohana soon became the premier falsetto group in Hawai'i. Later that decade, the group disbanded, but Ledward Ka'apana and Pavao began to receive further acclaim in solo careers. Pavao's voice has been described as distinctive, clear, pure and very Hawaiian. Over the years, he released six albums, including his 1989 "Hawaiian Soul," which was named the Na Hoku Hanohano traditional Hawaiian album of the year. In 1987, he was named top male vocalist for his "Na Leo Ki'eki'e." His anthology album, "Na Mele Henoheno," received a Na Hoku Hanohano award in 1993. The title song of his 1994 album, "All Hawaii Stand Together," has become an anthem for many Hawaiian sovereignty groups.
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