The Aloha Music Series Presents Uncle Benny Uyetake’s Kanikapila with Danyel Alana
Uncle Benny Uyetake’s Kanikapila in Wailea on February 19th withspecial guest; Na Hoku Hanohano Award nominee and one ofHawaiiʻs most versatile artists, Danyel Alana will be joining Benny.Get ready for a Kanikapila jam like no other!
Kanikapila, gathering together to play music, has been a well-loved traditional Hawaiian pastime. It’s these types of impromptu jam sessions that create an exceptionally rare evening on the islands. Maui’s musical treasure, Uncle Benny Uyetake, re-imagines Kanikapila evenings in Wailea with storytelling, and world-class music. Through the Aloha Music Series, Uncle Benny will introduce you to the new sounds from the islands and transport you to old Hawaiʻi as he hosts upcoming artists and Hawaiʻi’s legends. You never know who is gonna show up and kanikapila!!
Benny has played with some of the world’s finest musicians on Maui and while touring. Over the years Benny has shared the stage with some of Hawaiʻi’s greatest trailblazers like Uncle Willie K and Barry Flanagan of HAPA, as well as the world’s most talented jazz players Les McCann, Russel Malone, and Donald Harrison. His versatility comes from his years of musical study in different genres with mentors in classical, jazz, Hawaiian, Blues, and rock.
DANYEL ALANA
Danyel Alana has a musical style that reflects her ethnic roots of growing up on the beaches of Los Angeles andHawai’i. Weaving conscious lyrics with her soulful vocals she blends elements of funk, rock, blues, reggae, hip hop, R&B,soul, jazz, Hawaiian, pop, and country. Whether she’s solo on an acoustic or electric guitar her unbridled style andpowerful vocals fuel the passion in her versatile, dynamic, and high-energy performances.
Danyel never ceases to deliver the conscious message of love, unity, and introspection through her original and covermaterial.
Doors/Check-in starts at 5:00pm
Show Starts at 6:30pm
Food and drinks are available for purchase throughout the evening
Please arrive early and enjoy the views, have a drink, and have some food!! If you arrive during showtime we will get you to your seat in between songs.
Benny Photo Credit: Bruce Forrester
