Willie K

William Awihilima Kahaialiʻi, known as Willie K, was a Hawaiian-American singer born in Lahaina, Hawaii on October 17, 1960. He began performing at age eight alongside his father, Manu Kahaialiʻi. Willie's career took off when he began collaborating with Amy Hānaialiʻi Gilliom in 1993, recording and touring together for nine years. Their work won seven Na Hoku Hanohano Awards. One of their significant releases was Live at the 2003 Aloha Live Tour (2003), which was nominated for a Grammy in the Best Hawaiian Music Album category in 2005. In 2007, Willie K won a Hoku as part of three different acts: his solo work, collaboration with Amy Hānaialiʻi Gilliom, and the group Barefoot Natives. Other notable albums include Willie Wonderland (2010) and Warehouse Blues (2011). He passed away on May 18, 2020 at age 59 after battling lung cancer.

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