Henry Kapono Ka'aihue is of pure Hawaiian decent. He was born and raised on the island of Oahu in the small town of Kapahulu, located just outside Waikiki. Christened Kapono by his mother, it is the Hawaiian word for righteous. His family surroundings provided the early musical influence that directed him into his present career. He is a humanitarian, a prolific award winning songwriter, an accomplished actor and has produced numerous albums, video works and concerts.Henry started singing in a choir. The first instrument he learned to play was the ukulele, followed by the acoustic guitar, which he learned to play by listening to the radio and records. Henry Kapono Ka'aihue, the man and the artist, is quintessentially Hawaiian. The gentle, powerful yet shy man embodies the spirit of aloha and his music is infused with his love for Hawaii and all people. Kapono's music transcends his Hawaiian heritage which he loves so much.Kapono touches the soul with the simple honesty of his lyrics and music, and the gift of an evocative, plaintive balladeer's voice that haunts you long after he leaves the stage.He has the gift that most great artists share: the ability to enable us to gaze upon their painting or ponder their work or listen to their music - and find new meaning and purpose in our own lives. Make-A-Wish, Hawaii, is truly honored to have Henry as a friend and ambassador.www.HenryKapono.com