Mana Maoli – Hawaiʻi ʻ78 Music Video
Hawaiʻi ’78, written forty years ago and made famous by Israel Kamakawiwoʻole, also known as IZ, is a song that
Award-winning Female Vocalist
Experience the music for yourself at a local event or book a music performance for your next corporate event, festival, jazz venue, or special occasion.
Award-winning Female Vocalist
Experience the music for yourself at a local event or book a music performance for your next corporate event, festival, jazz venue, or special occasion.
Meet the Singer
Raiatea Mokihana Maile Helm is an authentic Hawaiian singer from Molokaʻi, Hawaiʻi who is known for her powerful vocals accompanied by an authentic ukulele strum. She has played for audiences around the world, places including China, Tahiti, Japan, and Okinawa.
It is no surprise her hard work and dedication for preserving the authentic Hawaiian culture has landed her several prestigious awards including 2 Grammy nominations, Native Arts & Cultures Foundation Fellowship, and numerous Nā Hōku Hanohano Awards. Raiatea has garnered international success as well as being one of Hawaiʻi’s premiere female vocalists.
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International Performance Packages
Raiatea Helm offers a series of entertainment packages worldwide featuring authentic Hawaiian music at corporate events, festivals, Jazz venues, or special occasions. Some packages include a professional Hula dancer, autographed CD’s and a meet and greet.
Duo Package
60 Minute Music Performance
• Raiatea vocals and ‘ukulele
• Steel guitar w/vocals
• Acoustic upright bass w/ vocals
Trio Package
60 Minute Music Performance
• Raiatea lead vocals and ‘ukulele
• Steel guitar
• Acoustic upright bass
• Rhythm guitar
Deluxe Package
60 Minute Music Performance
• Raiatea lead vocals and ‘ukulele
• Steel guitar
• Acoustic upright bass
• Rhythm guitar
• Drums
• (1) horn player
• (1) Hula dancer
Ready to Book a Performance?
Experience one of Hawaiʻi’s premiere female vocalists at your next big event or send her a question about a custom package just for you.
Authentic Hawaiian Singer
Growing up with her family on the island of Molokai, Raiatea gained a deep love and appreciation for her surroundings and culture. Today, she strives to share her experiences and knowledge of Hawaiʻi’s rich history through traditional song and dance.
She is musically trained in the style of “leo ki’eki’e” (Female falsetto), and is currently working towards creating a University Degree in Musicology with an emphasis in Hawaiian music, language and culture. Eventually, she hopes to teach future generations and to encourage others to preserve the authenticity of mele “Hawaiian Music.”
Raiatea’s success as an artist also includes many prestigious awards including 2 Grammy nominations, 6 Nā Hōkū Hanohano awards, and Native Arts & Cultures Fellowship.
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"Raiatea Helm is poised and utterly elegant"
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"Who knew that traditional Hawaiian-language vocals backed with lounge-y, exotica-inspired instrumentation would work so well? Brushed cymbals, vibraphones, steel guitar—Martin Denny would be proud."
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"Raiatea Helm is a much-heralded musician with a singular and captivating voice, who possesses focused artistic vision and an innate and rhythmic giftedness."
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"Whether performing at a fundraiser, festival, or on a concert stage, Helm’s singing and strumming flow from the foundation of her family’s love, especially from her tutu’s and grandma’s nurturing."
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