5 Emerging Pacific Islander Artists To Know: P-Lo, Kala’e Parish & More

We Are A Voice is an original song with lyrics and music written by Kala'e Parish. In 2019, this song was featured on an 18-track compilation album titled Kuha'o Maunakea with proceeds from the sales of the album going to support the kia'i (protectors) of Maunakea who continue to stand against new development and the ongoing desecration of native lands. In this acoustic session, Kala'e performs his version of this beautiful mele titled We Are A Voice. Take a listen to more of Kala'es original music now available on all digital platforms and learn more at his website www.kalaemusic.com. A special mahalo to cowriters on this track Tiana Kuni Yoshida & Kalenaku.

Original song "Must Be The Rain" written by Kala'e and featured on Na Hoku Hanohano Award Winning EP Of The Year titled Where I Reside by Kala'e!

Heaven - Kane Brown (Cover by Kala'e) Check out original song written by Kala'e and Alika Parish - 'ISLAND LIFE' - the very first single off of Kala'e's brand new album titled 'Where I Reside' set to release in soon. MORE INFO AT KALAEMUSIC.COM ______________________________________________________ KALA‘E PARISH has been a professional musician and entertainer in Hawai’i since 2013 performing throughout the islands and abroad. Kala‘e has always had a deep-rooted love for music inspired by his musical family. However, his musical journey began during his college years while attending Linfield College in McMinnville, Oregon while in pursuit of a Bachelors Degree in Business Marketing. There, he began writing his very own music and discovering his vast musical interests. Upon moving home in 2013, Kala‘e began recording and releasing his original music alongside former band Eden Roc with songs earning the band top spots on Hawaii’s #1 radio stations. In 2016, Kala‘e began his solo journey as an artist performing at steady spots in Honolulu and recording his very first album. His new album titled Where I Reside will be released soon. This eclectic, 8-track album will feature all original songs written by Kala‘e with a fresh twist of music from pop country infused with lyrics about his island home to smooth latin rock to love ballads. Stay tuned for this brand new album set to be released soon!

Kala'e ft. Alika Parish - Island Life (Official Music Video) An original song written by Kala'e and Alika Parish - 'ISLAND LIFE' is the very first single off of Kala'e's brand new album titled 'Where I Reside' set to release soon. MORE INFO AT KALAEMUSIC.COM ______________________________________________________ KALA‘E PARISH has been a professional musician and entertainer in Hawai’i since 2013 performing throughout the islands and abroad. Kala‘e has always had a deep-rooted love for music inspired by his musical family. However, his musical journey began during his college years while attending Linfield College in McMinnville, Oregon while in pursuit of a Bachelors Degree in Business Marketing. There, he began writing his very own music and discovering his vast musical interests. Upon moving home in 2013, Kala‘e began recording and releasing his original music alongside former band Eden Roc with songs earning the band top spots on Hawaii’s #1 radio stations. In 2016, Kala‘e began his solo journey as an artist performing at steady spots in Honolulu and recording his very first album. His new album titled Where I Reside will be released soon. This eclectic, 8-track album will feature all original songs written by Kala‘e with a fresh twist of music from pop country infused with lyrics about his island home to smooth latin rock to love ballads. Stay tuned for this brand new album set to be released soon! ______________________________________________________ ISLAND LIFE City lights are shining Beautiful sight, you might say But they don't compare to a starry sky at night Miles of pasture and moonlight Natural beauty that I find Shines from the mountains to the oceanside And I know I couldn't leave this life behind Waking to a warm sunrise Or a sunset on an evening drive Seabreeze on an open coast That's what I love the most Feeling of an ancient wind Climbing up until we're home again Rolling hills, beautiful skies, island life Dip your toes in the sand Wash the salt from your hair Healing waters they will understand Roam the valleys so wide Sing with the birds as they fly Thank the journey for my peace of mind That's why I know I couldn't leave this life behind Waking to a warm sunrise Or a sunset on an evening drive Seabreeze on an open coast That's what I love the most Feeling of an ancient wind Climbing up until we're home again Rolling hills, beautiful skies, island life There's no place I would wanna go to see the other side Cause I know, the grass is greener where I reside Take me home so I don't have to dream for another night Cause when I rise, when I rise Waking to a warm sunrise Or a sunset on an evening drive Seabreeze on an open coast That's what I love the most Feeling of an ancient wind Climbing up until we're home again Rolling hills, beautiful skies, island life

Original song "Island Life" written by Kala'e and his brother, Alika Parish. This was his first single released and is a song featured on Kala'e's Na Hoku Hanohano Award Winning EP Of The Year titled Where I Reside by Kala'e!