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Maui reggae band Ekolu is nominated for Album of the Year, Group of the Year and Reggae Album of the Year in the 2021 Na Hoku Hanohano Awards. Photo courtesy of Ekolu
Veteran island reggae band Ekolu, the band’s co-founder Lukela Keala, and fellow musicians Kaleo Phillips, Makamae Auwae and Ka Pilina head the list of Maui artists nominated for the 2021 Na Hoku Hanohano Awards.
Ekolu is nominated for Group of the Year and their latest recording, “2020,” is up for Album of the Year and Reggae Album of the Year.
“I’m super excited,” said Keala, the lead singer, who was getting ready to head off island for a concert.