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If it's possible for someone to be humble and proud at the same time, Karen Keawehawai'i is that person. Whether seated in the garage that doubles as her rehearsal room surrounded by drying laundry or on stage at a Waikiki Hotel spilling out homespun humor, the Hawai'i-born entertainer boasts a commanding, almost stately presence. But it's a demeanor that, once understood, is as common a paradox as the watchful serenity of an owl.
Karen Keawehawai'i is a mom, a grandma a proud Hawaiian, and also, a talented entertainer. It's the pride in the first two identities that fuel the humility in the third. "I would have performed no matter what" says Karen, when recalling the upward spiral that marks her musical career. "It allowed me to stay home with my children and to set my own trend." Read More...
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