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Music Entertainment for 2017 VegFest Oahu Festival

Below is the 2017 Festival LineUp. 

Mike Love

Conscious Roots Reggae
Mike Love sitting on brick wall holding guitar
Mike Love logo with mikelovemusic.com
Meet Mike Love. One of reggae music’s rising stars. Born and raised in Oahu, Hawaii to a musical family that spans generations, Mike Love brings a multitude of influences to the table, all tied together by the common goal of making the world a better place. Through the grassroots method of releasing his albums independently, on his own Love Not War Records label, and performing 250 plus shows a year, Love has built an ever growing following for his unique and inspiring music. He has toured with many artists in the circles of conscious, roots music, including Trevor Hall, Xavier Rudd, Nahko and many more.
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Paul Izak

Folk, Blues, Rock, Reggae

Paul Izak outside holding guitar

paulizakmusic.com

Paul is a singer/songwriter and farmer in the back roads of Waimanalo. His songs reflect his love for the Land and his love for life. He sings to share awareness for our planet, health and consciousness.
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Jamarek

World, African, Latin, Dance
Jamarek band members with instruments in front of colorful mural
Jamarek on Facebook
Jamarek is Hawaii’s premiere African Dance Band! Mixing West African rhythms with melodies from around the world, Jamarek will get you ready to dance. Jamarek means “peace only” in the indigenous Senegalese language of Wolof, use as a greeting in Senegal, and which captures the spirit of Jamarek’s music.

Nā Hula Ola Aloha

Hawaiian Blessing and Hula Kahiko
performed under the direction of Kumu Hula Malia Helela
Na Hula Ola Aloha group members outside wearing lei
nahulaolaaloha.com
Kumu Hula Mālia Ko’i’ulaokawaolehua Helelā strives to live a life of grace. Completing her ‘ūniki under Kumu Hula Pulu’elo Park in 2002, Kumu Mālia now teaches hula and oli to a wide range of students, from infants and toddlers to kupuna. She also studied oli (traditional Hawaiian chant) under Kumu Hula John Keola Lake. She continues to look to the beauty and grace of the Hawaiian environment for grounding and inspiration.

Quadraphonix

World Music, Funk, Latin, Jazz
black and white photo of Quadraphonix band members with instruments
Quadraphonix is a Hawaii-based free-form world beat band with an international following. Their sound is influenced by Indian, Malaysian, African and Latin cultural music fused with Jazz, Hip Hop, Funk, Blues, and Rock. They’ve performed in 15 countries, from Germany to Thailand and beyond, and have shared the stage with legendary performers including Talib Kweli and Mos Def, Ozomatli, The Black Eyed Peas, and Eek-A-Mouse. The band spent the last 3 years touring with singer Iyeoka, electrifying crowds world-wide with their high energy performances. Most recently, Quadraphonix worked with award-winning choreographer Cheryl Flaharty of the IONA Contemporary Dance Theatre, helping enliven the Paint By Number show with their music.
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