Nashville‑based Native Hawaiian singer‑songwriter Kapali Long is returning home this week with a pair of live performances that celebrate both his roots in Hawai‘i and his growing footprint in Americana and blues‑influenced music. mauinews.com
Long, who describes his sound as a blend of country, blues and soul with island heart, made history as the first Native Hawaiian to play California’s massive Stagecoach Music Festival. mauinews.com
🎸 Live in Hawai‘i — This Week
- Friday at Mulligans on the Blue (Maui) — Kapali opens for Brown Chicken Brown Cow String Band at 7 p.m., bringing his heartfelt storytelling and soulful guitar work to island audiences. mauinews.com
- Sunday at Casanova’s (Maui) — He’ll perform at 1 p.m. as part of the Aloha Music Series “Sundays in the Country”. mauinews.com
Fans can expect original songs rooted in both his Hawaiian heritage and Americana influences, with many drawn to the introspective lyricism that defines his live shows. mauinews.com
Kapali’s homecoming performances are more than concerts — they’re a bridge between Hawai‘i’s musical legacy and wider American roots traditions, reflecting his journey from island stages to national festivals and back again.
