Josh Tatofi returns to Blue Note Hawaii as the 2026 artist-in-residence. Known as the "Polynesian Luther Vandross," Tatofi's music, blends traditional and modern elements, resonating with a broad audience. He has received multiple N? H?k? Hanohano Awards, highlighting his significant contributions to Hawaiian music. Dedicated to preserving Hawaiian culture, Tatofi uses his platform to promote the Hawaiian language and traditions, bringing the aloha spirit to a global audience through his captivating performances.

Josh Tatofi returns to Blue Note Hawaii as the 2026 artist-in-residence. Known as the "Polynesian Luther Vandross," Tatofi's music, blends traditional and modern elements, resonating with a broad audience. He has received multiple N? H?k? Hanohano Awards, highlighting his significant contributions to Hawaiian music. Dedicated to preserving Hawaiian culture, Tatofi uses his platform to promote the Hawaiian language and traditions, bringing the aloha spirit to a global audience through his captivating performances.

Special Mother’s Day Concert - Kala?e + Kalena backed by their Band

Celebrate Mother’s Day with a special evening of love, family and connection as multi-time N? H?k? Hanohano Award winners Kala?e + Kalena take the stage at Blue Note Hawaii for a spirited, one-show-only concert on Sunday, May 10.

As a husband-and-wife duo, every performance by Kala?e and Kalena is rooted in family, featuring soaring harmonies and musicianship that reflect the powerful bond they share on and off the stage. For both, life has long been centered on Hawai?i traditions, familial ties and community, adding to their ability to connect and inspire. Backed by their band, Kala?e and Kalena are set to deliver an evening of heartfelt songs that honor the spirit of Mother’s Day and the women whose strength and care uplift our ‘ohana.

Whether attending with your mom, tutu, spouse, children, extended ‘ohana, or all of the above, Kala?e + Kalena’s concert is the perfect way to create lasting memories and bring joy to those who mean the most. The duo invites you to join them at Blue Note Hawaii this Mother’s Day for an unforgettable celebration.

Son Little’s live show brings his music into a different kind of clarity- raw, expressive, and always evolving. Whether solo or with a full band, he moves fluidly between deep grooves, stripped-down intimacy, and moments that feel completely improvised yet emotionally precise. It’s a performance style shaped by instinct and connection, grounded in the richness of his voice and the depth of his songwriting.

Over the past decade, he’s cultivated a sound that draws from soul, blues, folk, hip-hop, and R&B - without ever settling fully into any one space. That spirit carries into the room when he performs, offering something that feels both familiar and entirely his own. Audiences are pulled into songs built on texture and vulnerability, delivered with equal parts grit and grace. It’s not just a setlist - it’s an experience.

Following a run through the UK and Europe supporting Larkin Poe, Son Little is back with a new wave of music and a fresh stretch of tour dates for winter and spring. His new album CITYFOLK is set for release in March 2026, with recent singles “in orbit” and “be better” offering a first look at what’s to come - both onstage and beyond in the months ahead.

For over two decades, GRAMMY® Award-winning master trumpeter and composer, Chris Botti, has amassed a spectacular variety of honors, including multiple gold and platinum albums, to become the nation’s largest selling instrumental artist. His mesmerizing performances with legends such as Sting, Barbra Streisand, Tony Bennett, Yo-Yo Ma, Frank Sinatra, Paul Simon and Andrea Bocelli have cemented his place as one of the most brilliant and inspiring forces of the contemporary music scene. Whether he’s performing with illustrious symphonies or at renowned venues around the globe, his unparalleled crystalline and poetic sound transcends musical boundaries.

For over two decades, GRAMMY® Award-winning master trumpeter and composer, Chris Botti, has amassed a spectacular variety of honors, including multiple gold and platinum albums, to become the nation’s largest selling instrumental artist. His mesmerizing performances with legends such as Sting, Barbra Streisand, Tony Bennett, Yo-Yo Ma, Frank Sinatra, Paul Simon and Andrea Bocelli have cemented his place as one of the most brilliant and inspiring forces of the contemporary music scene. Whether he’s performing with illustrious symphonies or at renowned venues around the globe, his unparalleled crystalline and poetic sound transcends musical boundaries.

For over two decades, GRAMMY® Award-winning master trumpeter and composer, Chris Botti, has amassed a spectacular variety of honors, including multiple gold and platinum albums, to become the nation’s largest selling instrumental artist. His mesmerizing performances with legends such as Sting, Barbra Streisand, Tony Bennett, Yo-Yo Ma, Frank Sinatra, Paul Simon and Andrea Bocelli have cemented his place as one of the most brilliant and inspiring forces of the contemporary music scene. Whether he’s performing with illustrious symphonies or at renowned venues around the globe, his unparalleled crystalline and poetic sound transcends musical boundaries.