HO’OKIPA
Going back to his families roots he has joined Ho’okipa meaning “to entertain” under the shortened name “Kamu” from his middle name Kamuela .
From crashing waves on white sand beaches, cool rain on lush green mountains, and backyard jams come Andy, Steve, Toutai, Kamu and Koa. We are Ho’okipa!
Ho’okipa meaning “to entertain” is a four to five piece group performing classic Hawaiiana tunes in the Hawaiian and English Languages. Lush vocals of pure beauty are accompanied by the sweet harmonizing of ukuleles and guitars played in the old style. All string, all sing, all the songs of past and present Hawaii!
There is a unique rhythm and flow to island living reflected in the songs and melodies. Aloha is happiness, Aloha is the goal, and nothing represents Aloha better than many voices blending as beautiful, powerful, transporting harmonies. You will find yourself in the islands at ease kicking back with family and friends…this is the music of Ho’okipa
Life’s a beach…see you there!!
Life’s a Beach!
JUNTOS
https://dannalsbrandon.wixsite.com/juntosband
Brandon also sings and plays guitar with “Juntos” a latin persuasion of rich and sweet vocals and rhythms of native Argentinian and Colombian women strumming charango and adding percussive grooves! Juntos meaning “together” offers classic boleros from groups like “Los Panchos” and classic latin pop such as favorites from “Mana”.
This is the interweaving of native South American instruments like the charango with sweet voicings of Latin pop recordings, boleros and a jolt of Afro-Colombian percussion!
Hosting a vibrant group of women of diverse backgrounds and nationalities including natives of Argentina Patricia who lifts you off the ground with her sweet “dulce” vocals and Verónica with her energetic charango sharing background vocals. Driving this four piece we have Andrea a Colombian Mestizo artist, actress, anthropologist and vocalist who has performed percussion all over Europe and the Americas getting everyone foot stomping and hand clapping!
Sharing an invigorating passion for music and a deep love for culture, the band is fronted by Brandon Dannals’ smiling face sending your spirit into the stratosphere. He coined the term “Comunify” meaning to unify communities thus the name meaning together “Juntos”. Brandon has performed with his rock’n’roll band the BrandondDannalsBand at Hot Summer Nights as well as showcased his witty humor when emceeing at weddings in Grass Valley and Nevada City. He has also toured extensively through Wyoming and South Dakota performing at Sturgis, Central America, Southern Mexico, Spain, Ireland, England and Poland. Together we are fired up to bring you a taste of traditional and contemporary Latin Music for your Worldfest experience!