Medium: Music
Inspiration:
Meaning ‘half’ in Hawaiian, the name HAPA is inspired by the band’s two members, one from South Pacific ancestry and the other from New Jersey. The driving force behind HAPA is “to perpetuate a Polynesian language that nearly died in the 1970’s, and totally change the way the world perceives Hawaiian Music.”
Musical Background:
HAPA performed their song Olinda Road on the hit TV show “Hawaii 5-0” to an estimated 25 million viewers, and over their 20+ year career, they have traveled around the world to perform in small and large venues alike, a practice which continues today.
“HAPA is the most successful Hawaiian music group in recent history.” – The New York Times