OUR PROGRAMS

Ka Ma'o will pull from the knowledge accumulated from their collective years of direct, first hand industry experiences to provide assistance, effective solutions, and up-close access to assist the next generation of music professionals to navigate their development process.

LOLENA PROGRAM

The Lolena Music Program aims to preserve and perpetuate ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi by providing professional recording opportunities at Ka Maʻo studios for artists across all genres, at no cost to awardees.

Named after ʻōlelo Hawai’i advocate Lolena Nicholas, the inaugural program will support singers and songwriters using ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi or seeking to preserve songs written in the language - for FREE.

By fostering collaboration and innovation, the Lolena Music Program provides a dynamic space for creativity while promoting cultural heritage for the entire community.

SINGER/SONGWRITER APPLICATION
SCHOOL/EDUCATOR APPLICATION

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LOLENA PROGRAM 2025 AWARDEES

Carrying forward the spirit & legacy of her great grandmother, Auntie Genoa Keawe, Malie Lyman recently released “Ku’u Makamaka.” She is the first Awardee of the Lolena Program.

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Kaimana Kawaha, the second awardee of the Lolena Program, is releasing his new single “Puakahinano” on Friday, Oct 17 on all digital platforms. We are excited to share this original track!

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  • The Lolena Music Program not only welcomes aspiring singers and songwriters, but also local schools, who have a need to record music for educational purposes.

    Applicants of all ages are welcome. For those 17 and under, parent or guardian permission is required.

    Applicants must reside within Hawaii.

  • No problem!

    For those on Kaua’i, Maui, Moloka’i, Lana’i, or Big Island, Ka Ma’o will cover related travel expenses for recording sessions to Oahu.

  • The best part of our Lolena Music Program is that there are no application fees, recording session fees, or mix & mastering fees for awardees.

    Every step of the program is FREE!

  • Upon final completion of all recording, mixing & mastering, the awardee will have full ownership of their master track in perpetuity.

    Ka Ma’o will never own master recordings, but may provide additional support (at no cost) related to record label services.

  • Applications will remain open year round, but only one awardee per quarter will be chosen.

    After committee review, chosen awardees will be contacted via email.