Celebrate the launch of the Hayward Hawaiian Music Series with an evening of aloha, community, and world-class music. Presented by award-winning Bay Area native Patrick Landeza, this premiere concert marks the beginning of a new tradition in Hayward — making it a premier stop for Hawaiian music lovers everywhere with four-time GRAMMY-Award winner Kalani Pe’a, bringing his powerhouse voice and heartwarming stage presence to the Bay Area. This must-see one-night only unforgettable evening takes place at the HUSD Performing Arts Center on Saturday evening, October 25, 2025, will be filled with Hawaiian classics, original compositions, and the cultural spirit that has made Kalani one of Hawai‘i’s most beloved artists.
Spend an evening enjoying the musical spirit of the Hawaiian Islands and its welcoming aloha culture, celebrating the warmth and special ‘aloha’, sharing much-loved songs from both western and Hawaiian roots. Kalani Pe‘a is quite charismatic with a beautiful and powerful presence. His talent for lyrics will be on full display with his original Hawaiian songs alongside his affectionate bilingual arrangements of R&B favorites.
In addition to Kalani Pe’a, Hayward’s own Kaulana Nā Pua O Hawaii Dancers, under the direction of Deanie Lum, bring the traditions of Hawaiian dance to the stage. Their performances connect audiences to the culture and spirit of Hawai‘i.
The Hawaiian Music Series is hosted by award-winning musician Patrick Landeza, a Berkeley native and one of today’s leading voices in Hawaiian slack key guitar. Patrick made history as the first mainland-born Hawaiian to win a Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award, Hawai‘i’s highest music honor. For more than twenty years, Landeza has been bringing Hawaiian music to stages across the country—producing concerts, teaching at music camps, and sharing slack key guitar with audiences everywhere. Known for his talent, hard work, and genuine aloha, Patrick has become a trusted name in Hawaiian music not just in California, but nationwide.
Four-time GRAMMY® Award-winning Hawaiian music artist Kalani Peʻa proudly announces a milestone in his career, celebrating a decade of recording Hawaiian, contemporary, and soul music. With an unwavering dedication to his heritage, Peʻa reflects on the journey that has shaped his artistry and deepened his connection to his 'ohana (family), kaiāulu (community), and lāhui (nation). Pe’a won his fourth GRAMMY Award with the Best Regional Roots Music Album for Kuini at the 2025 GRAMMY Awards.