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Claudia B. said “All my guests enjoyed the show, my husband loved the surprise, the girls were lovely, very nice and made all the guests participate. They arrived on time.…”
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Andy has performed solo and with other musicians to authentically "bring Hawaii" to events in the New York tri-state area. Inquire with us about your Hawaiian themed:
* Wedding
* Fundraiser
* Corporate event
* Private or public event.
We are:
* Professional
* Experienced
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Andy Wang plays traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar, ukulele and sings Hawaiian music from the heart. He has appeared with and opened for "Hawaii's super group" HAPA and twice opened for the legendary Mākaha Sons. Whether it's Staten Island Stadium, the Fire Island Dance Festival or a private home, Andy's music is rooted in tradition and transports listeners back home to the islands.
Andy is AMAZING. He is cheerful, extremely professional, pleasant to work with and truly embodies the spirit of Aloha through his actions and beautiful music. We had a wonderful event because of Andy.
Andy came to our Luau and he was fantastic. When our guests were busy in conversation, Andy kinda hung back and played quietly and when they were quiet, he came to the fore and introduced the songs he was playing and "talked a little story"
He has a very nice hawaiian repertoire and also plays ukulele. Nice voice too. He was the hit of the Luau. Also he was very flexible when we asked him to change his performance times.
Andy was such a pleasure to work with. He was very professional and friendly. Our guests absolutely loved his preformance (during our wedding cocktail hour) and wouldn't stop talking about how good he was the entire wedding. Andy went aboce and beyond for us. We highly recommend him!
Andy was delightful to deal with all the way from the beginning to the performance on our wedding day. It was very easy to let him do his thing and the guests loved listening. He was everything we hoped for. We only had a few song requests that we wanted to hear and he accommodated our every request. I only wish we were able to hear him perform during the whole reception, but being the bride and groom, we were in and out with photographers and family. Everyone in attendance talked about how beautiful it was to hear him play and sing and how it fit in with our style. I can’t Thank Andy enough for such a memorable performance.
Andy performed at our broker event at The Centurion Condo by I.M. Pei on the 27th of June 2012. The performance was amazing! Everyone had a phenomenal time. Andy Wang Music was ultra professional, they showed up on time, played an incredible set, and set the entire mood for our event, they even stayed later then was required. Definitely hire Andy Wang Music!
Andy performed at my wedding ceremony and was fantastic. He played Somewhere Over the Rainbow and Pua Hone which were both first class. He showed his versatility when we asked him to play the Frames' "Star Star" as the recessional song. Definitely highly recommend!
I loved Somewhere Over The Rainbow! Great singer and music.
Price Range: $350-5000
Gig Length: 60 - 240 minutes
Languages: English
From backyard jams to the big stage, Andy Kūlana Wang plays traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar, ukulele and sings Hawaiian music from the heart. His performances feature the gentle sounds of the Hawaiian islands, the stories behind the songs, and honor a culture rooted in chant and hula.
When desired, the show can include a Polynesian Revue where dancers take the audience on a trip that includes Hawaii, Tahiti, Aotearoa (New Zealand), and Samoa. Dancers often teach audience members a hula and/or Tahitian dance.
Andy Wang is an experienced performer who has worked with well-known artists from Hawaii and has been hired by Hawaii-based clients (Hawaii Visitors Bureau, Hawaii Restaurant Association, Kohala Coast Resort Association, Punahou School, University of Hawai'i Alumni Association, Kona Brewing Co.) to provide authentic Hawaiian music at their events in New York.
Whether it's Staten Island Stadium, the Fire Island Dance Festival, or a private home, Andy's music is authentic, rooted in tradition, and transports listeners back home to the islands.
Andy is a vocalist, acoustic guitarist and ukulele player who performs traditional and contemporary Hawaiian music. He can perform solo or in a band that can include guitar, ukulele, Hawaiian lap steel guitar, and/or bass guitar. Additionally, packages may include Polynesian dancers (Hawaiian hula, Tahitian, or Samoan fire dancer.)
With family ties to the island of Oahu, Andy developed an insatiable love for Hawaiian music and the fingerstyle tradition of kī hōʻalu (slack key guitar.) For many years, he has returned to Hawaii to study with a host of Hawaiian slack key guitar masters including Ozzie Kotani, Keola Beamer, George Kahumoku, Jr. and Raymond Kāne. Andy's Hawaiian name, Kūlana, was given to him by songwriter, hula teacher and Hawaiian cultural authority, Auntie Nona Beamer.
His performances in Hawaii include Pakele Live! at the Willows, Hawaii Public Radio’s Atherton Theater, and the Japanese Cultural Center. On the East Coast, he appeared as a special guest with "Hawaii's super group" HAPA at Highline Ballroom (NY), Narrows Center for the Arts (MA), Kaye Playhouse (NY), and Tin Angel (PA) and twice opened for the legendary Mākaha Sons. He has provided musical accompaniment for respected hula groups including Hālau Pua Aliʻi ʻIlima O Nuioka (under the direction of Master Hula Teacher Vicky Holt Takamine.) Whether it's Staten Island Stadium, the Fire Island Dance Festival or a private home, Andy's music is authentic, rooted in tradition, and transports listeners back home to the islands.
Andy is a member of the Hawaiʻi Academy of Recording Arts and board member of Hālāwai, a New York not-for-profit corporation, whose mission is to foster and support a community of individuals who share a common interest in the heritage, culture, history and future of the people of Hawaiʻi and other Pacific Islands.
Andy Wang Music can provide high quality sound amplification. The venue needs to supply a power outlet. In cases where electricity is not available; let us know, and we can use battery powered amplification.
Keola Beamer, HAPA, Raymond Kane, Makaha Sons, Ozzie Kotani, George Kahumoku, Ledward Kaapana, Israel Kamakawiwo'ole, Ka'au Crater Boys, Pure Heart, Brothers Cazimero
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Claudia B. said “All my guests enjoyed the show, my husband loved the surprise, the girls were lovely, very nice and made all the guests participate. They arrived on time.…”
Bryanna M. said “Mustafa did a phenominal job! He created a tropical paradise for my guests at cocktail hour. We had a few venue and time changes before the big day. Mustafa…”
Jessica M. said “Mio was an amazing performer. She showed up early to see space she was performing in was prepared with music and props. Her dancing skills were unbelievable…”
Alex A. said “I hired her to dance for my wedding through gig salad and she was so nice when I spoke to her on the phone she showed early and when she started to dance…”