Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award Winning group, Nā Kama…showcasing a unique blend of traditional Hawaiian music with a contemporary touch, has been in the entertainment business for 10 years. Still moving forward, dedicated to the perpetuation of Hawaiian music of the past, composing new Hawaiian music for today, and continuing to evolve into the future as still one of Hawai‘i’s most promising and enduring entertainers of Hawaiian music. Nā Kama first began in 1998 as a duo, Brian Mersberg and Eric Lee, releasing their debut recording, “Ke Ala Hou.” This recording earned a Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award Nomination in 1999 for “Hawaiian Language Performance.” Through this first endeavor, Brian and Eric learned much of the business aspect of the music industry and were given many opportunities to travel throughout the state of Hawai‘i and beyond, sharing their love for Hawaiian music. In 2003, Brian and Eric released their sequel recording, “Come and See…Hawai‘i.” Best known for their smash hit rendition of “Nani Wai‘ale‘ale,” listeners of Hawaiian music immediately bared witness to the impressive growth and maturity in Nā Kama’s sound and incredible energy. Through time of performing and growing, Nā Kama felt that it was time to rise yet again to the next level and push the bar of their music to include a third member. In 2005, Nā Kama became complete in sound and stage performance. With the coming of third member, Danny Naipo, Nā Kama released their third recording, “Kamakolu,” in 2006, which won the 2007 Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award for “Hawaiian Language Performance.” This achievement in Nā Kama’s career gave certain assurance that they were able to produce a sound worthy of acknowledgement in the Hawaiian music industry. However, instead of being content with their success, this only pushed Nā Kama to continue moving forward, evolving, creating and performing Hawaiian music the way they have been for the past 10 years. In 2008, Nā Kama moved forward on a double-release project. Their 4th CD whichi kicks off the celebration of their 10th anniversary, is their first Christmas recording and showcases Nā Kama’s versatility in musical creativity. With a blend of Hawaiian and English lyrics, original and traditional selections for the Holiday Season, Nā Kama presents “E Ola Ke Ali‘i” (The Nā Kama Christmas Collection – Volume I). Their next release (projected for release in Spring 2009), will be their next Hawaiian release, showcasing a taste of classic and new music of Hawai‘i for all to enjoy!