Native Hawaiian and Grammy nominated, Henry Kapono, is a multiple award-winning vocalist, guitarist, songwriter, and composer. He is one of Hawaii’s most popular recording artists and is equally known for his community support and philanthropic endeavors, most recently launching the Henry Kapono Foundation in 2018 with mission to support the community through music and the arts and by giving with Aloha.

Henry will be a judge at the Singer-Songwriter Competition Sunday 1 pm, with Joanie Brotman and Ken Makuakane.

The Henry Kapono Foundation is providing a non-transferable full scholarship to the winner of the competition, which includes round trip airfare, accommodations at the Westin Hapuna Beach Resort (for 3 nights) June 20-22, and covers the attendance fee to the Hawaii Songwriting Festival and a concert ticket.