#Native Arts and Cultures Foundation

Hula Grill Kāʻanapali has named Amy Hānaialiʻi Gilliom as the recipient of its annual E Ola Mau Ka Mele award for her efforts to preserve and perpetuate Hawaiian culture through song.

In past years, native Hawaiian artists Raiatea Helm, Kapulani Landgraf, Christen Marquez, Christopher K. Morgan and Cyril Pahinui were honored with this award.

Born into a musically talented family, Helm earned the 2011 Artist Fellowship for her focused artistic vision, vocal range and clarity. Authorities at NACF said the 26-year-old musician has a “rhythmic giftedness of a musician much her senior.”