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Liam Moleta of Oʻahu wins 21st Richard Hoʻopiʻi Leo Kiʻekiʻe Falsetto contest on Maui

Liam Moleta of Oʻahu earned this year’s title for his performance of “Aloha Nō Kahului.” Also competing were Tevita Lisiate Apina-Pacheco from Waiʻanae, O‘ahu, Antonio Robles of Wailuku, Maui, and Via Tiumalu Jr from Kīhei, Maui.

Call for entries for the 2023 Richard Ho‘opi‘i Leo Kiʻekiʻe Falsetto Contest

The 21st annual Richard Ho‘opi‘i Leo Kiʻekiʻe Falsetto Contest is seeking contestants. The contest will be held at the Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023 at 6 p.m. Applicants may apply online by Sept. 8, 2023.

Hilo man named 20th Richard Hoʻopiʻi Leo Kiʻekiʻe Falsetto Champion

Heua‘olu Sai-Dudoit of Hilo, Hawaiʻi earned the championship title at the 20th annual Richard Ho‘opi‘i Leo Kiʻekiʻe Falsetto Contest, held at the Ritz-Carlton Kapalua on Saturday night, Sept. 24.

20th Richard Hoʻopiʻi Leo Kiʻekiʻe Falsetto Contest issues call for entries

The 20th annual Richard Ho‘opi‘i Leo Kiʻekiʻe Falsetto Contest is seeking contestants. The contest will be held at the Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022 at 6 p.m.

Call for entries for 19th Richard Ho‘opi‘i Leo Ki‘eki‘e Falsetto Contest on Maui

The 19th Richard Ho‘opi‘i Leo Kiʻekiʻe Falsetto Contest is seeking contestants. The contest will be live-streamed from the Ritz-Carlton Kapalua Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021 at 6 p.m.

Kaulike Pescaia Wins 2018 Richard Ho’opi’i Leo Ki’eki’e Falsetto Contest

Maui’s Kaulike Pescaia earned the championship title at the 2018 Richard Hoʻopiʻi Leo Kiʻekiʻe Falsetto Contest held last night at the Ritz Carlton Kapalua.

2018 Festivals of Aloha Schedule of Events

The Festivals of Aloha celebrates the Hawaiian culture in September and October at various sites throughout Maui County.

Maui Mourns the Loss of Beloved Uncle Richard Ho‘opi‘i

Beloved Maui musician, Uncle Richard Hoʻopiʻi passed away early this morning at his home in Kahakuloa, family members have confirmed.  

15th Richard Ho’opi’i Falsetto Contest Sept. 23

The 15th annual Richard Ho’opi’i Leo Kiʻekiʻe Falsetto Contest takes place on Friday, Sept. 23, 2016 at the King Kamehameha Golf Club.

Grant Kono Wins 13th Hoʻopiʻi Falsetto Contest

His rendition of “Kimo Hula” earned him the grand prize award as well as the award for Hawaiian language.