In May of 2012 Kuana's release Kaunaloa was recognized and made one of the most heavily awarded albums in Hawaiian music history  at the Na - Ho - ku- Hanohano Awards, including Album of the Year. He has become a pacesetter in Hawaiian music with his last two releases debuting at the top of the Billboard World Music Charts and iTunes World Charts. Kuana Torres Kahele, 2012 Male Vocalist of the Year, offers his newest, Hilo For The Holidays as one of this year'shottest gifts of the season. This impressive collection of 10 songs combines the perfect balance of originals from Kuana, refreshing hapa haole  hits and classic holiday songs all performed with Kuana's  unforgettable soaring vocals.