Exquisite vocals, powerful lyrics and gorgeous melodies have earned Paula widespread critical praise and an incredibly dedicated fan base. Paula Fuga is a musician on a mission. Though many play music for the platitudes or acclaim, Paula plays music for a culture, spreading the thoughtful and evocative voice of the Hawaiian people across the world. Not content to be merely a widely respected artist,...
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... Paula has taken on the mantle of cultural ambassador—using her talent as an instrument to help bring about positive social change within her islands and beyond: performing at benefit concerts for charter schools, instilling the Hawaiian culture in the generations to come and, generally, being a beacon of the meditative and healing powers of her people.
Paula’s 2006 debut album “Lilikoi” was met with true astonishment by many in the music business. The self-produced/ released collection of all-original songs featuring ‛ukulele and nose flute runs deep with intensity and emotion, yet is widely appealing and accessible. Through that release, Paula set a new benchmark in independent music production, an album with masterful production and genuine cultural connection that have caused people to sit up and take notice. Paula has been likened to a Hawaiian Lauryn Hill, and has been embraced by a range of other inspiring artists like Jack Johnson, Jason Mraz, Ziggy Marley and Nick Hexum of 311. She recorded a song she wrote with Jack Johnson called “Country Road” for the Mana Maoli CD, which benefits Native Hawaiian public charter schools., and her 2006 Kokua Festival performance induced chicken skin throughout the audience.
Paula’s 2010 EP Misery’s End contained five gems, including the astounding title track and “Parachute,” an uplifting anthem which she co-wrote with her Dubkonscious bandmate Mike Love. The compelling opening track, “Give Voice” is another collaboration with Jack Johnson, and she also teams up with Ziggy Marley on a remarkable cover of his devotional song, “High Tide or Low Tide!
