Aloha

/HAWAIIAN MUSIC IN NEW YORK & BEYOND/

ANDY WANG

Andy Wang has deep cultural and musical ties to Hawaii. He is a lifelong student of the kīhoʻalu (slack key guitar) tradition, having studied with renowned masters such as Ozzie Kotani, Keola Beamer, George Kahumoku, Jr., and Raymond Kāne. His Hawaiian name, Kūlana, was given by esteemed cultural leader Auntie Nona Beamer, honoring his commitment to Hawaiian music.

For over 20 years, Andy has brought the spirit of Hawaii to events across the New York tri-state area and beyond—performing solo or with ensembles for concerts, festivals, weddings, and cultural events.

Performances in Hawaiʻi: Andy has performed at respected venues and events including Pakele Live! at The Willows, Hawaiʻi Public Radio’s Atherton Theater, HI*Sessions, the Hana Maui Taro Festival, Waikīkī Slack Key Guitar Festival, and the Japanese Cultural Center.

East Coast and National Appearances: Andy has performed with “Hawaiʻi’s super group” HAPA at major venues including Highline Ballroom (NY), Narrows Center for the Arts (MA), and Kaye Playhouse (NY). He toured with the Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Festival (The Barns at Wolf Trap) and shared the stage with Grammy winner George Kahumoku, Jr. as part of the Masters of Hawaiian Music series (Chatham, NJ and CuttingRoom NYC.)

Cultural Collaborations: Andy is also a musician for Vicky Holt Takamine’s hālau, Pua Aliʻi ʻIlima, in New York. His performances with the group include prestigious venues such as the Kennedy Center Millennium Stage, La MaMa ETC, and Jacob’s Pillow.