Since appearing on the scene in 1994 with his debut album, Kawaipunahele, Keali'i Reichel has quickly become of the most popular Hawaiian musicians of all time, entertaining fans throughout Hawaii and the South Pacific, the U.S. mainland and Japan. He has three times been named Hawaiian Entertainer of the Year at the annual Na Hoku Hanohano Awards. We list these albums in order of their release.
1. Kawaipunahele
Keali'i Reichel's debut album, released in 1994, remains one of the great triumphs of Hawaiian music. The album received five 1995 Na Hoku Hanohano Awards including Album of the Year.
2. Lei Hali'a
Released in 1995, Keali'i's second album was a multiple Hoku award winner, receiving awards for best Hawaiian language song "Ku'u Pua Mae'ole" and Popular Hawaiian Album of the Year. Keali'i also was named 1996 Male Vocalist of the Year and 1996 Entertainer of the Year.3. Melelana
Winner of five Hoku Awards, including Album of the Year and Hawaiian Album of the Year, this 1999 release also was instrumental in winning Keali'i the 2000 Entertainer of the Year Award.4. E O Mai
Keali'i's third solo album, released in 1997, tackles the issues of Hawaiian sovereignty and the AIDs crisis. It was nominated for five Hoku Awards, winning for best Hawaiian language song - "Nematoda."5. Pride of Punahele
This 1998 release is a compilation CD featuring music from Keali'i Reichel, Kekuhi Kanahele, and Uluwehi Guerrero. It also contains new material from Keali'i Reichel, and was the first "enhanced CD" from a Hawaiian music artist, including video clips and other multimedia features.6. Ke'alaokamaile
Keali'i's 1993 award winning album is a tribute to his tutu, and his family. This album features lots of Hawaiian language music including a few older songs from Keali'i's youth.