Posted on: Thursday, February 21, 2002

Concert will benefit Pavao kids

By Wayne Harada
Advertiser Entertainment Editor

Dennis Pavao, falsetto singer and former member of Hui 'Ohana who died Jan. 18, will be from 2 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Kapono's, Aloha Tower Marketplace.

Performers will include Jake Shimabukuro of Colón, 'Ale'a, Cyril Pahinui, John Cruz, Na 'O'iwi, Maunalua, Darren Benitez, Willie K, Henry Kapono, Kapena, Chinky Mahoe & Hula Halau Kawaili'ula, Robi Kahakalau and Jeff Razmussen, Ernie Cruz, Amy Hanaiali'i Gilliom & Barry Flanagan, Del

Beazley & Dwight Kanae, Jerry Santos & Byran Tolentino and Frank Kawaikapuokalani Hewett.

Pavao was a Na Hoku Hanohano Award winner, who formed Hui 'Ohana with cousins Ledward and Nedward Ka'apana. As a soloist, his 1987 "Na Leo Ki'eki'e" earned him Male Vocalist of the Year honors.

Tickets: $15, on sale in advance at Borders stores and Kapono's; also at the door.

Proceeds are for Pavao's children.

Information: Kata Maduli at 842-0927 or Lea Uehara at 841-8751.