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Posted at 7:38 a.m., Tuesday, June 5, 2007

Ka Himeni Ana song contest set for Aug. 4

By Wayne Harada
Advertiser Entertainment Writer

Ka Himeni Ana, a song competition of unamplified old-style performances, will assemble 12 acts, with contenders ranging in age from 13 to 70, at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 4 at the Hawaii Theatre.

Pre-show organ entertainment begins at 7 p.m.

Marlene Sai will emcee; judges will be Haunani Apoliona, Nina Kealiiwahamana and Bill Kaiwa.

Contestants — including duos featuring mother-and-daughter, father-and-son and husband-and-wife — must compete in the nahenahe tradition without microphones and amplification. Prizes include a Hula Records contract and cash awards of $1,200, $800, $600, $400, $300 and $200.

Tickets: $30, $25, $20, $25, $10 and $6; on sale shortly.

Information: 528-0506m 596-8855.

Reach Wayne Harada at wharada@honoluluadvertiser.com.