This is an interview with Hāwane Rios, a chanter, dancer, singer/songwriter, musician, resource educator, and cultural practitioner. We discussed her upcoming performance at the Fairmont Orchid, as well as current and future projects

On Thursday, June 30, the Hawaii Performing Arts Festival (HPAF) celebrates the start of its 18th season at Fairmont Orchid. The Festival will celebrate the rich culture of Hawai’i during a transcendent season opener in the open-air Plantation Estate. Performers include Hawane Rios, Blayne Asing, Kaulu Amaral with Pomai Brown & Friends, and Hālau Ka’eaikahelelani. All proceeds from this evening will support the HPAF Scholarship Fund for local high school students.