Kala’e Camarillo was born and raised in Kihei, Maui. He is a third generation musician/music educator and is currently teaching at Kapālama Elementary as the school’s music teacher. In 2009, he entered the music scene with his cousin, Dane Lum Ho, when they won the Hawaii state wide “Band Champ” competition, awarding the duo the opening act for two major groups: The Stylistics and America. Today, after three solo releases, he has received 3 Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award awards for Contemporary Acoustic Album of The Year, EP of The Year, and Christmas single of the year. He can be found performing regularly at Outrigger Reef’s Kani Ka Pila Grille, White Sands Hotel and Nico’s Pier 38, and often alongside Robi Kahakalau.