Kalani Pe‘a: ‘We’re in dire need of help’…Henry Kapono and Stef Mariani set up programs to aid Native Hawaiian artists
Struggling to navigate the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic, Maui musician Kalani Pe’a spoke for many Native Hawaiian artists when he said Tuesday that “we’re in dire need of help.”
“We native artists who are full-time entrepreneurs and small business owners need help,” he said. “You don’t need a ‘commercial store front’ business to be considered a small business. Where is our government on this? Where is our government’s help during this crisis? Where is our Hawaii Democratic Party on assisting native artists in Hawaii?”
The Grammy and Hoku winner explained that he has been getting some financial help from outside the state.
