Ukulele/Guitarist Benjamin Kama
Ben Kama a 4x Na Hoku Hanohano award Nominee was introduced to the ukulele by his parents Raphael and Colleen when he was around 5 years old. They taught him the basics of playing. His love for playing continued, with the help of his elementary school teacher, Mrs. Gail Yoshioka. Ben always loved singing as he sang for church all his life and eventually joined the church choir when he was in 8th grade. Although always having a passion for singing, it wasn’t until his Junior year at Kailua High School that things seemed to get serious.
Ben has become a local favorite playing at many venues including Dukes Waikiki, the Sheraton Waikiki Hotel, Princess Kaiulani Hotel, The Royal Hawaiian, The Moana Surfrider, The Four Seasons, Disney's Aulani, The Cheesecake Factory, Tiki's, Cinnamons at the Ilikai, Maui Brewing, and much much more. Ben also specializes in weddings whether it be 2-5 people for just a ceremony, or 300-400 for a big reception. "I am truly blessed to be a part of one the best days in people's lives and building lifetime relationships with these couples has just been amazing."
Although music is such a big part of his life now, Ben has maintained that there are more important things in life. “I am very thankful to my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for all of his blessings toward me and my family and for the abilities he has blessed me with to do what I do. I am completely humbled and blessed to have an amazing wife that supports me in all I do and she continues to be my inspiration”. Ben and his wife Lehua have 10 children together that they try their best to raise in the love and admonition of the Lord. This Waimanalo boy would love to see “Ben Kama Music” succeed in this industry, be a household name that people love to listen to, that honors and glorifies God in music and actions. He lives his life with a modo of God first, Wife second, Children third, then work. “People measure success in many ways. For me I feel I’ve already succeeded in my life because at the end of the day I put my trust in what Jesus has done for me, I have an amazing beautiful wife, and 10 beautiful children”.