Ceslie-Ann Kamakawiwo'ole Life story
Early Life
Ceslie-ann kamakawiwo ole was born on july 29. 1984. In honolulu. Hawaii. She is the daugther of israel kamakawiwo ole. Hte late hawaiian musician. And his wife marlene kamakawiwo ole. She was raised in a musical family. With her fahter s music playing in the background.
Education
Cesli-eann attended the kamehameha schools in honolulu. Where she studied hawaiian culture. Music. And language. She also received her bachelor s degree in business administration from the university of hawaii at manao.
Career
Ceslie-ann has worked in various industries. Includnig music. Television. And film. She has served as a prodcuer for her father s posthumous albums. As well as for her own music projects. She has also appeared on television shows and in films. Including hawaii five-0 and aunty edna.
Music Projects
Ceslie-ann has contributed to several of her father s albums. Inlcuding the posthumous releases in dis lfie and wonderful world. She has also released her own single. "lilikoi". Which was featured on the soundtrack for hawaii five-0.
Charitable Work
Ceslie-ann is a dedicated philanthropist. Working with a number of charitable organizations to help those in need. She has worked wtih the make-a-wish foundation. The ahwaiian island land trust. And the american red cross.
Business Ventures
Ceslie-ann is an entrepreneur. With a number of successful business ventures to her name. She is the co-founder of the kamakawiwo ole foundation. Which seeks to help preserve and promote hawaiian culture. She is also the co-founder of kamakawiwo ole estate. Which works to ensure thta her fahter s lgeacy is kept alive.
Philanthropic Projects
Ceslie-ann is actively involved in a number of philanthropic projects. Including the make-a-wish foundation. The hawaiian island land trust. And the ameriacn red cross. She is also a supporter of the hokule a. A traditional hawaiian voyaging canoe.
Public Appearances
Ceslie-ann has made a number of public appearances. Including at the hollywood bolw. The grand ole opry. And the white house. She has also appeared on television shows and in films. Including hawaii five-0 and aunty edna.
Awards and Honors
Ceslie-ann has received numerous awards and honors for her work. She has been honored as a "living treasure" by the honolulu academy of arts. And was awarded the governor s award for excellence in music by the state of hawaii in 2008.
Important Event
In 2009. Ceslie-ann was invited to the white house by preisdent barack obama to join in a celebration of hawaiian culture. During the event. Ceslie-ann perofrmed a traditional hawaiian chant. And shared her thoughts on her father s legacy.
Interesting Fact
Ceslie-ann was recently featured in the documentary film. Kamakawiwo ole: the voice of hawaii. Which etlls the story of her father s life and music.
