*NEW* Friday, July 10, 2026 | The Lounge - 2nd Show (8:00pm) | WAHINE with Jenny Yim & the Female Voices of HKF's OTRs

WAHINE with Jenny Yim
Featuring Special Guest Tehani and Rebecca James, Voices of HKF's On The Rise Program
Part of KL's New Night Music Series

Join Jenny Yim for a special evening celebrating the voices, stories, and spirit of Hawai‘i's women in music.

For this edition of WAHINE, Jenny welcomes rising artist and 2026 HKF On The Rise musician Tehani and Rebecca James, from the Henry Kapono Foundation's On The Rise & Next Level program. Together, they'll share original music, island favorites, soulful harmonies, and the stories behind the songs in a night filled with collaboration, connection, and discovery.

Part of KL's new Night Music Series, WAHINE empowers artists to create and curate unique musical experiences. For this special evening, that means creating space for women artists to share their music, stories, and creative voices while celebrating the next generation of talent in Hawai‘i.

Set in the warm, waterfront atmosphere of Kapono's at The Lounge, guests can enjoy wahine-inspired touches, specialty cocktails, and an evening filled with music, laughter, and aloha.

Come discover the voices helping shape the future of Hawai‘i's music.

🌺 Jenny Yim

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Jenny Yim is an Oʻahu-born singer-songwriter whose music blends acoustic folk, indie-pop, and heartfelt storytelling with a voice that is both powerful and deeply expressive. A 2025 Hawaiʻi Songwriting Festival Songwriter of the Year and Fan Favorite on Hawaiʻi to the World, Jenny has emerged as one of Hawaiʻi's most compelling new artists. As an HKF Next Level artist, she continues to connect with audiences through honest songwriting, memorable melodies, and performances that feel both intimate and inspiring.

Genre: Island Contemporary / Singer-Songwriter /Indie-Soul Acoustic

🌺Tehani

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Native Hawaiian singer-songwriter Tehani has earned multiple music competition wins, reached Hawaiʻi’s Top 5 radio charts, and been featured on local news and in FLUX Magazine. Mentored by Irie Love and the niece of acclaimed artist Paula Fuga, she blends island roots, soul, and heartfelt storytelling into a sound that is uniquely her own.

Genre: Island Contemporary / Singer-Songwriter / Hawaiian / Soulful Acoustic

🌺 Rebecca James

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Born and raised on the island of Oʻahu, Rebecca James is a soulful singer/songwriter whose music blends the warmth of acoustic rhythms with jazzy undertones, drawing comparisons to artists like Norah Jones while reflecting the influence of Fleetwood Mac, Eva Cassidy, James Taylor, and Jack Johnson.

Genre: Island Contemporary / Singer-Songwriter /Indie-Soul Acoustic

HKF Presents • Night Music Series

Part of HKF SummerFest, the Night Music Series empowers Hawai‘i's artists to move beyond the traditional concert format, creating and curating unique experiences that reflect their own musical voice. Through themed evenings, special guests, and collaborative performances, artists are invited to shape each show, making every night a one-of-a-kind experience.