Maoli, referred to as Hawaii and Polynesia’s No. 1 independent commercial recording artist, has transcended borders with their extraordinary talent, capturing the hearts of music enthusiasts worldwide. The band, which Glenn Awong fronts, was formed in 2007 and has since performed across the U.S., New Zealand, Australia, and the South Pacific.
Over the years, Maoli's music has matured into a sound and style constantly evolving to reflect and meet the eclectic taste of the group and its loving fans. Maoli has developed its unique sound by fusing the elements of country, R&B, soul, acoustics, rock and roll, and reggae. This "Country Reggae" has been labeled as heartfelt, uplifting, feel-good music with an impressive reach, enabling the group to sell out the largest venues in Hawai'i.
In 2020, Maoli won Group of the Year and Album of the Year for their record Sense Of Purpose at iHeart’s Island Awards, followed by Album of the Year and Song of the Year in 2021. In 2023, the band embarked on their Maoli Music Overload (MMO) tour, selling more than 45,000 tickets across four cities in Hawaii, in addition to selling 11,500 tickets on the MMO US tour plus several Festival appearances including Cali Roots and Holo Holo Fest Sacramento.
Catch Maoli in a city near you on their North America Boots On The Ground Tour 2024 in February. They will travel across 26 states including Canada, expanding their Maoli Music Overload II EP.