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Na Leo Pilimehana

Na Leo Pilimehana is a contemporary Hawaiian musical trio consisting of Nalani Jenkins, Lehua Kalima, and Angela Morales. Established in 1984, the group is noted for its three-part vocal harmonies and its role in the Hawaiian Contemporary genre, which integrates traditional Hawaiian themes with pop and adult contemporary arrangements. They are recognized as the biggest selling female Hawaiian group worldwide. The group's name, Nā Leo Pilimehana, translates from Hawaiian as "The Voices Blending Together in Warmth."

History
The members formed the group while attending Kamehameha Schools in Honolulu. In 1984, as high school seniors, they entered the "Brown Bags to Stardom" talent competition and won with an original composition, "Local Boys." The track became the best-selling single in the history of the Hawaiian music industry at that time. Their debut album, also titled Local Boys, was released in late 1984. Their 1996 album Flying with Angels gained national attention on the U.S. mainland, with tracks appearing on the national Top 25 adult contemporary charts. == Awards ==
Awards
The group has received over 20 Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards from the Hawaiʻi Academy of Recording Arts. Notable recognitions include: • Song of the Year: "Friends" (1994), "Flying with Angels" (1996) • Album of the Year: Friends (1994), Colours (1999) • Group of the Year: Multiple years including 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, and 2000. == Discography ==
Discography
• Local Boys (1984) • Friends (1993) • Flying with Angels (1995) • Colours (1998) • Pocketful of Smiles (1999) • Find Your Light (2004) • Beautiful Day (2018) == References ==
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