Each year, the Mana Up Showcase shines a light on rising stars in Hawaiʻi’s creative industries—and this year’s Artists to Watch are raising the bar. Presented in collaboration with Haku Collective, a music and talent development platform founded by Grammy-nominated producer and artist Kimié Miner, this year’s lineup features four standout musicians you need to know.
Catch them performing during the Mana Up Showcase Broadcast, airing October 26 online and on KHNL. Their stories, voices, and mana will move you—and mark them as artists to watch long after the spotlight fades.
These are the voices shaping the future of Hawaiʻi music—rooted in culture, powered by purpose, and ready for the world.
Anthony Pfluke
Instagram: @mauianthonymusic
Website: mauianthony.com
A Maui native with a deep connection to ʻāina and culture, Anthony Pfluke delivers music with meaning. A Nā Hōkū Hanohano finalist and winner of the 2022 Kani Ka Pila Grille Talent Search, Anthony has performed across Hawaiʻi and internationally, sharing stages with legends like Henry Kapono, Jake Shimabukuro, and Amy Hānaiali‘i.
His original work speaks to the resilience and soul of the islands. After the Lahaina fires, he released “Lahaina Strong” and followed it with “Free the Wai,” a powerful anthem for water rights and cultural survival. Anthony’s music doesn’t just sound good—it says something.
Keahi Delovio
Instagram: @keahidelovio
Website: keahideloviomusic.com
Keahi Delovio is a voice of this generation—funny, fierce, and full of heart. Raised in Kailua-Kona and now based in Honolulu, Keahi fuses island soul with pop and R&B, crafting songs that speak to love, struggle, identity, and joy.
A Haku Collective Emerging Artist herself, she’s opened for local favorites like Anuhea and Eli-Mac. Her breakout track “21st Century Kanaka” celebrates modern Hawaiian identity with pride and playfulness. Keahi’s gift lies in her honesty—delivering heavy truths with warmth and humor that hits home.
Sidney Spencer
Instagram: @sidneyspencer_
Waimānalo-born Sidney Spencer is a self-taught musician with a laid-back groove and a growing list of island hits. Raised in a family of entertainers and rooted in hula and Hawaiian music, Sidney brings cultural depth to modern sounds.
Since launching his solo career in 2019, he’s been blending island vibes with Latin and reggae influences in singles like “Irie Town” and “Naughty Shawty” (featuring High Watah). His music invites you in—it’s the soundtrack to good times and real connection.
Wehilei
Instagram: @wehilei
Born into Hawaiʻi music royalty, Wehilei is honoring her family’s legacy while carving a bold new path of her own. Hailing from Kohala on Hawaiʻi Island, she fuses island reggae with pop and Hawaiian soul, creating a sound that’s uplifting and undeniably hers.
Daughter of Grammy-winning artist Wailau Ryder and award-winning vocalist Lorna Lim, Wehilei has already made waves—winning three Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards in 2023, including Reggae Album of the Year. Her music is healing, powerful, and rooted in aloha.
🎶 Powered by Purpose, Backed by Haku
This year’s Artists to Watch are part of a growing wave of homegrown talent nurtured by Haku Collective, the music incubator founded by Kimié Miner to elevate the next generation of Native Hawaiian voices.
Together with Mana Up, this collaboration celebrates music not just as entertainment—but as identity, connection, and cultural legacy.
📺 Don’t Miss Their Performances
Tune in to the Mana Up Showcase Broadcast on October 26, airing online and on KHNL, to experience exclusive performances from these four incredible artists, and vote for your favorites on ManaUpShowcase.com during the show.
Watch. Listen. Support. Hawaiʻi’s future sound starts here.
