Bula Akamu is a premier musician, singer-songwriter, and recording artist based on the Big Island of Hawaii, serving the Hawaiian Islands and the mainland U.S. Renowned for his soulful falsetto, charisma, and MC skills, Bula has earned hundreds of five-star reviews for his ability to create lasting memories at weddings and special events.

 

Growing up in the plantation town of Pahala, Bula found his greatest treasure in the ‘ukulele. The community’s deep sense of aloha for the ‘aina (land) and kai (ocean) shaped his character and fueled his journey from a modest upbringing to a career of inspiration. Guided by family mentors and a lineage of entertainers, he developed the self-confidence to master his craft and find his inner voice.

 

Bula’s formal training includes a Master’s in Guitar from the Berklee College of Music in Boston. Upon returning to Hawaii, he deepened his expertise in Polynesian culture and contemporary music, eventually founding Bula Music and Performing Arts. His company is dedicated to providing high-energy live music and authentic Polynesian entertainment tailored to each couple's unique vision.

 

Beyond the stage, Bula is a committed Kumu (teacher). After six years as an elementary music and Hawaiian studies educator, he founded the Akamu Music Academy. The academy focuses on self-development and the perpetuation of island culture through pono (righteousness), providing free lessons and scholarships to the next generation of musicians.