In 2004, I discovered the most beautiful singing voice I ever heard — it was Kauʻi. Instead of becoming the next Whitney Houston, Kauʻi dedicated her life to teaching and even created a nonprofit that connects students to Hawaiian values and life skills through music.

We talk about working with students on the west side of Oahu and the missing bridge between many Hawaiʻi students and education.

Learn more about Kauʻi’s nonprofit at www.hoolamusic.org