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Bula Music & Performing Arts
"My now husband, Bryan, and I knew we wanted a live singer and ukulele player to perform for our..."
"We would like to thank you Bula Akamu for your artistry, professionalism, and genuineness. Your..."
What is the story behind Bula Music & Performing Arts?
Based in Kailua Kona, Hawaii, and serving the Hawaiian Islands and mainland US, Bula Akamu and his company, Bula Music & Performing Arts, provide an array of live music, DJ, and Polynesian entertainment customized to your wedding day. Bula Music helps create the ideal island mood and atmosphere you envision for your special event with their excellent music, impressive entertainment, top-notch sound, specialized intelligent lighting, and a warm and inviting ambiance.
Services Offered: Solo, Duo, Trio, Full Band, Hula Dancers, Fire Knife Dancers, Fire Poi Balls + Fire Fan Dancers, Conch Shell Blowers, Lei Greeters, DJ, Sound, Intelligent Lighting.
Bula has performed for over a thousand couples and clients over the last 13 years. With a master's degree from Berklee College of Music, Bula is an expert ukulele, guitar, and slack key guitar player with stunning vocals and a charismatic presence. His own renditions of popular songs add a new dimension to the evening with his falsetto notes and deep tones that grab guests by the heartstrings and set the perfect mood. Bula loves engaging with your guests and will MC all the key elements of your day, allowing it to flow effortlessly for you. His extensive song list allows you to customize your music selections or request him to learn something new.
Bula has expanded his music knowledge into becoming a top-requested DJ in the islands. He encompasses a very modern style of song mixing, beat matching, quick transitions, and effects with the most innovative and impressive sound and lighting on the market.
The outstanding Bula Music & Performing Arts team is here to help create an enchanting evening for your guests. Check out their various packages for a full night of entertainment. All packages include an award-winning entertainment coordinator who will provide you with planning documents, help you with song selections, and assist you with itinerary planning to create a seamless flow from one part of your celebration to the next.
Book Bula Music & Performing Arts for a night of non-stop celebration and an unparalleled experience unique to you and your guests.
Bula Akamu offers live music in the following genres:
- Top 40
- Easy Listening
- Hawaiian
- Pop
- Reggae
- Country
- R&B/soul
- Dance
- Funk
- Jazz
- Oldies
- Rock
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12 years in business
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We speak English
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Bula Music receives glowing reviews for professional, responsive service and beautiful live Hawaiian music that created a magical ceremony and reception atmosphere. Reviewers praised seamless planning, flexible packages, strong MC/DJ skills, and memorable extras like hula and fire performances. Highly recommended for destination and beach weddings.
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A great company to work with. We highly recommend. Thank you Solace Weddings LLC
We work with dozens of musicians on the Big Island. Few of them match the pure talent and professionalism of Bula Akamu. We are honored to book him for our most valued clients. Bula brings a wonderful burst of aloha to events big and small. He is the perfect choice for your wedding ceremony, cocktail hour and reception.
Bula has performed acoustic guitar and sung at many weddings I that have photographed. He is a friendly and accommodating guy with an outstanding talent and wonderful "presence". He is very versatile - from authentic "Island" music to soulful mainstream music. He is VERY GOOD!!! I have also noticed that he always arrives early . . . and ready to perform. I cannot say enough about Bulai!!!!"
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