Kimo Kahoano is an entertainer from the island of O’ahu. He started his career as a fire knife dancer/singer in the popular Al Harrington Show and has been a staple in Hawai’i entertainment for half a century. His legacy has continued as an emcee, radio personality, and co-host of the televised Hawai’i Stars competition. As an actor, Kimo has appeared in many television shows including Hawai’i 5-0, Magnum P.I. Barnaby Jones, The Jeffersons, Blue Crush, and Doogie Kamealoha. His impressive career spans over 47 years and is known as “The Voice” of the Merry Monarch Hula Festival for more than four decades. Kimo is also the man behind the hit song It's Aloha Friday.

In this episode we talk about his love for art, getting into entertainment, how he ended up hosting the Merrie Monarch and Hawai’i Stars, the story behind hit song Aloha Friday, his new podcast and so much more. Enjoy!

Find Kimo here: https://www.instagram.com/kimokahoanoofficial/

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