Alan Akaka is from a family whose roots are deep in Hawaiian music. His father Senator Daniel K. Akaka, former director of the famous Kawaiaha‘o Church Choir, played an important role in Alan’s music beginnings and encouraged him through his development. His family gatherings, which included lots of music making, and music education at Kamehameha Schools and the University of Hawai‘i further expanded his base in music. Kumu Akaka has a BEdMus and MEdAdmin. He also performs regularly in Waikiki at the Halekulani as well as with Hawai'i's treasure Auntie Genoa Keawe.

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Kumu Akaka speaking to students at the Waipi'o Valley Lookout, Hawai'i Island	Na 'Opio Singers visit the Hawai'i Island campus, April 2001
Alan Akaka in an interview with KHON's Manolo Morales	Alan Akaka having fun jammin' on his steel guitar