Mahealani Uchiyama is a Hawaiian singer-songwriter and kumu hula (hula master) who has been sharing her love of Hawaiian culture through music and dance for over 20 years. Born and raised on the island of Oʻahu, Mahealani began her musical journey at a young age, learning traditional Hawaiian chants and songs from her grandmother. She later studied hula under the renowned kumu hula John Kaʻimikaua, and has since become a respected teacher and performer of this ancient art form. Mahealani's music is a blend of traditional Hawaiian melodies and contemporary influences, and her lyrics often explore themes of love, loss, and the beauty of the natural world.