Patrick Landeza

Patrick Landeza is a renowned contemporary Hawaiian slack key guitarist. Born on June 23, 1972, in Berkeley, California, he is notable for being the first mainland-born Hawaiian to win a Nā Hōkū Hanohano music award. Landeza has not only excelled as a musician but also as a producer of Hawaiian concerts and a teacher of slack key guitar, sharing his passion with audiences for over twenty years. His music often reflects a deep connection to Hawaiian culture, and he has released several albums that showcase his mastery of the slack key style. Some of his notable releases include "Slack Key Huaka`i," "Kama`alua," and "Ku`u Honua Mele," which highlight his skill and dedication to preserving and advancing Hawaiian music traditions.