Performance Info

Karlie G

Wednesday, January 15, 2020 — 9:00 pm to 9:40 pm PST

Sheraton Park, Level 1, Lobby, NAMM Sheraton Park Stage

Artist Info

Vocalist, Ukulele, Keys, Looping Artist
Karlie G
Genre:
Pop
Endorsed By:
Kanile'a 'Ukulele
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Karlie G

Karlie G is a 17-year-old award winning singer-songwriter from Hawaii. The ‘ukulele is her instrument of choice and is synonymous with Hawaii and its rich music culture. Karlie continues to immerse herself in the tradition and at the same time she’s also growing and evolving as a musician incorporating the ‘ukulele into her style of mainstream Pop and R&B.

In 2016 Karlie released her debut EP album titled “Till The End” which consists of all original compositions that features the unique sound of the ‘ukulele, creating her own style of “Pop‐R&B‐Island.” Honolulu Star‐Advertiser columnist John Berger noted ‐ “Karlie’s voice is captivating. Her lyrics describe emotional situations teens and adults of all ages can relate to. Her arrangements give the songs a mainstream pop sound worthy of national radio play.”

In 2018 Karlie produced and engineered her first full‐length album titled “Have Fun.” The album received a 2019 Na Hoku Hanohano award (Hawaii’s Grammy Awards) for “R&B album of the year.”

Karlie has fast become known as a creative ‘looping’ artist, where she uses effect pedals during live performances effectively creating a one‐girl band. She covers a wide variety of artists and genres and has fast grown a dedicated following on YouTube.

Karlie is the youngest endorsed Kanile’a ‘Ukulele artist.