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1997 Na Hoku Hanohano Awards
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The awards ceremony for the 20th annual Hoku Awards took place on two different nights. The award ceremony on May 20, 1997 included the technical, anthology, scholarship, and special awards, and it also included performances by winners from previous years. The award ceremony on May 21, 1997 included the awards for best performances, haku mele, favorite entertainer, and lifetime achievement. Both events were held at the Sheraton Waikiki Hotel. Here are all of the winners of the 1997 Na Hoku Hanohano Awards.

Best Album Hoku Awards

1997 Album of the Year (Tie)

ALBUM TITLE: In Dis Life
ARTIST: Israel Kamakawiwoole
LABEL: Mountain Apple Company
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Past "Best Album" Winners

1997 Album of the Year (Tie)

ALBUM TITLE: Hahani Mai
ARTIST: Kekuhi Kanahele
LABEL: Punahele Productions
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Past "Best Album" Winners

1997 Anthology Album of the Year

Anthology I: 1984-1996 by Ne Leo Pilimehana

ALBUM: Anthology I 1984-1996
ARTIST: Na Leo Pilimehana
LABEL: Na Leo Pilimehana
PRODUCERS: Na Leo Pilimehana and Kenneth Makuakane
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Past "Best Anthology Album" Winners

1997 Christmas Album of the Year
ALBUM TITLE: Ki Ho'alu Christmas
ARTIST: various artists
PRODUCER: Dancing Cat Records
LABEL: Dancing Cat Records
Past "Best Christmas Album" Winners

1997 Comedy Album of the Year
ALBUM TITLE: Mary Tunta
COMEDIAN: Frank DeLima
LABEL: Pocholinga Productions
Past "Best Comedy Album" Winners

1997 Contemporary Album of the Year
ALBUM TITLE: Acoustic Soul
ARTIST: John Cruz
LABEL: Lilikoi Records
Past "Best Contemporary Album" Winners

1997 Hawaiian Album of the Year
ALBUM TITLE: Kuikawa
ARTISTS: Makaha Sons
PRODUCER: Hahani Mai
LABEL: Poki Records
Past "Best Hawaiian Album" Winners

1997 Instrumental of the Year

ALBUM TITLE: Aloha No Na Kupuna
IN ENGLISH: Love for the Elders
ARTIST: George Kuo
PRODUCER: Mana'olana
LABEL: Windham Hill / Dancing Cat Records
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Past "Best Instrumental Album" Winners

1997 Island Contemporary Album of the Year

ALBUM TITLE: In Dis Life
ARTIST: Israel Kamakawiwoole
LABEL: Mountain Apple Company
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Past "Island Contemporary" Winners

1997 Religious Album of the Year
ALBUM TITLE: Praising Him Island Style
ARTIST: various artists
LABEL: Quiet Storm Records
Past "Best Religious Album" Winners

Best Song Hoku Awards

1997 Song of the Year
SONG TITLE: Molokai Slide
ARTIST: Ehukai
ALBUM TITLE: "Ehukai"
LABEL: Starline Records
Past "Song of the Year" Winners

1997 Haku Mele Award
SONG TITLE: Lihau
COMPOSERS: Kihei deSilva and Moe Keale
ALBUM TITLE: "Imagine"
ARTIST: Moe Keale
LABEL: Paani Records
Past "Haku Mele" Winners

1997 Single of the Year
SONG TITLE: Molokai Slide
ARTIST: Ehukai
ALBUM TITLE: "Moloka'i Slide"
Past "Best Single" Winners

Best Artist Hoku Awards

1997 Most Promising Artist
ARTIST: John Cruz
ALBUM TITLE: Acoustic Soul
LABEL: Lilikoi Records
Past "Most Promising Artist" Winners

1997 Group of the Year (Tie)
GROUP: Hoopii Brothers
ALBUM TITLE: Hoomau - To Perpetuate
LABEL: Mountain Apple Company
Past "Best Group" Winners

1997 Group of the Year (Tie)
GROUP: Ehukai
ALBUM TITLE: Ehukai
LABEL: Starlfine Records
Past "Best Group" Winners

1997 Female Vocalist of the Year
ARTIST: Darlene Ahuna
ALBUM TITLE: "Kuu Lei Poina Ole"
LABEL: Hula Records
Past "Best Female Vocalist" Winners

1997 Male Vocalist of the Year

ARTIST: Israel Kamakawiwoole
ALBUM TITLE: In Dis Life
LABEL: Mountain Apple Company
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Past "Best Male Vocalist" Winners

1997 Favorite Entertainer of the Year (Public Vote)
Israel Kamakawiwoole
Past "Favorite Entertainer" Winners

Technical Hoku Awards

1997 Best Engineered Album Award
ENGINEERS: D.J. Pratt and Dave Tucciarone
ALBUM: "Kukawa"
ARTISTS: Makaha Sons
PRODUCER: Kuikawa
Past "Best Engineered Album" Winners

1997 Best Liner Notes Award
WRITER: Harry B. Soria, Jr.
ALBUM TITLE: "Music Of George Helm: A True Hawaiian"
PRODUCER: Ho'omau
Past "Best Liner Notes" Winners

1997 Best Graphics Award

GRAPHIC ARTISTS: Israel Kamakawiwoole and Jon de Mello
ALBUM TITLE: In Dis Life
MUSIC ARTIST: Israel Kamakawiwoole
LABEL: Mountain Apple Company
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Past "Best Album" Winners

Special Hoku Awards

1997 Lifetime Achievement Awards

Alfred Apaka

Gabby Pahinui
Past "Lifetime Achievement" Winners

1997 ASCAP Award
Auntie Irmgard Aluli
Past "ASCAP Award" Winners

1997 Ki Ho'alu Award
Cyril Pahinui
Past "Ki Ho Alu Award" Winners

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See also:

Nominees for 1997 Na Hoku Hanohano Awards

Na Hoku Hanohano Awards - by Year

Na Hoku Hanohano Awards - by Category

Na Hoku Hanohano Awards - by Artist

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