Rylee Anuheakeʻalaokalokelani Jenkins (born December 10, 1985), known professionally as Anuhea, is a Hawaiian musician, singer, and songwriter.

Early life and education

Anuhea grew up in

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on the island of

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. She is of Hawaiian, Chinese, German, Welsh, and Native American descent. Anuhea graduated from

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in 2003. Upon graduation she attended

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but left in 2005. She competed in the 2006 Miss Maui Pageant where she won Miss Congeniality and 2nd Runner Up.

Career

Anuhea's self-titled debut album '' Anuhea'' was released on April 21, 2009. Her second album '' For Love'' was released on February 14, 2012. She recorded a live album titled ''Butterflies: Anuhea Live'' that was released on September 17, 2013, through

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, a record label started by

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. Anuhea released a Christmas EP ''All Is Bright'' on November 13, 2015, and another EP titled ''Shoulders'' on February 5, 2016. Her latest album ''Follow Me'' was released on October 6, 2017. The single "Right Love, Wrong Time" was picked as iTunes (USA) single of the week. In May 2010, Anuhea recorded and released on iTunes a remake of Estelle's "Come Over Love" which hit number one on many Hawaii and Pacific Island radio stations. On May 30, 2010, Anuhea won her first 2

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awards for Most Promising Artist and Contemporary Album of the Year. She has performed and toured with artists such as SOJA,

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, Jack Johnson,

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and Jake Shimabukuro.

Personal life

Anuhea's aunt Nalani Jenkins Choy is a member of Na Leo Pilimehana, the most successful Hawaiian female music group to date. She is close friends with fellow Hawaiian singer and former

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classmate Kimie Miner. In November 2013, Anuhea gave birth to her son Ikena Jack.

Discography

Albums

* '' Anuhea'' (2009) * '' For Love'' (2012) * ''Butterflies: Anuhea Live'' (2013) * ''Follow Me'' (2017) * ''Follow Me: Deluxe Hawaii Edition'' (2018) * ''A10: Best of Anuhea'' (2019) * ''Lotus'' (2024)

Extended Plays

* ''All Is Bright'' (2015) * ''Shoulders'' (2016)

References

External links

Official Website
{{DEFAULTSORT:Jenkins, Anuhea Native Hawaiian people American people of Welsh descent American people of German descent 1985 births Living people Kamehameha Schools alumni Na Hoku Hanohano Award winners Hawaii people of Chinese descent Native Hawaiian musicians 21st-century American singer-songwriters Singer-songwriters from Hawaii