Rylee Anuheakeʻalaokalokelani Jenkins (born December 10, 1985), better known as Anuhea, is an American musician, singer and songwriter.

Early life

Anuhea grew up in

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on the island of Maui. She is of Hawaiian, Chinese,

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, and Native American descent. Anuhea graduated from

Kamehameha Schools Kamehameha Schools, formerly called Kamehameha Schools Bishop Estate (KSBE), is a private school system in Hawaii established by the Bernice Pauahi Bishop Estate, under the terms of the will of Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop, who was a formal mem ...

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 ''

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'' 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

Jimmy Buffett James William Buffett (born December 25, 1946) is an American singer-songwriter, musician, author, and businessman. He is best known for his music, which often portrays an "island escapism" lifestyle. Together with his Coral Reefer Band, Buffe ...

. 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, Kimie,

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, Cas Haley, Jack Johnson,

Ziggy Marley David Nesta "Ziggy" Marley (born 17 October 1968) is a Jamaican singer, songwriter, musician, actor and philanthropist. He is the son of reggae icon Bob Marley and Rita Marley. He led the family band Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers until ...

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and

Jake Shimabukuro Jake Shimabukuro (born November 3, 1976) is a Hawaiian ukulele virtuoso and composer known for his fast and complex finger work. His music combines elements of jazz, blues, funk, rock, bluegrass, classical, folk, and flamenco. Shimabukuro has writt ...

Personal life

Anuhea's aunt Nalani Jenkins Choy is a member of Na Leo Pilimehana, the most successful Hawaiian female music group to date. Her best friend is fellow Hawaiian singer and former Kamehameha classmate Kimie Miner. In November 2013, Anuhea gave birth to her son Ikena Jack.

Discography

Albums *

(2009) * For Love (2012) * Butterflies: Anuhea Live (2013) * Follow Me (2017) * Follow Me: Deluxe Hawaii Edition (2018) * A10: Best of Anuhea (2019) Extended Plays * All Is Bright (2015) * Shoulders (2016)

References

External links

Official Website
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