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          Makana (musician)

          American musician

          Makana

          Makana performing for supporters of U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders at a campaign rally in Phoenix

          GenresFolk-punk, rock
          OccupationMusician
          InstrumentGuitar
          Years active–present
          Website

          Musical artist

          Makana (from Hawaiian "the gift"), born Matthew Swalinkavich,[1] is a slack-key guitar player, singer, and composer.

          Life

          Born and raised in Hawaii, his guitar playing has been featured on three Grammy-nominated albums, including the soundtrack of the Academy-Award winning film "The Descendants", starring George Clooney.[2][3] In , he was second runner up in Guitar Player Magazine'sGuitar Superstar competition eliciting praise from judges Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, and Elliot Easton.[4] In , he was awarded a Na Hoku Ki Ho'alu (Slack Key) Legacy Award by the Hawaii Academy of Recording Arts.[5]

          On November 12, , Makana, who had performed previousl