$377.5M
Music Industry Contribution to State GDP
Secretariat4,207
Jobs Supported
Secretariat643
Music Establishments
A2IM/Secretariat/NIVA925
Royalty Recipients
SAG-AFTRA/SoundExchange5,041
Songwriters
ASCAP/BMI/GMR/SESACTraditional Hawaiian rhythms and instruments continue to influence the dynamic and distinct music coming out of Hawaii
that is widely celebrated for its breeziness and easy listening. The state's signature melding of cultures and styles has produced new genres of music altogether, like "Jawaiian," a Hawaiian style of reggae, and fresh, transcendant covers of classic songs.

Some
Notable
Musicians
- Bette Midler
- Bruno Mars
- Don Ho
- Israel Kamakawiwo'ole
- Jack Johnson
- Pepper