$274.8M
Music Industry Contribution to State GDP
Economists Inc.4,017
Jobs Supported
Economists Inc.564
Music Establishments
A2IM/Economists Inc./NIVA806
Royalty Recipients
SAG-AFTRA/SoundExchange4,411
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
- Bruno Mars
- Don Ho
- Israel Kamakawiwo'ole
- Jack Johnson
- Pepper