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25-571: Their work garnered them three Nā Hōkū Hanohano awards (Nā Hōkū Hanohano means "The Distinguished/Glorious Stars", Hawaii's version of the Grammy Awards) from the Hawaiʻi Academy of Recording Arts . The Kaʻau Crater Boys were formed in the early 1990s by Ernie Cruz Jr. (the son of Ernie Cruz Sr. and brother of Guy and John Cruz who are also local entertainers) and Troy Fernandez. At the behest of Ernie's brother John, Troy asked Ernie if he could be

50-517: A Hollywood Boulevard bronze star. The founding committee members included Jesse Kaye, MGM Records; Lloyd Dunn and Richard Jones, Capitol Records; Sonny Burke and Milt Gabler , Decca Records; Dennis Farnon , RCA Records; and Axel Stordahl , Paul Weston , and Doris Day from Columbia Records. This was the start of the academy and also of the Grammy Awards . The Recording Academy was formally established in 1957. The 1st Annual Grammy Awards

75-468: A career in the music industry. It offers forms of networking, interactive educational experiences and programs, advice from music professionals, and internship opportunities. The Recording Academy supports the MusiCares Foundation, a philanthropic organization which provides money and services to musicians in an emergency or crisis. The academy has twelve chapters in various locations throughout

100-533: A collective of artists from the Palolo Housing area of Oahu , Cruz and Fernandez earned a steady gig at the Elks Lodge which also opened the door for Troy and Ernie to tour Japan for 6 months. A last minute appearance a few years later at Moose McGillycuddy’s Pub became a regular gig - this time as “E.T.,” “Ernie/Troy” (a play on names after the popular film, ET – The Extra-Terrestrial ). The name Ka'au Crater Boys

125-407: A non-profit organization whose stated mission is preserving and educating about music history and significance. The Recording Academy also founded MusiCares , a charity with the stated goal of impacting the health and welfare of the music community. The Recording Academy's advocacy team lobbies for music creators' rights at the local, state, and federal levels. The origin of the academy dates back to

150-511: A part of his gig at Moose McGillycuddy's Mud Hole. Ernie was reluctant at first, but because they knew each other's family, Ernie helped Troy out. This is how the Ka'au Crater Boys were started. Their first album, Tropical Hawaiian Day , was released in 1991 and marked the official beginning of Troy and Ernie’s 7-year partnership as one of the most successful groups in contemporary island music. Cruz played bass, acoustic guitar and handled main vocals for

175-768: The Global Music Diplomacy Initiative in partnership with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken at the State Department . The Grammy Awards are awards presented by the Recording Academy to recognize achievements in the music industry . According to the Recording Academy, the Producers and Engineers Wing (P&E Wing) is a part of the academy made up of producers, engineers, mixers, and other technically involved professionals. The producers and engineers wing addresses various aspects of issues facing

200-513: The National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences ; abbreviated NARAS ) is an American learned academy of musicians, producers, recording engineers, and other musical professionals. It is widely known for its Grammy Awards , which recognize achievements in the music industry of songs and music which are popular worldwide. The Recording Academy is a founding partner of the Grammy Museum ,

225-456: The Board of Governors of HARA, chair committees; vote for all Nā Hōkū Hanohano ballot categories, including the technical categories and are entitled to receive the newsletter. Associate Membership is open to all members of related industries, including but not limited to: radio, television, retail record outlets, record distributors, record companies, arts and entertainment writers, other members of

250-1039: The Hawai‘i Convention Center. Both the Academy and the Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards trace their origins to 1978 and KCCN-AM Radio (now KCCN-FM ), then the world’s only all-Hawaiian music radio station. The Academy offers three different types of memberships. Regular Membership is open to all professionals in the Hawai‘i recording industry. Included are resident recording artists, singers, musicians, studio technicians, engineers, producers, songwriters, graphic artists, liner note annotators, and editors (or text editors) with at least one verifiable recording credit. All recordings must have been commercially released in Hawai‘i. Commercially released recordings are defined as being released through distribution companies/outlets and retail Internet distribution outlets located within

275-462: The Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards live broadcast. Nominations and elections for the Board of Governors are held in the fall of each year, with terms beginning at the Academy’s general membership meeting, usually held during the second week of November each year. Governors are elected or appointed to three year terms. National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences The Recording Academy (formally

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300-568: The State of Hawai’i. Resident recording artists, producers and other professionals with digital download–only releases which are for sale exclusively through established online retailers such as iTunes, Rhapsody, Amazon.com, eMusic and CD Baby are also eligible or regular membership. Artists and other professionals whose recordings are distributed solely via personal sales at performances and/or non-retail Internet Web sites are not eligible for regular membership. Regular members may nominate, vote for and sit on

325-626: The United States. The twelve chapters are in Atlanta , Chicago , Florida , Los Angeles , Memphis , Nashville , New York City , the Pacific Northwest , Philadelphia , San Francisco , Texas , and Washington D.C. Tammy Susan Hurt is the first LGBT Chapter President to have served on the board of the Atlanta Chapter since 2005. The Washington branch organized the 2018 event Grammys on

350-438: The beginning of the 1950s Hollywood Walk of Fame project. The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce asked the help of major recording industry executives in compiling a list of people in the music business who should be honored by Walk of Fame stars. The music committee, made up of these executives, compiled a list, but as they worked, they realized there were many more talented industry people who would not qualify to be recognized with

375-464: The ceremony was not aired live until the 13th Annual Grammy Awards in 1971. In 1997, the Recording Academy under Michael Greene launched The Latin Recording Academy , which produces the Latin Grammy Awards . Neil Portnow later served as president and CEO of the academy from 2002 to 2019. Deborah Dugan was his replacement, taking over on August 1, 2019. and is the first woman to lead

400-474: The efforts of HARA. HARA also directs programs to promote quality and growth in the recording and music industries in Hawai‘i. In conjunction with Tropical Music, Inc., Hawai‘i state universities and colleges, the Hawai‘i Academy of Recording Arts awards two scholarships annually to students with a demonstrable interest in the study of Hawaiian music. The Academy has conducted seminars and panel sessions on

425-462: The majority of songs they recorded. Fernandez also played bass, contributed to vocals (mainly as a backing vocalist), but was mostly renowned for his musicianship with the ukulele. The creation of the Kaʻau Crater Boys also coincided with the resurgence in local Hawaiian customs and tradition, as well as promoting the renaissance of Hawaiian culture, especially among the local youth. As part of

450-497: The media and professional musicians without a recording credit. Associate members may vote for all ballot categories except technical categories; sit on HARA committees; and are entitled to receive the newsletter. Friend of the Academy Membership is open to anyone who wishes to support HARA and its initiatives. Friends of the Academy are entitled to receive the newsletter. Designed for the non-professional who wishes to support

475-620: The music and recording business with The Recording Academy and the Hawai‘i Island Economic Development Board. In conjunction with the State Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT) and Hawai‘i book, fashion and food groups, it participates in events and projects promoting Hawai‘i product. A separate ceremony for the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Awards honors Hawai‘i recording industry pioneers and veterans, who are also acknowledged during

500-551: The organization from 2020 to 2021. He was named CEO in June 2021. Since Mason's tenure, the Recording Academy has established the following initiatives: In June 2021, the Recording Academy named Valeisha Butterfield Jones and Panos A. Panay as Co-Presidents, the first time the Academy has had multiple leaders in its history. In 2022, the academy endorsed the bipartisan Promoting Peace, Education, and Cultural Exchange (PEACE) Through Music Diplomacy Act. In September 2023, it co-launched

525-402: The organization. Dugan was removed from her position on January 16, 2020 after organizational claims of misconduct against her assistant, though she claimed she was ousted while experiencing conflicts in trying to reform the organization and other matters were revealed to her, including a sexual assault claim from an artist against Portnow. Harvey Mason Jr. held interim president/CEO duties for

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550-457: The recording profession. The P&E Wing also advocates for the use of professional usage of recording technology as well as the preservation of recordings. The members of this division make up a large portion of those who vote on the Grammy Awards each year. According to the Recording Academy, The Grammy University Network (Grammy U) is an organization for college students who are pursuing

575-768: Was actually a name that Ernie's brother John came up with years ago, Ernie asked John if he could use the name. Although John was hesitant at first, he allowed them to use the name. Ernie Cruz (father of Ernie Jr. and Guy) died in May 2016. Guy Cruz died in September 2016. The name Kaʻau Crater Boys refers to Kaʻau Crater, an extinct volcano above the Palolo Valley of Oahu , near to the Palolo housing community in which Cruz and Fernandez were raised. Hawai%CA%BBi Academy of Recording Arts The Hawai'i Academy of Recording Arts (HARA)

600-484: Was established in 1978 to stimulate interest in the local recording industry and the music of Hawaii . HARA became a nonprofit organization in 1981. A voluntary, 13 member-elected Board governs the Academy. Each year the academy selects nominees through member ballot, and presents the Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards ("Stars of Distinction") typically in May (however, due to COVID-19 it will be held September 10, 2020 at

625-523: Was held simultaneously in two locations on May 4, 1959 – Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills California, and Park Sheraton Hotel in New York City, and 28 Grammys were awarded. The number of awards given grew and fluctuated over the years with categories added and removed, at one time reaching over 100. The second Grammy Awards , also held in 1959, was the first ceremony to be televised, but

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