Shilo Pa has a lot to say and his music speaks straight from the heart. An incredible singer, songwriter and guitarist, Shilo’s music conveys a deep sense of purpose and honesty. Some get “chicken skin” when they hear him play. Others say “Bra, he’s the real deal!” Call it what you want, it is his essence, his spark and vision that ignite Shilo’s debut album “LEAVE SOME LAND”.
Shilo Pa was born and raised in Anahola on the island of Kauai, the youngest of 7 siblings. A musical standout from an early age, Shilo was always listening to the world and learning to share his voice through his music. ”I owe so much to my dad for bringing music into my life” says Shilo. ”Without listening to all the great music he sang and played when I was a young boy, I wouldn’t know what ‘real music’ is!”
In 1991, Shilo formed the high energy four piece band he named “Kalalea” after the prominent mountain that rises above Anahola. The perfect vehicle to showcase Shilo’s incredible songwriting and vocal talents, Kalalea is known for their exceptional live performances to a devoted following of fans throughout the islands; fans who know and love great music.
In 1998 Poi Boy Records approached Shilo with the idea of producing a unique and powerful CD. The objective was simple: to capture that indefinable essence – that magic energy – that Shilo is known for and record it to the highest standards. To back him up on this project we augmented his longtime Kauai band with some great musicians, including Conrad Kelly from Steel Pulse ( who volunteered his talents on percussion and in the mixing room after hearing Shilo sing ), Michael Ruff ( Lionel Ritchie, Stevie Nicks ), Brian Zupnick ( Boz Scaggs ), Todd Smith ( Michael McDonald, Jeff Bridges ) and more!
The production had to be uncompromising in its dedication to the essence of Shilo Pa. It had to be honest to Shilo’s music and vision. We feel we have achieved this goal and much, much more, and are honored to say…….