Mamo is the name of the duo of accomplished Hawaiian musicians Nathan Aweau and Jeff Peterson, who celebrate their aloha for Hawaii and their heritage through music. Their repertoire spans a wide range reaching as far back as the Hawaiian Monarchy to new compositions and arrangements that are at the cutting edge of contemporary Hawaiian music. The duo features the acclaimed vocals of Nathan Aweau and the slack key guitar stylings of Jeff Peterson with acoustic and electric bass, ukulele, and percussion. Nathan Aweau and Jeff Peterson reflect on their Hawaiian heritage in their first collaborative recording. The album features 4 original compositions byJeff Peterson, and arrangements of classic Hawaiian standards shaped by the collective influences of the broad musical backgrounds of both artists. • Nathan and Jeff have been touring throughout Hawaii, the US mainland and internationally in Japan, Singapore, Jakarta, and China. • They are accomplished solo artists but feel a deep musical connection and synergy performing together. • Influences of jazz and contemporary music blend with the traditional sounds of slack key, Hawaiian falsetto, and traditional Hawaiian percussion instruments. • Hula standards including “Noho Paipai,” “Ulupalakua,” “Pua Lililehua,” “Papalina Lahilahi,” and “Makee Ailana” are given fresh new interpretations. • Nathan Aweau is a 14 time Na- Ho- ku- Hanohano Award winner and was recently awarded for Island Music Album of the Year and Song of the Year. • Jeff Peterson is a two-time Grammy Nominee and 5 time Hoku Award winner. • 5 of Jeff’s pieces were featured in the celebrated film The Descendants starring George Clooney. • Features hit song “Hawaii Nei”