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Justin Kawika Young is a distinguished Hawaiian musician whose career spans decades, blending traditional Hawaiian sounds with contemporary singer-songwriter sensibilities. Born August 7, 1978 in Hawaii as Justin Kawika Young, he has been active in the scene since 1995, captivating audiences with heartfelt storytelling and accomplished guitar work. A former lead guitarist and backing singer for Colbie Caillat in Gone West, he helped shape the group’s sound on the album Canyons (2020, Triple Tigers). As a founding member of Seven Suns, he released the debut album Many Feathers in November 2024 on Ineffable Records, earning Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award nominations. Alongside a rich solo catalog that includes No Better Time Than Now (1995) and Back to the Blue (2022), Justin continues to tour and release new music, bringing his Hawai'i-inspired artistry to audiences across the Pacific and beyond.