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Beloved Hawaiian singer Teresa Bright dies aged 64
Hawaii is mourning the loss of one of its most beloved musical talents, Teresa Bright, who passed away on Sunday at the age of 64.
The award-winning vocalist, known for her renditions of Hawaiian classics like 'Hula Heaven', died just weeks before her 65th birthday.
Bright, a native of Oahu's Windward side, made a bold mark on the Hawaiian music scene during her illustrious career.
Her melodious voice and captivating performances earned her numerous awards, including the prestigious Female Vocalist of the Year award at the Na Hoku Hanohano Awards in 1991.
She was also honored in 2020 with the Hawaii Academy of Recording Arts Lifetime Achievement Award.
Hawaii is mourning the loss of one of its most beloved musical talents, Teresa Bright (pictured), who passed away on Sunday at the age of 64
The award-winning vocalist, known for her renditions of Hawaiian classics like 'Hula Heaven', died just weeks before her 65th birthday
Upon starting her career, she won the Na Hoku Hanohano award with Steve Mai’i in 1988.
Bright was raise on the Windward side of Oahu and attended the University of Hawaii.
The singer's cousin, Kumu Kawaikapuokalani Hewett, shared touching memories of their relationship, highlighting Bright's deep connection to her roots.
'One thing about Teresa, she and I shared love for mo'oku'auhau or genealogy and we were always talking genealogy, family relationships always looking through old pictures together,' Hewett told Island News.
Hewett emphasized the importance of family in Bright's life.
Bright, a native of Oahu's Windward side, made a bold mark on the Hawaiian music scene during her illustrious career
Her melodious voice and captivating performances earned her numerous awards, including the prestigious Female Vocalist of the Year award at the Na Hoku Hanohano Awards in 1991
'Always sharing old pictures. And I think in that reflection it was always important... ohana. Family was very, very important.'
Bright's passing comes as she was due to celebrate her 65th birthday on September 22.
Details surrounding Bright's death are still unclear and information about services are still pending.