Kapono Lopes is a versatile Hawaiian musician and entertainment professional from the island of Kauaʻi, whose soulful performances celebrate tradition while creating powerful, immersive experiences. His work spans the Hawaiian Islands, the Mainland U.S., and countries including Canada, Argentina, Korea, and China—reflecting a deep commitment to sharing Hawaiian music and culture around the world.

A skilled multi-instrumentalist, Kapono plays slack key, acoustic and electric guitar, ʻukulele, upright bass, bass guitar, and steel guitar. Deeply rooted in culture, he has had the honor of performing with many esteemed hālau hula, including Hālau Hula o Kamuela, Hālau Hiʻiakaināmakalehua, Hālau Mōhala ʻIlima, Ka Lā ʻŌnohi Mai O Haʻehaʻe, Hālau Manaola, Ke Kai o Kahiki, Hālau Ka Lehua Tuahine, Hālau Keolakapuokalani, Hālau Hula O Hokulani, Hālau Kiawekūpono O Ka Ua, Hālau Ka Pā Hula O Hinano, Hālau E Hulali Mai I Ka Lā, and many more.

Kapono has also had the privilege of working with a wide range of beloved Hawaiian artists, including Raiatea Helm, The Lim Family, Keauhou, George Kuo, Nina Kealiʻiwahamana, Robert Cazimero, Keao Costa (Nā Palapalai), Nā Hoa, Iwalani Hoʻomanawanui Apo, Ledward Kaʻapana, Ainsley Halemanu, Jake Shimabukuro, Jeff Peterson, Ian Oʻsullivan, Duane Padilla, Henry Kapono, Jerry Santos, Kamuela Kimokeo, Ocean Kaowili (Sons of Hawaii), Alan Akaka, Jeff Au Hoy, Casey Olsen, Pomaikaʻi Keawe Fatongia, Kama Hopkins (Holunape), Bryan Tolentino, Herb Ohta, Bobby Ingano, Cody Pueo Pata, Elaine Ako Spencer, Bla Keohokalole, Puamana, Shawn Pimental, Uluwehi Guerrero, Michael Grande, Bernard Kalua (The Blahlas of Keaukaha), Kihei Nahale-a (Project Kuleana), The Asing ʻOhana, Ei Nei, Keʻolu, ʻUheʻuhene, Kupu Dalire-Naʻauao, Walea, Nāpua Greig, Kimie Miner, Michael Kalamaku Koanui, Kapono Nāʻiliʻili, Jeff Teves, Chad Takasugi, Kamakakēhau Fernandez, Kawaihaʻo Church Choir, Tiva Tatofi (Kapena), Kamalei and Kamaʻehu Kawaʻa, Kamahaʻo Haumea-Thronas, Liam Moleta, and many others.

Beyond the stage, Kapono curates and manages entertainment for luxury hotels, restaurants, lounges, and private events—connecting clients with exceptional talent and smooth, thoughtful production.