Hawaiian musician

Nāpua Greig

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Hawaiian musician

Jaye Nāpua Greig-Nakasone (born March 4, 1974), known professionally as Nāpua Greig, is a Hawaiian musician, vocalist, songwriter, record producer, kumu hula (hula teacher), and educator from Maui, Hawaii. Known primarily for her contributions as kumu hula of Hālau Nā Lei Kaumaka O Uka, she arranges traditional Hawaiian music as well, performing and recording with instruments such as ukulele, ipu, and other traditional Hawaiian hula implements. She has released four solo albums, each earning a Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award.

In 2014, Greig voiced the character "Lele" in the Pixar animated short film Lava, alongside fellow musician, Kuana Torres Kahele, who voiced "Uku."

In 2015, Greig ran unsuccessfully for the upcountry Maui County Council seat representing Pukalani, Kula, and Ulupalakua.