Paula Fuga

A Poet at Heart

A poet at heart and an accomplished ukulele player under Master Instructor, Roy Sakuma, Paula Fuga has combined her passions into award-winning songwriting. Her debut album, “Lilikoi” lauded the prestigious Na Hoku Hanohano Award for Most Promising Artist. Since the release of her EP “Misery’s End,” which featured guest appearances by Ziggy Marley and Jack Johnson, Fuga has headlined the global music circuit and performed on the stages of Madison Square Garden, The Sydney Opera House Forecourt, and is a three-time return guest artist to The White House. 

Today, with a global fanbase and thriving music career, Fuga’s music is dedicated to inspiring positive social change rooted in perseverance and hope. She is fiercely committed to permeating the world with the evocative voice of the Hawaiian people. On June 18, 2025, Fuga will release her second full-length album “Rain on Sunday” through Brushfire Records. The lead single “If Ever” is available now. Explore more artists.

My dream ukulele has always been a 6-string tenor Kamaka. The fullness of the sound resonates with my heart, and I get this beautiful feeling of gratitude that fills my soul. The beautiful fiery grain of super curly koa is mesmerizing and I could get lost in the waves of gold if I stared too long. I love that the Kamaka ohana have been making these beautiful ukuleles for over a century, passing down the love, the knowledge and skill from generation to generation.

— Paula Fuga