Kapali Long
Kapali Long is an American country music singer who is based in Nashville, Tennessee.
He grew up in Oahu, Hawaii and his music is strongly influenced by local traditions. During his childhood, he learned piano and ukulele, then practiced guitar and steel lap guitar. His family had a history of performing, including his grandparents, and his family's experience in performing heavily influenced his own performance ability.
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