Makua
Big-wave surf legend Makua Rothman singing island soul — the festival's surf-culture heart embodied, salt water in every note.
Makua Rothman is a Hawaiian surfer and musician from Oahu. He built his reputation in big-wave surfing before turning to music, and his songs draw on island reggae, soul and acoustic pop traditions familiar from Hawaii's local scene. His singing is soft-edged and melodic, backed by loping reggae rhythms and slack guitar textures, with lyrics that tend toward the ocean, family and home.
Makua at a glance
Where is Makua from?
Makua is from Oahu, HI.
What kind of music does Makua play?
Makua is tagged Hawaiian and reggae-soul.
What festivals has Makua played before?
Makua has played Sea.Hear.Now 2026.
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