Singer Kaylee Shimizu Honors Her Filipino Heritage Through Music

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Oahu’s own Kaylee Shimizu, a talented R&B and soul singer, is expressing her Filipino heritage through her artistry. The 20-year-old gained widespread attention as a contestant on NBC’s ‘The Voice,’ where she reached the Top 20. After her appearance on the show, she shared the stage with John Legend during his concert in Hawaii.

Shimizu appeared on Hawaii News Now Sunrise to discuss her upcoming performance at Capitol Modern, which is part of the Filipino American History Month celebration. Her performance is scheduled from 7 to 7:45 p.m. She emphasized the significance of her culture, stating, “That’s where I come from. My mom’s side, especially, we are so deeply rooted in our culture and with music.” Shimizu is also pursuing a music degree at New Hope Christian College in Oregon while teaching vocal lessons and performing.