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    Native Hawaiian Singer Kamalei Kawa'a Cried During His Powerful "The Voice" Audition, And Someone Please Hand Me A Tissue

    Tears fell from Kamalei's eyes as he spoke about what the song means to him.

    This week, Native Hawaiian singer Kamalei Kawa'a wowed the judges during his blind audition on The Voice.

    Kamalei playing guitar and singing on stage with spotlights in background
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    As a Samoan woman, I am so proud to see a talented Pacific Islander killing it on a national stage!

    He gave a powerful rendition of Bob Marley and the Wailers' "Redemption Song" that had Chance the Rapper turning around during the first line.

    Chance the Rapper in a cap and jacket on The Voice, pressing button with artist performing in background
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    Reba also turned, looking captivated as she watched the end of the performance.

    Reba in sparkling top sitting in a judge's chair on a talent show set
    NBC

    "Aloha mai kākou," Kamalei said before introducing himself as a 26-year-old from Paukukalo, Maui.