Great seeing my friend Stef Mariani, who just won a Hoku in alternative category for her CD Stay Gold! Stef Mariani creates sensitive folk melodies and driven lyrics that come together to form a passionate sound straight from the heart. Born to Northern California based folk singer songwriter Carolyn Haley-Murray, her biggest musical influence comes from her family. From folk to folk pop and americana to acoustic rock, Stef also finds her inspiration in artists like Kate Wolf, Crosby Stills & Nash and Joni Mitchell. Stef’s goal is to uplift the spirits of people so they can feel hope in a tough world. Stef Mariani is a soulful singer songwriter sharing her powerful vulnerability. Stef is3x Big Island Hawaii Music Award Winning Recording Artist and was a 2x Na Hoku Hanohano Award Finalist. For more info go to https://staygoldhawaii.com
