Introducing Moloka‘i’s Augie B. “Lopaka” Colón Jr., one of the top Latin-Afro-Cuban- Hawaiian percussionists (and bird/animal caller in the World). A multi Na Hōkū Hanohano Award winner, Lopaka is an energy explosion on and off the stage, adding a unique ingredient to every band, show, or musical project he has ever been a part of.

His vibrant percussive sounds and exotic animal calls will now come center stage for his latest project “Lopaka Colón’s Sophisticated Savages.”Expect a musical journey through Polynesia led by Master of Ceremonies Lopaka Colón as he guides you through generations of his music and his influences. Featuring the music of Pure Heart, Colón, the Ka‘au Crater Boys, Willie K’s Barefoot Natives, while weaving together Hawaiian classics, Latin percussion jams and the Polynesian sounds of exotica music (Martin Denny, and Arthur Lyman), that Lopaka’s Father helped make famous.

Lopaka has been (and is) an integral component to so many bands and musicians in Hawai‘i such as; Pure Heart (with Jake Shimabukuro and Jon Yamasato), Colón (with Jake Shimabukuro and Guy Cruz), the Henry Kapono Band, Don Tiki, Waitiki 7, The Makana Trio, Willie K’s Barefoot Natives, and Mick Fleetwood’s Island Rumours Band and many more.