Why Lewa Left High Watah | Keep it Aloha Talk Story with Lewa (Ep. 219)

Why Lewa Left High Watah | Keep it Aloha Talk Story with Lewa (Ep. 219)

From Keep it Aloha by Kamaka Dias

March 12, 2026 · 1h 51m

About this episode

Lewa discusses his departure from the band High Watah and shares insights about his musical journey and future plans.

Lewa is a musician from the island of Moloka'i. He is best known for his time as a member of the band High Watah. During the band’s rise in Hawaiʻi’s music scene, their blend of island reggae and local sound helped build a loyal following across the islands and beyond. After years performing with the group, Lewa eventually made the difficult decision to step away from the band and begin a new chapter in his life and musical journey. We welcome him back to the podcast to spill all the tea. In this episode, Lewa shares what he’s been up to since his last appearance on the podcast, why he decided to step away from High Watah, answers social media questions, addresses some of the rumors, opens up about what’s next for him, and so much more. Enjoy! Buy our merch:🛍️ https://keepitaloha.com/Support us:🤙 https://www.patreon.com/kamakadiasFollow us:📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/keepitalohapod/🎵 TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@keepitalohapod📘 Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/keepitalohapod

People in this episode

Host: Kamaka Dias

Guest: Lewa

Topics covered

  • music
  • island reggae
  • personal journey
  • band dynamics
  • social media interaction

Keywords

  • Lewa
  • High Watah
  • Moloka'i
  • Hawaiian music
  • island reggae
  • musical journey
  • social media

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: High Watah

Places: Moloka'i, Hawaiʻi

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