Teresa Bright
Teresa Bright, was an American vocalist known for her contributions to native
Hawaiian music. She began her career in the 1980s as part of the duo Steve and
Teresa alongside Steve Mai. Her first solo album, Self Portrait, was released in
1990. Bright's repertoire included a mix of Hawaiian language lyrics and an
extensive jazz and hapa-haole collection, with her music being particularly
popular in Japan. She also received multiple Na Hoku Hanohano Awards, including
wins in 1988 (shared with Steve Mai`i), 1991, and 2009. Bright received a
lifetime achievement award from the Hawaiʻ...
