A self-taught guitarist and song writer, Rylee Anuheake'alaokalokelani Jenkins (Anuhea which translates to "a cool breeze of the heavenly rose") began showcasing her talents while boarding at Kamehameha Schools in Honolulu. "We would print out guitar chords to Bob Marley and Jack Johnson songs then skip water polo practice to go back to the dorms and jam them. Once I got the basic idea of guitar I then started writing my own songs." "Uncomfortable situations build character, and that's what I think my life has been! I tend to put myself in challenges to get out of them, ‘cause I know I'll be a better, stronger person in the end." With that unique outlook on life, Anuhea's resume is as impressive as it is diverse. In her youth, Anuhea excelled in the spotlight. She was the head anchor for the daily campus-wide news, hosted a variety of TV shows for local television stations, and acted in school musicals. Receiving numerous scholarships for her achievements in film production, she attended film school in Orange County California. Eventually realizing music was her passion, she traded her formal education for a real-life one and embarked on a soul-searching odyssey backpacking across Australia for three weeks. Returning to the islands she immediately got into the scene, performing at local coffee shops and restaurants. Anuhea's musical and performance skills improved with every show, and success came steadily. She eventually put a band together using friends from around Maui, all the while working 40 plus hours a week as a cocktail waitress and barista. She took the initiative to market herself as a musician, and until this point has acted as her own manager, booking agent, music producer and distributor. Anuhea even took recordings from a live taping for a public radio station and turned them into her first real demo CD entitled "Rough Cuts" which through her MySpace page got her discovered by manager/record label co-owner Warren Wyatt. Fluent in Hawaiian Anuhea is proud of her island roots and plans to honor her heritage by utilizing her growing acclaim for the betterment of the people of Hawaii. Anuhea wants to be a part of a new generation melding the melodic traditions of her island upbringing with modern beats and influences. Anuhea's eponymous debut was released on April 21st, 2009 on the OneHawaii label. The success of the release has exposed Anuhea to many opportunities including a tour for Armed Forces Entertainment, in Japan and Guam, consecutive appearances at the annual South by Southwest Music Festival, headling the month-long cross-country "Right Love Tour" from Seattle to New York City, and opening for her “number one musical inspiration” Jack Johnson at the 2010 Kokua Festival. After her set Jack Johnson invited her back on stage. "I got to take a verse in 'Mud Football' with him on stage. I was so stoked." Also curing the finale of the Bob Marley classic "Three Little Birds" when Jack brought Anuhea, Ziggy Marley, Taj Mahal, Jake Shimabukuro and Paula Fuga up to sing together. Anuhea calls that "the coolest moment ever, pretty much." During July and August of 2010 Anuhea will be headlining the 2010 Resin Music Surf Roots tour. The future is bright for this Maui songbird. Anuhea's determination, passion, optimism and raw talent are the foundations for the success that is to come. "I just feel lucky that I've found my dream and am able to pursue it. My main goal as a music-maker is to help people find theirs, whatever it may be."