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Paul Hanna grew up on the island of O’ahu and has been playing instruments all his life. His rootsy ways have allowed him to have diverse outlook. His travels have opened him up to different types of peoples, cultures, and musics. Paul loves all people and connects with them on levels that draw them closer to him. Children always latch to Paul for he knows how to treat them and talk their language. FNTs music reflects on the need and want for the people to live in a peaceful, simple, and conscience manner. The music is a mix of acoustic-folk- island style with African / South American influence. Stories and life, light on the ears music. He has a degree in Civil Engineering, loves magic tricks, and loves FUEL TV.

What’s been said about FNT music:

•“That’s some deep Lyrics.” Ziggy Marley
•“When I listen to Paul sing, it’s frightening. I hear Caetano Veloso’s great songwriting skills of consciousness. He has Jorge Ben warmth, and depth musically with just a pinch of Bob Marley’s yearning thrown in for good measure. I even feel some Don Mclean seeping through his pores.” Maurice Edwards (M4)
•”There’s something here awaiting polish, like a diamond in the rough. Hanna has the potential of becoming a poet laureate of the Isles.” Wayne Harada (Island Life Honolulu Advertiser)

-“Paul’s music and talent has placed him in a global position as one of the young stars for the UN International Decade for a Culture of Peace and Non Violence among Children of the World.” (Joanne Tawfilis)

-2009- placed in the Indie International Song Writing Contest.

-Airplay: 103.7 Maui – 98.9 Kaui – 95.3 Rio Brazil – 90.3 HI
WTMD Maryland – WRFU Chicago – KAFM Colorado KAOS Washington – WAER Sarycuse – WTUL New Orleans
Public Radio HI
BBSradio.com – AlohaJoe.com – Ezreal Radio – OffTheChartRadio.com UK

The music is his tool to interact with the people. Best way to know Paul is through his music…