Have you ever listened to the radio while visiting Hawaii? There's usually one classic rock station and the other dozen or so stations are "Island" music. Soulful, groovy and lyrically lovely, with songs of sunsets and lovers, Hawaiian radio stations compliment and create the vibe of the tropics.

You can bet those stations are playing the Hawaiian-born Anuhea, who's sweet voice and reggae rap background have brought her to the no. 1 spot for Hawaiian female artist. 

With the simplicity of song, Anuhea can transport the magic of the islands to your desk, car, or as in Saturday's case, at Jazzbones in Tacoma.

After selling out her last three shows in the area, Anuhea is coming back to Tacoma, this time on her first headline tour. As an up and coming artist, she has managed to sell more than 500,000 digital downloads and more than 100,000 physical albums without major label sponsorship. 

From hype about the show, "Fluent in Hawaiian and skilled on the ukulele, Anuhea is proud of her island roots and plans to honoring her heritage by utilizing her growing fame for the good of her land and people. Anuhea also enjoys the distinction of being specifically requested to perform for His Holiness, the Dalai Lama."

Damn girl, you know how to get the South Sound interested. 

JAZZBONES, W/JUSTIN YOUNG, 8 P.M., $16, 2803 SIXTH AVE., TACOMA, 253.396.9169