Cruz Braun (b. 2003) is a sophomore Music major at Linfield University. Cruz is from the town of Wailuku, Hawai’i on the island of Maui. At the Kamehameha Schools Maui, he participated in the Hawaiian Ensemble – known for its large repertoire of Hawaiian and Polynesia songs – and developed his skills on the guitar, bass, and voice. Cruz is also an avid athlete. He plays linebacker on the Linfield football team, runs track, and surfs.