Moonlight Mele

Moonlight Lady by Gabby Pahinui, 1975. Sun Lite, Moon Lite by Country Comfort. Released in 1992 on their album We Are The Children. Lahainaluna composed by Kuiokalani Lee. Speaks of Maui No Ka `Oi, Maui is The Best, and Lahainaluna on the west side of the island of Maui.

Mahina O Hōkū written by Lillian Awa and translated by Ainsley Halemanu. Speaks of love-making and the beauty revealed in the moonlight. Ulupalakua written by John Pi`ilani Watkins in 1947 to commemorate the beauty of Ulupalakua, the fragrant scent of the ginger, and the hardworking cowboys. Royal Hawaiian Hotel by Mary Pula`a Robbins in 1927. Composed for the grand opening of the $4 Million Royal Hawaiian Hotel on February 1, 1927.

Lovely Maile Lei written by Maddie K. Lam in 1963 and originally performed by the Kahauanu Lake Trio. The Maile Lei is a fragrant vine with a dark-green leaf worn in long lengths around the neck and draping down to the waist. Pua `Ahihi lyrics by Mary Kawena Pukui and music by Maddie K. Lam, 1964. This song was written by Maddie Lam for Kahauanu Lake as a gift to his wife, famous hula instructor Maiki Aiu Lake...

Holoholo Ka`a, words and music by Clarence Kinney. A song about a joy ride under the moonlight. Puamana, music by Charles Farden, words by Imgard Aluli. Composed in 1937 for the Farden family home in Puamana, Lahaina on Maui. He Aloha Ku`u Ipo, music by Maddy Lam and words by Mary Kawena Pukui. Written in 1956, this song speaks of a beloved sweetheart, one that makes the heart thrill with deep love.

Hi`ilawe by Sam Li`a Kalainana and performed by Kui Gapero. This is a love song about Hawai`i’s highest waterfall called Hi`ilawe and Waioulu, two waterfalls in Wapi`o Valley on the Big Island of Hawai`i. Aloha Kaua`i by Maiki Aiu Lake. Performed by Uncle Dennis. Song about the island of Kaua`i and the beautiful Mokihana. Sweet Tuberose by Kimo Kamana and Charles King. This love song speaks of the sweet fragrance of the Tuberose blossom entwined with the Maile.

Song One – Aloha Ka Manini by Lot Kauwe. Song Two – White Sandy Beach of Hawaii by Israel Kamakawiwa`ole.

Song One – In Your Hawaiian Way. Song Two – Wahine U`i by John K. Almeida speaks of all the different flowers of the islands, like the Mokihana, Kukui, Violet and the beautiful yellow `Ilima. Song Three – Waikapū, a traditional Hawaiian mele.

George Kahumoku, Jr. and Shem Kahawaii discuss a music conference in Big Fort, Montana where Shem was able to share Kī Hō`alu (Slack Key Guitar) and Hawaiian music. Song One - `Ahulili written by Scott Ha`i about a mountain named `Ahulili in Kaupō, Maui and the jealousy of lovers. Song Two – Hi`ilawe written by Sam Li`a Kalainaina, Sr.

Song One – Kaua`i Medley. Song Two – Positive Vibes by Stay Easy. Song Three – Big Ship Sailing On The Ocean by Freddie McGregor.

Song One - `Opihi Man by The Ka`au Crater Boys. Song Two – Instrumental music. Song Three – Spread A Little Aloha Around the World by Mana`o Company.