The Maui Historical Society is proud to present Moonlight Mele with George Kahumoku, Jr. & Friends, a benefit concert held on the grounds of Hale Ho`ike`ike in Wailuku, Maui held on the second Saturday of each month.
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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 5 hours 24 minutes
Haleakalā, Noho Paipai, & Palehua
Haleakalā Hula written by Alice Namakelua. Song Two – Noho Paipai (Rocking Chair Hula) a traditional Hawaiian melody made popular in the mid 1900s by John K. Almeida and translated by Mary Kawena Puku`i. Song Three – Palehua. Lyrics by Amy Gilliom and music by Willie Kahaiali`i and speaks of the majestic mountain called Palehua.
Makalapua, Ulupalakua, Beautiful Kaua`i, & Ka Lawe `Ia Ola E Ku`u Aloha
Makalapua written for Hawaii’s last reigning monarch, Queen Lili`uokalani, and performed by Hollis Lee. Music adapted from the hymn, “Would I Were Thee”. Originally attributed as being written by the Queen’s mother, Konia, some credit David Nape with the words and music. Ulupalakua by John P. Watkins performed by George Kahumoku, Jr. Meaning, breadfruit ripened on the back, John P...
I Ali`i Nō `Oe, Wahine U`i, & Koali
I Ali`i Nō `Oe, traditional mele performed by Leihuanani Keali`inohomoku & George Kahumoku, Jr. I am here to serve you, you are the chief and I am the servant. Wahine U`i by John K. Almeida, performed by Tom Pollard. Referencing all of the different flowers of the islands, Lokelani, Mokihana, Kukui and `Ilima. As a ladies man, the composer is comparingg his different lovers to the different flowers of the various islands. Koali by Pekelo Cosma, performed by George Kahumoku, Jr...
Hawaiian Lullaby, Ka`iulani, Puamana, Pua Lilia, & Haole Hula
Hawaiian Lullaby by Peter Moon and Hector Venegas, talks of the beauty of Hawaii. Ka`iulani references the beauty of Ka`iulani and compares her to the beauty of the `Ilima flower and the beautiful and regal yellow feather lei. Puamana by Charles Kekua Farden and Irmgard Farden Aluli, composed in 1937 for the Farden Family Home in Puamana, on the west side of the island of Maui in Lahaina Town. Pua Lilia by Alfred Alohikea...
Kīpahulu, My Yellow Ginger Lei, Pua Karauna, & Haleakalā
Kīpahulu by Jeff and Carl Rasmussen, speaks of the beauty of Kīpahulu on the eastern side of the island of Maui. My Yellow Ginger Lei by John Kaonohiokala Keawehawaii, a local favorite made famous by various Hawaiian music artists, including Dennis Pavao, Richard Kauhi, and Charles Kaipo. Pua Karauna by Keith Haugen, speaks of the crown flower, a favorite of Hawaii’s last monarch, Queen Lili`uokalani. Ka Uluwehi O Ke Kai words and music by Edith Kanakaole...