Listening to this transports me back to many May Day evenings at the Waikiki Shell, laying back, appreciating the stars and enjoying Robert and his halau and Roland. Wonderful times. Mahalo nui loa.
The root of the word Haole is "Ha" or the breath of life and "Ole" meaning without. The native Hawaiians used it to describe the men who came on ships who were, in fact many shades lighter than they were. They appeared pale and literally "Without Breath" to the Hawaiians. It's only derogatory if the person using the word means for it to be.
@islandurban Robert doesn't hit the high notes as often or hold them as long as he did 30 years ago, but his voice is still beautiful and the music still comes from a beautiful place deep within him. He is a living treasure of our home.
I dont know why but this song makes me want to use a suit (like those one in the black n' white movies) and go with some flowers to visit that special girl ^.^
Listening to this transports me back to many May Day evenings at the Waikiki Shell, laying back, appreciating the stars and enjoying Robert and his halau and Roland. Wonderful times. Mahalo nui loa.
kikananihanai 7 months ago
so lovely. would have liked though that the mic more focused on his voice rather than his playing - lovely that it was too.
slooash 7 months ago
Imua Cuz
Bobby Lindsey CA
secure0301 7 months ago
It takes a spectacular voice to be able to properly present this beautiful mele. Robert is one of the few who can do it and do it meticulously.
wjc1952 8 months ago
Kimo Henderson Hula, no?
wjc1952 8 months ago
The root of the word Haole is "Ha" or the breath of life and "Ole" meaning without. The native Hawaiians used it to describe the men who came on ships who were, in fact many shades lighter than they were. They appeared pale and literally "Without Breath" to the Hawaiians. It's only derogatory if the person using the word means for it to be.
islandurban 8 months ago 2
Haole simply means foreigner it's how you take the term that matters. As a white California guy I believe the piano is over riding your great vioce!
madpotter93 8 months ago
"Haole" is a deragatory term for a white person.
Faiscar11 8 months ago
Sensational!
idrnoel 8 months ago
His voice is always so moving. Just beautiful. This is "Kimo Hula" though not "Haole Hula" as the title reads.
islandurban 8 months ago
@islandurban Robert doesn't hit the high notes as often or hold them as long as he did 30 years ago, but his voice is still beautiful and the music still comes from a beautiful place deep within him. He is a living treasure of our home.
kikananihanai 7 months ago
Soothing music in a world full of caos.
TEEWEE01 8 months ago
I dont know why but this song makes me want to use a suit (like those one in the black n' white movies) and go with some flowers to visit that special girl ^.^
MEGABUDA 8 months ago
The guy has really kept his voice. But then again, are there really ANY Hawai'ians who are tone deaf?
Atatakaidan 8 months ago
Another CD!! Fantastic! Sounding good Robert.
dh81733 8 months ago