Yeah, if there was a crackseed store on every corner anymore, and this music playing all over the world, people would appreciate the Aloha & peacefulness of the Hawai'ian people. Some may have taken almost everything from our kupuna, but not their heartfelt music & song. !!!
A very good friend of mine who passed away a year and a half ago sang Pua Lilia- his favorite song. The song has special meaning and I can never have enough of it. Now I have begun to sing the song and is my favorite song too!
This is such a beautiful song that brings back so many memories. The story about the father stationed in Korea made me cry also. Hawaii is such a special place in our hearts for all of us.
come home already....hawaii got troubles but it is still your home and filled with people with true aloha spirit still.....small kid days, da beach, the jungles, the geckos, the guavas, mmmmmmmmmmmm...sunsets, waves, aloha aloha aloha.....
This and Guava Jam , are two of my favorites, as well as most of their beginning albums by the Brothers Cazimero. Roberts falsetto style, his operatic voice, his brother Roland on the guitar, and Peter Moon's stylish ukulele renderings, reminds us when there was a Hawaiian Renaissance, when it was no longer shameful to be Hawaiian, but proud of your heritage. In those days, the musicians were true masters of their instruments, not the Jawaiian or hip hop of today. More to music than just words.
This song reminds me of Saturday mornings waking up to my Mom vacuming the living room and my brothers in the Yard raking the leaves. That was my old Hawaii I remember.
My Name is Alohekea and always had this song sung to me as a Lullabye by my Grandmother, Mother or Aunties. Later to find out that I was named after my great great grand uncle Alfred Alohekea. The Most Beautiful Song in the World!
When my father was stationed in Korea, he took his ukulele. One very homesick night, he started singing this song, strumming his uku. In the distance, out in the night, he heard someone singing this song, too. He walked towards the singing voice, that was also getting closer. Finally, he met-up with another soldier, also from Hawai'i, also homesick for his wife and family, who had heard my father singing! My sister sang this at Dad's funeral, recalling this story. Not a dry eye in the house!
Thanks for your reply! What's amazing is that I did not hear about this until after he died, so to have my sister sing this at his two services (we live in the mainland and had a service here, first) was very poignant and touching, indeed!
True, unfortunately the true potentials of Hawaiian music, wisdom, culture and other attributes were not afforded its sovereignty to develop fully for the world to benefit from.
There are many sad events for native peoples who were subjected to aggressiveness and lost forever their true identities, save for a few musical achievements like these.
@Kevierae Beautiful image. You write very well. !!
I am a Kamaaina Haole who had to leave for family reasons with my local girl wife a very long time ago. My heart aches for Hawai'i and my island friends.
"He Nahenahe Mele Ame Puuwai Nunui E So eloquently mastered with a touch of a heavenly aura and place of belonging,fondness, and sooo bright aaa....memories...Paa MakeMake La Ho'o Mau Ame NooNoo Ame Uhane Ka Poe o Ke Aloha E........"
"(He mele o kahiko e ) Takes me back to my youth with my tutus still alive, keeping their prayers with us, yet instilling the legends of Old Hawaii Nei. Hoohaaheo....Be Proud Ka laNui O Hawaii Nei ....Ola Mau Loa....Live on with emotions that take us back with sincerity and feelings (Since the Dawn & End of Time) A song is the very Cradle of the Heart Seen through Voicery" Ha Hui Hou...."
Robert Cazimero has such a spectacular voice, and this mele showcases his talent so well. On the surface, the mele is so poetic and beautiful, ah, but if you understand some of the kaona..... What a group of musicians - Sunday Manoa.
one of my favorite hawaiian songs
h20eastoahu 3 months ago
Yeah, if there was a crackseed store on every corner anymore, and this music playing all over the world, people would appreciate the Aloha & peacefulness of the Hawai'ian people. Some may have taken almost everything from our kupuna, but not their heartfelt music & song. !!!
Kaleolani F.
kfwahine 6 months ago 3
Kevierae
My eyes too, teared as I read your story.
1hanapaa 6 months ago in playlist Hawaiian Classics
When i go this is the song i want at my wake played over and over, anybody heard their new verson? junk
iantutunan1 7 months ago
takes me back to dimly lit evenings sharing space with sunday manoa back in the 70's-part of my soul lives there-mahalo nui loa
marjarose 7 months ago
This heavenly infusion probably lowers your blood pressure 10 points by the time the last note is played.
JudyCoconutty 7 months ago
A very good friend of mine who passed away a year and a half ago sang Pua Lilia- his favorite song. The song has special meaning and I can never have enough of it. Now I have begun to sing the song and is my favorite song too!
rmiya3 10 months ago
This is such a beautiful song that brings back so many memories. The story about the father stationed in Korea made me cry also. Hawaii is such a special place in our hearts for all of us.
asierra56 10 months ago
i bet the health of the worlds people would be better if they ate cracked seed instead of hamburgers.
fireknifer808 1 year ago
Beautiful...
Me Ke Aloha Pau Ole >>> TLC
PapaLuvTLC 1 year ago
Is Peter Moon sick?
electricslipper 1 year ago
Brings back wonderful memories of my childhood
haleola13 1 year ago
@Kevierae, what a story! Chicken skin.
isaiahkaopua 1 year ago
ono!!!!!!!!!!!!!
10iwata 1 year ago
come home already....hawaii got troubles but it is still your home and filled with people with true aloha spirit still.....small kid days, da beach, the jungles, the geckos, the guavas, mmmmmmmmmmmm...sunsets, waves, aloha aloha aloha.....
palolovaly 1 year ago
I wanna go home already... :'(
skimsk808 1 year ago
One of my most favorite songs. So many happy memories, the 70's, getting married, all the kids coming, life in Kalihi Valley. Aloha all.
rihanacooks 1 year ago
This and Guava Jam , are two of my favorites, as well as most of their beginning albums by the Brothers Cazimero. Roberts falsetto style, his operatic voice, his brother Roland on the guitar, and Peter Moon's stylish ukulele renderings, reminds us when there was a Hawaiian Renaissance, when it was no longer shameful to be Hawaiian, but proud of your heritage. In those days, the musicians were true masters of their instruments, not the Jawaiian or hip hop of today. More to music than just words.
hankakah 1 year ago 4
@hankakah true dat! couldn't have said it better. You can feel the mana inside.
namaniane 1 year ago
chicken skin........
Goingbeach 1 year ago
Listen to Peter Moon...The God of all strings.
rlawton002 1 year ago
As long as I can remember, this album and this song in particular represented much happier times of my life......
Those care free days when most everyone took the time out to enjoy our beautiful surroundings and each other's company.
A Much Happier Hawaii...
Kamuela96744 1 year ago
probably in the top 5 on the best hawaiian songs ever recorded. beautiful and timeless.
pukemusicvol22 1 year ago
This song reminds me of Saturday mornings waking up to my Mom vacuming the living room and my brothers in the Yard raking the leaves. That was my old Hawaii I remember.
hawaiibear 2 years ago
One of my most favorite songs from one of my most favorite albums. Mahalo for the post
lopaka51 2 years ago
Robert Uluwehi Cazimero has a voice of gold and a heart to match...He is the ipitome of Hawaiian music..
shwingteez 2 years ago
My Name is Alohekea and always had this song sung to me as a Lullabye by my Grandmother, Mother or Aunties. Later to find out that I was named after my great great grand uncle Alfred Alohekea. The Most Beautiful Song in the World!
AnastaciaJaycins 2 years ago
When my father was stationed in Korea, he took his ukulele. One very homesick night, he started singing this song, strumming his uku. In the distance, out in the night, he heard someone singing this song, too. He walked towards the singing voice, that was also getting closer. Finally, he met-up with another soldier, also from Hawai'i, also homesick for his wife and family, who had heard my father singing! My sister sang this at Dad's funeral, recalling this story. Not a dry eye in the house!
Kevierae 2 years ago 47
wow that's such a nice story
keanini 2 years ago
Thanks for your reply! What's amazing is that I did not hear about this until after he died, so to have my sister sing this at his two services (we live in the mainland and had a service here, first) was very poignant and touching, indeed!
Kevierae 2 years ago 2
maika'i, sorry for ur lost
Dasrite2 2 years ago
That is a most touching story, and a testament to the heart and soul of Hawaiian mele. Mahalo for sharing your story.
Me ke aloha,
Auntie Wanda
wjc1952 2 years ago
@wjc1952
True, unfortunately the true potentials of Hawaiian music, wisdom, culture and other attributes were not afforded its sovereignty to develop fully for the world to benefit from.
There are many sad events for native peoples who were subjected to aggressiveness and lost forever their true identities, save for a few musical achievements like these.
Barbarian216 1 year ago
@Kevierae Beautiful image. You write very well. !!
I am a Kamaaina Haole who had to leave for family reasons with my local girl wife a very long time ago. My heart aches for Hawai'i and my island friends.
Tanks Bra
dreamerstillable 1 year ago
@Kevierae amazing story, true the hawaiian lifestyle
LIIBOI808 1 year ago
@Kevierae you just gave me the meanest case of chicken skin, my braddah. my aloha to you and your 'ohana.
popokali91 7 months ago
@popokali91 Thank you, brah! As I mentioned previously, I had never heard this story until my father died.
Kevierae 7 months ago
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"He Nahenahe Mele Ame Puuwai Nunui E So eloquently mastered with a touch of a heavenly aura and place of belonging,fondness, and sooo bright aaa....memories...Paa MakeMake La Ho'o Mau Ame NooNoo Ame Uhane Ka Poe o Ke Aloha E........"
9arrows 2 years ago
Ka HaleLani o Akua Manaloa HooAlu Kona Kahuna i ke Wai O Kane......At the Lord House is thee eternal Spring .......Follow along my child........
9arrows 2 years ago
"Akua Manaloa PooMaikai Makou Mau Loa E God Bless All Us Forever........He Anela Pule........An Angels Prayer.......".
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"(He mele o kahiko e ) Takes me back to my youth with my tutus still alive, keeping their prayers with us, yet instilling the legends of Old Hawaii Nei. Hoohaaheo....Be Proud Ka laNui O Hawaii Nei ....Ola Mau Loa....Live on with emotions that take us back with sincerity and feelings (Since the Dawn & End of Time) A song is the very Cradle of the Heart Seen through Voicery" Ha Hui Hou...."
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9arrows 2 years ago
Mahalo nui loa for posting dis! So sweet! Please post more Sunday Manoa from this album.
SteelGuitarMojo 3 years ago
Robert Cazimero has such a spectacular voice, and this mele showcases his talent so well. On the surface, the mele is so poetic and beautiful, ah, but if you understand some of the kaona..... What a group of musicians - Sunday Manoa.
wjc1952 3 years ago
And Peter Moon's `ukulele - beyond compare. Wow.
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