"Paoakalani", a song for the royal gardens

Here is one of the most poignant songs of Queen Lili'uokalani, the last monarch of Hawai'i. Written during her imprisonment by the government that overthrew her rule, she talks about the royal gardens, the beautiful flowers and calls for them to come to her, all the references filled with meaning about beauty, longing and about how a loyal friend would send her news wrapped around deliveries of flowers.

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[ukuleleuniverse]

Mahalo nui. A wonderful mele and you sing it with great emotion.

Joyce

[JesseTinsley]

@ukuleleuniverse Mahalo, Joyce. 

[kujiranoko]

Thank you for the always wonderful voice. The tear came out by deep emotion.

[JesseTinsley]

Mahalo and arigato!

[dougfitchmusic]

Love it! I love your 12 string rendition.

[JesseTinsley]

Thanks, Doug. I appreciate you taking the time to listen and comment.

[JesseTinsley]

Mahalo, Johnny!

[MangoDaVille]

Geev em Jesse! Hana hou wid anutha one brah! Johnny Pal of MangoDaville

[JesseTinsley]

Mahalo for checking in, AM.

[alohamode]

Thanks for another beautiful gift of music!