Aloha Hawai'i Ku'u One Hanau

Frank Kawaikapuokalani Hewett wrote this beautiful mele and is recorded here by Natalie Ai Kamauu from her 'E CD. (it was originally recorded by 'Ale'a in 2002.) Kawaikapu compares the Hawaiian Islands to a string of pearls, adorning the gods and pays tribute to Haloa, the progenitor of all people, and Kane, the god of fresh water and creation. I saw my kupuna dancing this song with me on the beach in a dream and took it as a sign to teach it to them as we prepare for our trip back to Hawai'i Island and Maui.

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• Puni Patrick
• Amy Ululani Naluai
• hula
• Natalie Ai Kamauu

[808wikio808]

Mahalo for the compliment! LOVE his song writing and hope to be able to study under him someday soon!

[Waika1a]

Many thanks for posting your choreography for this hula. My friend and I are planning to learn it and perform it as a team together for our rather informal halau at our next luau here on the Big Island. We are thrilled to learn such a beautiful hula.

[jeni323]

aloha Puni! lovely!!

[x3hulachick]

love it, just a little more feeling :)

[shamrockwoman13]

Beautiful. Do you make instructional videos?

[makini01]

beautiful! are you one of franks haumana? I know you seem to favor his music which I love.