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naukilo
Lokahi
USA
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 Posted - 02/28/2008 : 4:30:30 PM
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"Nalohia ka haku o Kiho'alu i ka lani i ke alo o Ke Akua."
I was celebrating last night at the Napili Kai resort with Ledward Kaapana, George Kahumoku, my cousin Owana Salazar, Keoki Kahumoku for our recent Grammy win when I was told the news this morning, before leaving for Honolulu on my flight, of the passing of Uncle Raymond Kane. I again am deeply saddened. Twice in a week I've been hit with great sorrow. Another Kupuna has been taken from us and has now joined the heavenly circle of Hawaiian musicians already there.
I now know how mortal we all are. I'm seeing and reliving the passing of our delicate treasures who have shared their aloha, knowledge, and humor with their unselfish lives here on earth. When we play the music they loved, let us honor them in our memories so that they become the beacon of light in our everyday lives.
Aloha Ke Akua,
Rev. Dennis Kamakahi
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hawaiianmusiclover06
`Olu`olu
USA
562 Posts |
Posted - 02/28/2008 : 6:33:54 PM
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This has been truly a sad week with the passing of Aunty Genoa and now Uncle Raymond Kane. I know that there are both in Heaven making music with the rest of the Hawaiian musicians who passed on. Aloha 'oe Uncle Raymond.
Alana :) |
Aloha Kakou, maluhia a me aloha mau loa (Hello everyone, peace and love forever) |
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Retro
Ahonui
USA
2368 Posts |
Posted - 02/28/2008 : 7:16:22 PM
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Originally posted by thumbstruck
I met Uncle Ray when he came to Seattle. He had ohana here and friends in the Hawaiian community.
Still does - a daughter in Tacoma ... and countless friends, including my kumu hula. |
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Larry Goldstein
Lokahi
267 Posts |
Posted - 02/28/2008 : 9:12:05 PM
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May Ray always inspire us.
"Play the best that you can, and share what you know."
Life is short.
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javeiro
Lokahi
USA
459 Posts |
Posted - 02/29/2008 : 04:36:32 AM
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Originally posted by Retro
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Originally posted by thumbstruck
I met Uncle Ray when he came to Seattle. He had ohana here and friends in the Hawaiian community.
Still does - a daughter in Tacoma ... and countless friends, including my kumu hula.
Close! Faith lives here in Lacey. Unless there's another one in Tacoma! She and her husband were gracious enough to sing and play at our grandson's memorial service when he passed away last June. Though I had seen Ninyo play many times before, that day he brought a beautiful guitar that I had never seen. He said that Ray gave it to him and he only used it on very special occasions. |
Aloha,
John A. |
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Auntie Maria
Ha`aha`a
USA
1918 Posts |
Posted - 02/29/2008 : 05:42:19 AM
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Both of the Honolulu papers have extended obituary articles in today's editions:
http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080229/OBITS01/802290364/1187/OBITS01
http://starbulletin.com/2008/02/29/news/story02.html
Honolulu Advertiser article states:
Kane is survived by his wife, Elodia; sons Dennis and Michael; daughters Joann Kailiwa'i, Raynette Moana Arakaki, Faith Kane and Ninyo Estores; sister Aileen Perry; brothers Abraham Panoke and Kenneth Panoke; 20 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren. |
Auntie Maria
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kaniala5
Akahai
USA
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Posted - 02/29/2008 : 06:11:00 AM
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Another passing into the heavens so quickly. I used to watch Ray perform at Leeward Community College when I was a student there and I would take to Elodia from the side of the stage, I was always in between classes when they came and I never got a chance to actually talk with Ray. Ray played for the youth as often as he could and he appeared often at LCC. I feel fortunate to have had those moments however brief in their presence.
I am reflecting and meditating on both performers today. |
Look for reasons to be happy rather than excuses to be miserable. |
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Mainkaukau
Lokahi
USA
245 Posts |
Posted - 02/29/2008 : 06:12:29 AM
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kawikasurf
Aloha
USA
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Posted - 02/29/2008 : 06:23:40 AM
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| For a thoroughly delightful experience, if you have never seen it (and even if you have), treat yourself to Uncle Raymond's warm and lyrical explanation of the origins of Ki Ho`alu on the DVD (or older VHS version) "Hawaiian Rainbow," made in 1987. The DVD also features Raymond Kane musical renditions, with vocals, too, including a beautiful duet with Elodia Kane: "Ke Kali Nei Au" (Hawaiian Wedding Song.) What an extraordinary talent - and a kind and generous soul. |
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RichM
Aloha
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Posted - 02/29/2008 : 09:14:58 AM
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Last saturday I was able to see Ozzie and we talked extensively about Ray and Punahele. I was really excited about being able to learn and play the piece and the music Ray wrote brought a sense of knowing the man as his writing reached out to touch.
When Ozzie and I talked of Ray and Punahele, I advised him that his song told me he was a man of kindness and wit and a bit of a rascal. There is something in th epiece that just ssems to bring a profound sense of love and happiness.
Ozzie emailed me to advise of his passing and then today to read his story and then I realized it was like Punahele was what he was, a spirited and kind man.
I am very sorry I never was able to see him play in person or to get to shake his hand and talk a bit.
Not knowing him at all, I feel a profound sense of loss.
Aloha Ray Kane |
Music and Ridin' |
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Retro
Ahonui
USA
2368 Posts |
Posted - 02/29/2008 : 09:18:35 AM
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Originally posted by javeiro
Close! Faith lives here in Lacey. Unless there's another one in Tacoma!
Not sure, John - Tacoma's what Aunty Manu told me. She may well have meant Faith in Lacey. Thanks for the clarification (and the story). |
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slkho
`Olu`olu
740 Posts |
Posted - 02/29/2008 : 09:31:24 AM
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...this is too much, so sad, I am truly sad to the point of tears. I will deeply miss uncle, and the times we shared, the music we played and all the laughter, the stories, and not to mention the warm aloha from Elodia at their home.
Your music, your memory,will always be in my guitar, and in my heart.
I Love you uncle, I will miss you terribly.
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Karl Monetti
`Olu`olu
USA
756 Posts |
Posted - 02/29/2008 : 10:06:26 AM
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Uncle Raymond started me on my slack key journey; on the radio in 1997, with Dennis K. and Ledward K.
Their beautiful music and relaxed playing and speaking won my heart and mind.
I am forever in his debt. |
Karl
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sandman
Lokahi
USA
181 Posts |
Posted - 02/29/2008 : 5:45:39 PM
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I often present "Hawaiian Rainbow" to my various social science classes and the students, none of whom know anything about Hawaiian music and very little about Hawai'i, and they always comment on Raymond's explanation of the development of slack key and his playing in the video. It's one of the great examples of aloha available to the general public.
Sandy |
Leap into the boundless and make it your home.
Zhuang-zi |
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Fingerpickin
Lokahi
117 Posts |
Posted - 02/29/2008 : 9:49:19 PM
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I am currently deployed in the Philippines and just heard. The picture I have of Ray and I together at a workshop is one I will always treasure.
His singing voice caused my very soul to reverberate in harmonic sympathy. Something you truly had to be in the same room with him to appreciate.
Aloha, Ray.
-Lance |
"Hey Lance, try watch." -Ozzie |
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