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808robertr
Akahai
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 Posted - 06/25/2012 : 09:49:46 AM
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what hawaiian songs would you love to hear at say a baby luau or graduation party?
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wcerto
Ahonui
USA
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Posted - 06/25/2012 : 3:30:25 PM
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Ko`ula
Kona (not I Kona)
Halema`uma`u
He Punahele No `Oe
Nani Waiale`ale
Hanohano Wailea
Mapuna Ka Hala O Kailua
Hanohano O Maui
`Ulupalakua
Puamana
Na Moku ʻEhā
U`ilani
It is so hard to think of mele that are G or PG rating based on kaona, although on the surface they might sound very innocent. That's the trouble we have in our halau thinking of mele for the keiki to dance. We have, however, introduced mele to them and just gone with the liter on the surface translation such as:
Ka Uluwehi O Ke Kai
Kealoha
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Me ke aloha
Malama pono,
Wanda |
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mike2jb
Lokahi
USA
213 Posts |
Posted - 06/26/2012 : 05:39:16 AM
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Originally posted by wcerto
It is so hard to think of mele that are G or PG rating based on kaona
I try to be generous and think of some of the mele as for kids and adults to hear at the same time while hearing different meanings-- similar to the old "Rocky and Bullwinkle" cartoons [oh, man, I'm dating myself again]. Kids enjoyed them, but there was another level that adults could enjoy at the same time.
On the other hand, sometimes you run into a situation like I did last time I was enjoying a Sunday brunch at one of the hotels in South Maui. There were singers and a hula dancer and mostly tourists like me watching from our tables.
At one point the dancer noticed a gaggle of little girls who had gathered over at the side, watching her every move. She graciously invited them up and taught them a few steps, I think to "Puamana" or something similar. Parents and cameras were everywhere.
That's when the thing got a bit out of hand, as the girls sort of hung out afterward and a few of their moms joined in, all making "hula" movements as the dancer continued with her performance... to "Ahi Wela". The only thing else I remember is one auntie at the next table, burying her head in her hands as if she couldn't wait for the song to stop. |
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nakii
Aloha
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Posted - 06/26/2012 : 07:46:45 AM
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re: happy people dancing... innocence over-rides guilt.....hotel , tourists etc. did auntie tell you why she felt that way?..... if ahi wela is felt appropriate by musicians to play,or dancer to dance, then if there is a worry about its meaning explain it in english truthfully......and it is NOT part of twinkle twinkle.The innocent bear no guilt.They are customers who know of nothing but flowers and the beach.You put it out there and they figure they are supposed to enjoy it. It's sometimes insensitive musicians and unqualified kumu or dancers who have responsibility for not "putting heavy desserts on the buffet at a weight watchers luncheon".
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thumbstruck
Ahonui
USA
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Posted - 06/29/2012 : 4:56:21 PM
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| In the "consumer"-prepackaged culture, much humaness has been lost. Shoots, folks barely remember Grandma's receits (I know, Aunty Wanda, da folks say "recipes" now.) People are hungry for cultural involvement. When people become drawn to and involved in cultural patterns, the knowledgable should assist in expanding understanding. |
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luau/party songs
