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lynn
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 Posted - 05/12/2010 : 7:14:08 PM
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This week’s guest on Pakele Live! with Tony Solis is five time Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award winner Kaumakaiwa Kanaka‘ole.
Kaumakaiwa comes from a long line of well-respected hula practitioners. He is the eldest son of Kekuhi Kanahele, the eldest grandchild of Pualani Kanaka‘ole, a great grandson of Edith Kanahele Kanaka‘ole, and a great-great grandson of Mary Keali‘ikekuewa.
His life, as well as that of many generations of his family, has been dedicated to the perpetuation of all aspects of hula (Hālau O Kekuhi) and the Hawaiian culture.
He became involved with the Merrie Monarch Hula Festival at age 12. He has also appeared on stage and in film productions such as Holo Mai Pele by the Edith Kanaka‘ole Foundation and Hālau O Kekuhi; Kamehameha Pai'ea; Kilohi: Nā Akua Wahine; and Hānau Ka Moku, a collaboration with the Tau Dance Theatre.
Kaumakaiwa released his debut album Ha'i Kupuna, in 2003, earning his first Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award in the prized Haku Mele category. His second album Welo, won two Nā Hōkū awards in 2006, for Hawaiian Language Performance and Hawaiian Album of the Year. His third album Kaumakaiwa, brought an additional two Nā Hōkū honors in 2009 (Hawaiian Language Performance and Male Vocalist of the Year), and his acceptance speech included one of the evening’s most memorable moments – an impromptu performance by Kaumakaiwa, his mother, and his grandmother (seen here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2y9bWG7I1c&playnext_from=TL&videos=ldNBJp4HHP4)
Here is the wonderful story behind Kaumakaiwa’s name, written by his grandmother:
WHAT'S IN A NAME
“He ka inoa ‘o ia” Kaumakaiwa began as Lopaka
He was a namesake to his father
When he turned 13 (teen) it was decided
That he would be given a name
Reflecting the life style of a “hiapo” The oldest grandchild
A test of endurance was his challenge
When he proved to withstand the test
A ceremony of rites of passage was bestowed
And along with it
A name inclusive of skills, duty and direction
For the long breath of the family,
“Kaumakaiwapo‘ohalakahi‘ipakaokanahele Keali‘ikanaka‘ole”Kaumakaiwa – mysterious eyes alight
po‘hala – upon the one to carry on the virtues, arts and skills of the family
kahi‘ipaka – instruction provided by
okanahele – the wilderness of the uplands
Keali‘ikanaka‘ole – foundational ancestral name.
“Amama, ua noa, lele wale aku nō.” There it is, it is free, it will fly.
- Pualani Kanaka'ole
Join guest host Ben Gutierrez for this very special Pakele Live! on Thursday, May 13 from 6-8 p.m. HST in the Pakele Lounge at the Ala Moana Hotel (410 Atkinson Dr., Honolulu). There is no cover or minimum, although your purchase of two drinks or soft drinks helps ensure the continuation of the Pakele Live! concert series. (Note: Pakele Lounge has once again stopped serving food.) All ages are welcome, and free parking is available next door at Ala Moana Shopping Center.
You may also watch the show live online at: http://www.pakelelive.com/
(If you watch online, please email the show at pakele @ lava.net and let us know you’re watching! Mention your name and where you’re located - city, state – or country, if outside the U.S.!)
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wcerto
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Posted - 05/13/2010 : 6:18:54 PM
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| Auwe. I don't know what I am doing wrong, but I cannot get any streaming. I guess I will go to bed and envy those of you who can see it. |
Me ke aloha
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Kaumakaiwa Kanaka‘ole - Pakele Live!
