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Ma Ka Malu Ali'i: The Legacy of Hawaii's Ali'i

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Ma Ka Malu Aliʻi: The Legacy of Hawaiʻi’s Aliʻi

Tuesday, June 18th, 2019

  The 19th century was a time of devastating change for the Hawaiian people. This documentary looks at the visionary efforts of five members of the aliʻi, Hawaiian royalty, to provide for the education of the children, healthcare and comfort for the elderly. The charitable institutions they created have endured and are thriving and vital […]

PBS HAWAII PRESENTS: Canefield Songs: Holehole Bushi

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Canefield Songs: Holehole Bushi

Tuesday, May 7th, 2019

  In this new film, Professor of Anthropology Christine Yano explains, “If we want to know something of what some of these womenʻs lives were like…we could do no better than to listen to their own words, as expressed through song.” The women that Professor Yano is referring to are Japanese immigrants who worked in […]

Na Mele: Natalie Ai Kamauu and Family

NĀ MELE: TRADITIONS IN HAWAIIAN SONG
Natalie Ai Kamauu and Family

Tuesday, April 16th, 2019

  Natalie Ai Kamauu’s voice fills the PBS Hawaiʻi studio.  Natalie performs with a passion that comes from the origins of the songs she sings, and the love she has for her family. She is joined by her husband, Iolani Kamauu, on guitar and vocals, and their daughter, Sha-Lei Kamauu, who accompanies the music with […]

NA MELE: Melveen Leed

NĀ MELE: TRADITIONS IN HAWAIIAN SONG
Melveen Leed

Wednesday, March 20th, 2019

  Singer Melveen Leed is joined by her hula dancer daughter Kaaikaula Naluai at the PBS Hawai‘i studios. Best known for contemporary Hawaiian, jazz and country, Moloka‘i girl Melveen also has deep roots in traditional Hawaiian song.      

Nathan Aweau performs on Na Mele on PBS Hawaii

NĀ MELE: TRADITIONS IN HAWAIIAN SONG
Nathan Aweau

Wednesday, March 6th, 2019

  Nathan Aweau, award-winning vocalist and former member of music group Hapa, performs in this special recorded at the PBS Hawai‘i Manoa studio. From scenic Kahana Bay on Windward O‘ahu, Nathan reflects on his work in between songs.