Chants: Hawai‘i’s Unwritten Poetry
PBS HAWAI‘I CLASSICS: MELE HAWAI‘I
Host Ka‘upena Wong says Mele Hawai‘i “is about the music of Hawai‘i and its reflection on the islands’ culture and its people,” going back to chants (oli). The episode features oli and hula by Wong along with Henry Pa, Lokalia Montgomery, ‘Iolani Luahine, Hoakalei Kamau‘u and John Kaha‘i Topolinski.
Air Date: Sat, Jul 5, 2025 7:30 PM
