More! Ledward Kaapana and Family on this program of Na Mele. Kaapana, along with his sisters Lehua Nash, Rhoda Kekona, and Lei Aken play in his Kaneohe garage on a rainy evening.

This special Nā Mele features Ledward and his sisters Lei Aken, Lehua Nash and Rhoda Kekona, playing their music in Ledward’s garage. Ledward’s falsetto voice leads off with “Nani,” and Lei, Lehua and Rhoda take vocal solos on “Kaneohe,” “Kalapana” and “Holei.”

In 2016, Josh Tatofi’s debut album Pua Kiele won two Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards. This talented yet humble musician who once told us that he was still “very much learning” continues to excel, winning more Hōkū awards in 2020 and 2021. Join us for our first live pledge show from our new home in Kalihi as we showcase Tatofi sharing his music at the iconic House Without A Key at Halekulani in Waikīkī.

Enjoy this musical concert from the comfort of your home.

Contemporary artists bring music from Hawaiʻi’s monarchy era to life in performances from the historic palace. The program features Nina Kealiʻiwahamana, Marlene Sai, Robert Cazimero, Haunani Apoliona, Kuʻuipo Kumukahi and the Hawaiian Music Hall of Fame Serenaders, Aaron Mahi and the late Dennis Kamakahi.

Join us for an evening of Nā Mele with Cyril Pahinui and Peter Moon Jr.

Mark Yamanaka is a singer, songwriter, multiple Nā Hōkū Hanohano award winner and a car salesman. On this Nā Mele, enjoy Yamanaka’s soothing yet powerful falsetto voice.

According to Kuana Torres Kahele, music can transcend boundaries. He hopes that Hawaiian songs, or mele, can spark something inside of listeners, no matter their culture. Enjoy this new episode of Nā Mele and our digital exclusive content.

Enjoy the mellow slack key guitar of George Kahumoku, Jr. and falsetto of Richard Hoʻopiʻi.

Kainani Kahaunaele has been a force in Hawaiian music for the last two decades. She garnered multiple awards for her albums Naʻu ʻOe (2003) and ʻŌhai ʻUla (2010). Most recently at the 2021 Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards she won a total of seven trophies, including album of the year, for her most recent release Waipunalei.