In this Nā Mele episode recorded in 2004, Nā Hōkū Hanohano-winners Willie K and Amy Hanaialiʻi present their unique brand of musical artistry in both solos and duets. They are accompanied by Jack Ofoia on bass and Chino Montero on guitar.

Nā Mele: Queen Emma – Her Life and Legacy features traditional Hawaiian chants and songs created to honor and record the life of Queen Emma.

The Mākaha Sons – Louis "Moon" Kauakahi on 6-string guitar, Jerome "Boogie" Koko on 12-string guitar and the late John Koko on upright bass – blend their magical harmonies into unique performances of traditional Hawaiian music. In this encore of a vintage performance taped at the PBS Hawaiʻi studios, they play some of their most beloved songs.

Since 2002 the Kahilu Theatre in Kamuela on Hawaiʻi Island has hosted the annual Waimea ʻUkulele & Slack Key Guitar Institute…

Traditional Hawaiian classics are revisited when Nina Kealiʻiwahamana joins Bill Kaiwa in this special encore of a classic NĀ MELE.

Contemporary artists bring music from Hawaiʻi’s monarchy era to life in performances from the historic palace…

Hawaiian tradition of male falsetto singing…

Join us for a watch-along with Ledward Kaapana as we revisit his Nā Mele program…