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Hawaiʻi Kai. Written by Sam Liʻa Kalāinaina for his grandniece, Leimomi Agrabante, the song is an example of the way Sam gifted his songs to friends and family. “Hawaiʻi Kai” demonstrates his ability to compose a traditional Hawaiian song even when writing about a modern, developed urban area: Hawaiʻi Kai, traditionally known as Maunalua.
The iconic music video, featuring some of Hawaiʻi's most celebrated artists in 2019, contributed to a larger kāhea, calling our lāhui to unify in aloha ʻāina. A year later, we invite you to...
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Nani Waipiʻo Kāhela I Ka Laʻi. Written by Sam Liʻa Kalāinaina with music arranged by Eddie Kamae, the song is a simple and elegant composition of Sam’s that carries the message that his spirit will always live on in the streams of Waipiʻo Valley.
“Hawaiʻi Kai” featured in the documentary film, Liʻa: The Legacy of a Hawaiian Man.Performed by Eddie Kamae and The Sons of Hawaii.Lyrics and music by Sam Li...
Jun 23, 2024 · The lyrics, written by King David Kalākaua and Henri Berger, evoke a deep sense of loyalty and respect for the land, heritage, and monarchy. Each verse in the song reflects the strong connection between the people and their ruler, embodying the principles of justice, unity, and independence.
“Hawaiʻi Ponoʻī” translates to “Hawaii’s Own” in Hawaiian. The anthem’s melody is reminiscent of “God Save the King” and the Prussian anthem “Heil dir im Siegerkranz” and is commonly sung at sporting events in Hawaii after the U.S. national anthem.
Feb 1, 2021 · Deeply spiritual and unaffectedly humble, the soft-spoken Nunes, whose formal title is “Kahuna Kā Uhi,” is known in Hawaiʻi, and elsewhere, not just as a master of the art of traditional Hawaiian kākau, but as the force behind its revival.
