KUKUI - Na Pua Lei Ilima - Kolopaa - Farewell Malihini - Ronald Kanahele and Timi Abrigo
I will be loading certain videos under the heading KUKUI. These videos will be followed by the name of the song, and the people involved.
Why KUKUI... The Kukui Nut tree was first brought to Hawaii by early Polynesian settlers. It quickly adapted, and is now Hawaii 's official state tree. Kukui means 'enlightenment' in Hawaiian. Also known as the candle nut as this was the oil used to make torches.
Videos under the KUKUI heading in our Youtube will show THE TORCH of Hawaiian music being passed down through the generations. Thanks to Uncle Bla Pahinui for teaching us of the kukui, and telling us we are responsible for carrying it into the future.
Kitty's Kitschy Girl's Guide To Hawaii - Vintage, Ukulele, Hula in Waikiki, Oahu.
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Where you can try your hand at Ukulele in a free class and also check out their unique vintage Ukulele collection.
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Pua Carnation - Vintage Hawaiian Yesteryear Series - Old 16mm Film
Another great Charles E. King traditional Hawaiian song from either late 19th century, or early 20th. He was a comtemporary of Queen Liliuokalani - and I believe that they were also good friends. Scenes from an old black and white 16mm hawaii film (courtesy of J. Everilde Collection) -appreciation / thank you! Aloha Nui - Steve Racoosin / islandnites@gmail.com
Alternative contact for Steve Racoosin (islandintes) is as follows - islandnites@yahoo.com in the event of even more extreme censorship issues . . . (August 30th 2017)
Island Style - Sachi Hawaii
Sachi Braden is one of the most successful realtors in the State of Hawaii and in the Pacific region. We learn about her story and how she has built a successful team and business at Sachi Hawaii.
Pua Nani o Hawai'i / Alika - May Day 2016
Pomaikai Lyman blesses the Shafter Elementary School May Day Program with her beautiful voice as she sings Pua Nani o Hawai'i and Alika. It's amazing how long she can hold the note in tune, I'm in awe. Almost like her Tutu Genoa Keawe. It's such a gift that Pomaikai continues with the tradition of sharing the Hawaiian culture through her life and music. She offered her musical gift to make the May Day program extra special for her cousin, Hayley, who was Queen this year. In her own words it's not everyday that one is May Day Queen. She and her dad, Eric Keawe on guitar made the day even more memorable.
Kaulana Na Pua
Project KULEANA and Kamehameha Publishing present a collaboration of musical KULEANA.
Written by Ellen Keho'ohiwoakalani Wright Pendergast in 1893. This was a mele of opposition to the annexation of Hawai'i to the United States. Originally this mele was titled Mele ʻAi Pōhaku (The Stone Eating Song) and was also known as Mele Aloha ʻĀina.
Project KULEANA- Sean Nāleimaile, Kīhei Nāhale-a, and Kamakoa Lindsey-Asing
Kamehameha Publishing- kumukahi.com
4 Miles, LLC.- Dirk Fukushima, Dawn Kanaiaupio, and Ruben Carrillo
Dave Tucciarone
Kēhau Cachola-Abad
Ryan gonzo Gonzalez
On The Beach at Waikiki Ukulele Play Along
For educational use. Optimized for GCEA ukulele. Key of G.
As performed by Julia Nui's Kama'ainas.
Why would I make this play along? It turns out this song was written for the Pan Pacific Exhibition in 1915, and this song created the first ukulele craze on the mainland of the United States (and ultimatley the rest of the world). While there are certainly other historical influences (good and bad) on the ukulele, the instrument would never have taken off as it did without the popularity of this song—and In a round about way, we wouldn’t know about the ukulele today without this song, either. No, this isn’t in the Top 40 today, but in terms of the Top 40 ukulele songs of all time, this is in the Top 5.
Be ready to play the E-Flat chord.
Background and lyrics taken from the original sheet music for the song:
Video created on the iPad Pro using Luma Fusion. The ukulele chord font is Chordette for Education, available at ukefarm.com.
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UKULELE FRIEND: Herb Ohta Jr. and Circa 1927 Stromberg-Voisinet 'Aero' Ukulele
Featured Artist with Herb Ohta Jr. and Circa 1927 Stromberg-Voisinet 'Aero' Ukulele
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Herb Ohta Jr. Biography
The ‘Ukulele is the best-known Hawaiian instrument. In the 1950’s and 60’s all the bands had ‘ukulele players. Some of the great musicians that made the instrument very popular were: Eddie Kamae, Ohta-san, Lyle Ritz, Don Baduria, Sr., John Lukela, Jesse Kalima, Kahauanu Lake, and Peter Moon.
Today there is a renaissance of sorts, thanks to the popularity of the new generation of ‘ukulele players influencing the young people of Hawai‘i to pick up and learn to play; Troy Fernandez, Kelly-boy Delima, and Jake Shimabukuro. Herb Ohta, Jr. is just one breed of ‘ukulele players.
Herb’s interest in music was very evident at an early age. Herb’s grandmother taught him his first song on the ‘ukulele at the age of three. The song was “Happy Birthday.” His father, Ohta-San started his early instruction on the ‘ukulele and Herb continued to study music playing the viola in high school. Herb was also a member of The Honolulu Boys Choir, The Honolulu Children’s Opera Chorus, and The University High School Select Choir.
Herb continued to take formal lessons from his father until he was 12 years old, because he started to have other interest. After being inspired by listening to the Makaha Sons of Ni‘ihau and other local musicians at the age of 17, he became a devotee of Hawaiian music and the ‘ukulele. The ‘ukulele is in his genes and Hawaiian music is in his blood. Herb enjoys listening to all types of music, Classical, Jazz, Pop, Rock, Country, Hip-hop, Rap, Latin, Salsa, and Reggae. But Herb’s favorite songs to perform are anything Hawaiian and any types of ballads. He feels that Hawaiian songs and ballads bring out the natural purist sound of the instrument. Herb’s style is reminiscent of his father, but distinct and recognizable as his very own. There is a graceful “Nahenahe” quality that is very Hawaiian, reflecting the inspirations of ‘ukulele virtuoso’s Eddie Kamae and of course Ohta-San.
At 11 years old, Herb, Jr. began to teach for his father’s ‘ukulele school occasionally while his father traveled away from home for business. In 1992, Herb started his own ‘ukulele classes and gave lessons at Sonny D’s ‘Ukulele Shop in Waipahu, O‘ahu, Harry’s Music Store in Kaimuki, O‘ahu.
Teaching six days a week, Herb also finds time to compose new material, entertain at private and public functions, produce, and record. His recording debut was in 1990 on his father’s recording. Since then, Herb has recorded on over 50 recordings. With fourteen Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award nominations to his credit, he won a Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award for ʻUkulele Nahenahe” in 2011, “Pure ʻUkulele” in 2013, and “’Ukulele Friends” in 2015. Herb is also four-time Hawai‘i Music Award Winner as well. Herb has released 3 national releases in Japan, 1 in Taiwan, and co-authored two ‘ukulele instructional books with Grammy Award artist Daniel Ho that was released in Japan and the United States. In 2015 Herb published a songbook of his arrangements in Korea.
As a teacher, composer, recording artist, entertainer, and producer, Herb Ohta, Jr. solidly establishes himself in the company of musicians who promote our Hawaiian instrument in the music landscape today. It is Herb’s goal to share the beauty of Hawai’i’s music, its culture, and the ‘ukulele to people all over the world. Herb has performed throughout the state of Hawai‘i and has traveled overseas to Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Australia, The United Kingdom, and the mainland USA.
Herb Ohta, Jr. is certainly a vanguard of his generation of ‘ukulele players, and he is well on his way to matching his father’s legacy.
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Circa 1927 Stromberg-Voisinet 'Aero' Ukulele
A stunningly beautiful example of a Stromberg-Voisinet 'Aero' Ukulele handcrafted in 1927 in commemoration to Charles Lindbergh's Trans-Atlantic flight. On May 20, 1927 Lindbergh took off in the Spirit of St. Louis from Roosevelt Field, near New York City, at 7:52 A.M. He landed at Le Bourget Field, near Paris, on May 21 at 10:21 P.M. Paris time (5:21 P.M. New York time). Thousands of cheering people had gathered to meet him. He had flown more than 3,600 miles (5,790 kilometers) in 33 1/2 hours. This historical ukulele pays tribute to Mr. Lindbergh's remarkable accomplishment at a time of great public interest in both aviation and ukuleles.
Beautiful natural finish with a airplane-shaped body. Stenciled Aero Uke winged logo and ornamentation, sunburst finished mahogany body and neck, two round soundholes, 17 fret rosewood fretboard, 1 1/4 nut with a 14 scale. Mahogany bridge, mahogany nose cone tailpiece and propeller ornamentation, and a solid headstock with mahogany tailfin.
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Mark Yamanaka performing Somewhere Over The Rainbow at Ukulele Picnic in Hawaii 2014
8 time Na Hoku Hanohano award winner Mark Yamanaka with Kale Hannahs.
Sunday, May 25, 2014 at Kakaako Waterfront Park, Honolulu; next to the Ehime Maru Memorial.
Video of most of the afternoon performers:
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Hawaiian Pronunciation Guide With Moana's Auli'i Cravalho | Teen Vogue
Disney's Moana star Auli'i Cravalho teaches us some of her favorite Hawaiian words.
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Hawai'i Aloha | Song Across Hawai'i | Playing For Change Collaboration
Hawai’i Aloha features dozens of Hawai‘i’s top artists across many genres, and over 1,000 youth from 10 Hawaiian charter schools in one epic song. Recorded live across 27 locations, this is Hawaiiʻs most widely known song, used to close important gatherings of all sizes. It is a song of unity and Aloha ‘Aina (Aloha for one’s birthplace, land and home).
About this collaboration: Mana Maoli, a Hawaiian nonprofit, teamed up with Playing For Change and 4 Miles as part of their Mana Mele Project, which features a solar mobile studio and a Music & Multimedia Academy. Alongside the youth - on campus, in real-world settings, and in this video, is the Mana Mele Collective - over 200 artists, engineers, and filmmakers who donate their time and talents to mentorships, recordings, and concerts in support of these schools. We hope you enjoy watching this collaborative effort as much as we enjoyed creating it!
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Family, friends, entertainers gather on Waikiki's shore to celebrate the life of Eddie Kamae
They bid a final farewell to one of Hawaii's legends in music and the first ukulele virtuoso.
Kani Ka Pila Grille at Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort
Discover Honolulu's hot spot for live Hawaiian music. Legendary slack-key artists and exciting new local talent perform nightly under the stars 6 - 9 pm.
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Sights & Sounds of Waikiki Walking Tour w/ Hawaiian Steel Guitar Music
Sights & Sounds of Waikiki Walking Tour with Hawaiian Steel Guitar Music
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UKULELE FRIEND: Herb Ohta Jr. and Kamaka 'Cigar Box' Ukulele
Circa 1940: Kamaka 'Cigar Box' Ukulele - 'Cedar Wood'
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The ‘Ukulele is the best-known Hawaiian instrument. In the 1950’s and 60’s all the bands had ‘ukulele players. Some of the great musicians that made the instrument very popular were: Eddie Kamae, Ohta-san, Lyle Ritz, Don Baduria, Sr., John Lukela, Jesse Kalima, Kahauanu Lake, and Peter Moon.
Today there is a renaissance of sorts, thanks to the popularity of the new generation of ‘ukulele players influencing the young people of Hawai‘i to pick up and learn to play; Troy Fernandez, Kelly-boy Delima, and Jake Shimabukuro. Herb Ohta, Jr. is just one breed of ‘ukulele players.
Herb’s interest in music was very evident at an early age. Herb’s grandmother taught him his first song on the ‘ukulele at the age of three. The song was “Happy Birthday.” His father, Ohta-San started his early instruction on the ‘ukulele and Herb continued to study music playing the viola in high school. Herb was also a member of The Honolulu Boys Choir, The Honolulu Children’s Opera Chorus, and The University High School Select Choir.
Herb continued to take formal lessons from his father until he was 12 years old, because he started to have other interest. After being inspired by listening to the Makaha Sons of Ni‘ihau and other local musicians at the age of 17, he became a devotee of Hawaiian music and the ‘ukulele. The ‘ukulele is in his genes and Hawaiian music is in his blood. Herb enjoys listening to all types of music, Classical, Jazz, Pop, Rock, Country, Hip-hop, Rap, Latin, Salsa, and Reggae. But Herb’s favorite songs to perform are anything Hawaiian and any types of ballads. He feels that Hawaiian songs and ballads bring out the natural purist sound of the instrument. Herb’s style is reminiscent of his father, but distinct and recognizable as his very own. There is a graceful “Nahenahe” quality that is very Hawaiian, reflecting the inspirations of ‘ukulele virtuoso’s Eddie Kamae and of course Ohta-San.
At 11 years old, Herb, Jr. began to teach for his father’s ‘ukulele school occasionally while his father traveled away from home for business. In 1992, Herb started his own ‘ukulele classes and gave lessons at Sonny D’s ‘Ukulele Shop in Waipahu, O‘ahu, Harry’s Music Store in Kaimuki, O‘ahu.
Teaching six days a week, Herb also finds time to compose new material, entertain at private and public functions, produce, and record. His recording debut was in 1990 on his father’s recording. Since then, Herb has recorded on over 50 recordings. With fourteen Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award nominations to his credit, he won a Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award for ʻUkulele Nahenahe” in 2011, “Pure ʻUkulele” in 2013, and “’Ukulele Friends” in 2015. Herb is also four-time Hawai‘i Music Award Winner as well. Herb has released 3 national releases in Japan, 1 in Taiwan, and co-authored two ‘ukulele instructional books with Grammy Award artist Daniel Ho that was released in Japan and the United States. In 2015 Herb published a songbook of his arrangements in Korea.
As a teacher, composer, recording artist, entertainer, and producer, Herb Ohta, Jr. solidly establishes himself in the company of musicians who promote our Hawaiian instrument in the music landscape today. It is Herb’s goal to share the beauty of Hawai’i’s music, its culture, and the ‘ukulele to people all over the world. Herb has performed throughout the state of Hawai‘i and has traveled overseas to Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Australia, The United Kingdom, and the mainland USA.
Herb Ohta, Jr. is certainly a vanguard of his generation of ‘ukulele players, and he is well on his way to matching his father's legacy.
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Circa 1940: Kamaka 'Cigar Box' Ukulele - 'Cedar Wood'
One of the ultimate historical and collectible ukuleles on the vintage market, handcrafted by Samuel Kamaka Jr. This wonderful piece remains in original condition with normal strum and play wear. Historians say that only a few of these vintage Kamaka cigar box ukuleles were created by Samuel Kamaka Jr. in the 1940s-1950s. This beautiful piece is the very same instrument featured in the ukulele book, The Ukulele: A Visual History by Jim Beloff. The ukulele is featured on page 83 and is the top instrument - there are two pictures of a Kamaka cigar box ukulele on the page.
Urban legend says that Samuel Kamaka Jr. had a neighbor who enjoyed smoking cigars and as he smoked the cigars he was left with the empty cigar boxes. The man gave 12 of these vintage cigar boxes to Kamaka - of which Kamaka successfully made 7 cigar box ukuleles. The neck and fretboard are hand carved from Hawaiian monkeypox wood and the body of the instrument is made from the 1886 cigar box (cedar wood) complete with the original metal hinges on the soundboard.
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Leeward Breeze - Rainbow Over Mauna Kea(written by Leeward Breeze)
Leeward Breeze - Guitar. Recorded Live at Kamapua'a Reef, December 31, 1999, Wahipana, Maiu, Hawaii.
At the turn of the millenium Leeward stumbled upon a group of wayfarers on the Hawaiian Island of Maui several miles outside of Wahipana. He settled in on an establishment called Kamapua'a Reef. What ensued was a spiritual journey to the heart of Manua Kea. The group who welcomed him spoke of Pele and her goodness yet austere reprehension of man's foolishness. As this all unfolded he dreamed one night of a beautiful figure with long brown hair and soft tanned skin with a face of compassion looking over the mountain. As he immersed deeper and deeper into the mystical world, all earthly desires ceased, including his fellow traveler, James Beam. Complete transcendence out of the moment and into a timeless union with this crater in the volcanic mountain took old Leeward by the hand. Then one day he noticed the blemish on Mauna Kea ... white pimples protruding from the great hill. The telescopes. Man's insistence that sacred is profane, profane is sacred and a complete disregard of the spiritual in the advance of some observation of 'what's out there.' After mentioning it to the group they told him the story and the struggle they have been fighting against theses blemishes. Leeward became an outspoken voice for this cause. Yet one night he had another dream where this goddess's face appeared but this time with anger and a prominent fist raised with the other pointing westward as 'little people' (Leeward finding out later they are the Menehune) were working feverishly upon her command to restore the island to its natural state. He stepped up his efforts to protest this encroachment of technology on sacred grounds and the need to respect this orb, our home. Yet it proved a failure. The group was thankful for his valiant efforts and on his last night in Wahipana they all gathered around a bold and warming fire. He caressed his guitar for the first time since his journey and what ensued was this extemporaneous air approximating the musical arc of the region. As he played, a rainbow appeared over Mauna Kea, despite the evening dark. So fantastic was this light that all present were in awe. The next day Leeward's departure was an emotional farewell but Denver curiously called him state side. Sadly once Leeward arrived back in Honolulu he reunited with Mr Beam mostly due to the dejection he felt from his inability to exact change. Percy Shelley came to his mind. On a final note, Leeward has said that he doesn't recall playing the guitar that night ... as if he were in a trance. Listeners, we would normally have blamed Jimmy Beam; but old Jimbo wasn't there. So the story goes.
Recorded by: Mauka Mele O Ka La, Kahuna, People of Maui.
Hawaiian Car Rental - Singing with Ukulele
I wrote the lyrics after a long unpleasant experience with A-1 Car Rental in Honolulu, Hawaii (they also go by the name of Economy). The melody is Blowing in the Wind.