Mele Ma Ka Lihiwai Episode 1: Nā Hoa
ʻŌiwi TV’s original music series “Mele ma ka Lihiwai” presents its first episode of season 3, located at Kaʻelepulu river in Kailua, Oʻahu. In this episode, we are joined with the falsetto trio, Nā Hoa. Join us as we talk story with Ikaika Blackburn, Halehaku Seabury, and Keoni Souza about the formation of Nā Hoa and how they grew into their “punch you in your face” Hawaiian music style, as well as new journeys undertaken to grow and expand their ʻike of music compositions. Join us as we delight in the chicken skin voices and comedic humor of the kāne of Nā Hoa.
Enjoy this episode, and those of many other talented artists of Hawaiʻi on “Mele Ma Ka Lihiwai” only on oiwi.tv and Spectrum Digital Channel 326.
About the Series
ʻŌiwi TV presents the second season of “Mele ma ka Lihiwai”, an original series celebrating the unique sounds of Hawaiʻi’s most renowned and talented musicians, bringing together celebrated artists performing traditional local favorites alongside new original compositions. Stringing these musical pieces together are talk story sessions – many ma ka ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi – about the inspirations and personal sentiments behind the diverse range of mele that each artist shares with us. Watch a new episode every other week beginning in August 2017 on Spectrum digital channel 326 or online at oiwi.tv.