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Joshua “Baba” Tavares and Kekuʻiapoiwanui Navas-Colburn share their experiences in composing "E Ola Mau Nā Kupa," a mele dedicated to Pūnana Leo o Kona – 1 of 13 new compositions from "Mele Pūnana Leo." E Ola Mau Nā Kupa Haku ʻia e Baba Tavares & Kekuʻiapoiwa...
Kalehua and Kaʻula Krug share their experiences in composing "Mele Pūnana Leo," a mele dedicated to Pūnana Leo o Waiʻanae – 1 of 13 new compositions from "Mele Pūnana Leo." Mele Pūnana Leo Haku ʻia e Kalehua Krug & Kaʻula Krug Pūnana Leo o Waiʻanae Pūnana...
Kaʻala Fay Camara Dudoit and Kaluhea Fay Dudoit share their experiences in composing "He Lama Kukui," a mele dedicated to Pūnana Leo o Molokaʻi – 1 of 13 new compositions from "Mele Pūnana Leo." He Lama Fukui Haku ʻia e Kaʻala Fay Camara Dudoit & Kaluhea Fay...
Kamalei and Kamaʻehua Kawaʻa share their experiences in composing "ʻO Wailuku Kuʻu Pūnana Leo," a mele dedicated to Pūnana Leo o Maui – 1 of 13 new compositions from "Mele Pūnana Leo." ʻO Wailuku Kuʻu Pūnana Haku ʻia e Kamalei Kawaʻa & Kamaehu Kawaʻa Pūnana Leo o...
Kainani Kahaunaele and Kaniaulono Hapai share their experiences in composing "Ahe Nani Ka Laulā o Puna," a mele dedicated to Pūnana Leo o Kauaʻi – 1 of 13 new compositions from "Mele Pūnana Leo. Ahe Nani Ka Laulā O Puna Haku ʻia e Kainani Kahaunaele & Kaniaulono...
Kalehua Ontai and Keakamaluhiwa Perreira share their experiences in composing "He Pāpahi Haʻaheo," a mele dedicated to Pūnana Leo o Hilo – 1 of 13 new compositions from "Mele Pūnana Leo. He Pāpahi Haʻaheo Haku ʻia e Kalehua Ontai & Keakamaluhiwa Perreira Pūnana...
Flanked by the steep Koʻolau mountains and the blue serenity of the Pacific waters, the humble town of Waimānalo has long been a gathering place for the best of Hawaiian music. It was here that Gabby “Pops” Pahinui held his famous backyard jam sessions. Despite no...
ʻŌiwi TV’s original music series “Mele Ma Ka Lihiwai” presents its first episode of season 4, located at Kaʻelepulu river in Kailua, Oʻahu. In this episode, we are joined with the amazing women of Holoholo Queens and their keiki! These women have bonded through...
ʻŌiwi TV’s original music series “Mele Ma Ka Lihiwai” presents its first episode of season 4, located at Kaʻelepulu river in Kailua, Oʻahu. In this episode, we are joined with the amazing women of Holoholo Queens and their keiki! These women have bonded through...
Some of the best artists and musicians in the world are influenced by their culture and language. In this episode we will look at how important art and music is to the survival of indigenous languages.
Komo like nō nā ʻano kānaka hana noʻeau mai ʻō a ʻō i ke kalewa a kūʻai aku i kā lākou mau hana nani a launa ʻole ma ka pule Mele Manaka. No Manaola, he mea hou aku kāna e kaʻana aku ai i pili iā Mauna Kea. Merrie Monarch week brings artists from all over Hawaiʻi to...
Mele Ma Ka Lihiwai | Episode 7: Keilana Mokulehua ʻŌiwi TV’s original music series “Mele Ma Ka Lihiwai” presents its seventh episode of season 4, located at Kaʻelepulu river in Kailua, Oʻahu. In this episode, we are joined with a new up and coming artist, Keilana...
Mele Ma Ka Lihiwai | Episode 6: Kaʻikena Scanlan ʻŌiwi TV’s original music series “Mele Ma Ka Lihiwai” presents its sixth episode of season 4, located at Kaʻelepulu river in Kailua, Oʻahu. In this episode, we are joined with Kaʻikena Scanlan and some of his hoa...
Mele Ma Ka Lihiwai | Episode 6: Kaʻikena Scanlan ʻŌiwi TV’s original music series “Mele Ma Ka Lihiwai” presents its sixth episode of season 4, located at Kaʻelepulu river in Kailua, Oʻahu. In this episode, we are joined with Kaʻikena Scanlan and some of his hoa...
Mele Ma Ka Lihiwai | Episode 5: Waimānalo Sunset Band ʻŌiwiTV’s original music series “Mele Ma Ka Lihiwai” presents its fifth episode of season 4, located at Kaʻelepulu river in Kailua, Oʻahu. In this episode, we are joined with the vibrant musicians of Waimānalo...
Mele Ma Ka Lihiwai | Episode 5: Waimānalo Sunset Band ʻŌiwiTV’s original music series “Mele Ma Ka Lihiwai” presents its fifth episode of season 4, located at Kaʻelepulu river in Kailua, Oʻahu. In this episode, we are joined with the vibrant musicians of Waimānalo...
ʻŌiwi TV’s original music series “Mele Ma Ka Lihiwai” presents its fourth episode of season 4, located at Kaʻelepulu river in Kailua, Oʻahu. In this episode, we are joined with the “moʻo” of Project KULEANA from Hilo, Hāna, Koʻolaupoko and Koʻolauloa. Project KULEANA...
ʻŌiwi TV’s original music series “Mele Ma Ka Lihiwai” presents its fourth episode of season 4, located at Kaʻelepulu river in Kailua, Oʻahu. In this episode, we are joined with the “moʻo” of Project KULEANA from Hilo, Hāna, Koʻolaupoko and Koʻolauloa. Project KULEANA...
ʻŌiwi TV’s original music series “Mele Ma Ka Lihiwai” presents its third episode of season 4, located at Kaʻelepulu river in Kailua, Oʻahu. In this episode, we are joined with Kalani Peʻa and some of his hoa hoʻokani a hīmeni from Maui. Tune in to hear some of his...
ʻŌiwi TV’s original music series “Mele Ma Ka Lihiwai” presents its third episode of season 4, located at Kaʻelepulu river in Kailua, Oʻahu. In this episode, we are joined with Kalani Peʻa and some of his hoa hoʻokani a hīmeni from Maui. Tune in to hear some of his...
ʻŌiwiTV’s original music series “Mele Ma Ka Lihiwai” presents its second episode of season 4, located at Kaʻelepulu river in Kailua, Oʻahu. In this episode, we are joined again with the kāne of Pō & the 4fathers - a composition of kāne from Oʻahu and Hawaiʻi...
Mele Ma Ka Lihiwai Episode 7: Nā Wai ʻEhā ʻŌiwi TV’s original music series “Mele ma ka Lihiwai” presents its seventh episode of season 3, located at Kaʻelepulu river in Kailua, Oʻahu with the handsome young men of Nā Wa ʻEhā. Enjoy the falsetto harmonies of Kamalei...
Mele Ma Ka Lihiwai Episode 6: Napua Greig ʻŌiwi TV’s original music series “Mele ma ka Lihiwai” presents its sixth episode of season 3, located at Kaʻelepulu river in Kailua, Oʻahu with the talented Napua Greig. Accompanying her are fellow musicians, Sean Naleimaile,...
Mele Ma Ka Lihiwai Episode 5: Pōkiʻi Seto ʻŌiwi TV’s original music series “Mele ma ka Lihiwai” presents its fifth episode of season 3, located at Kaʻelepulu river in Kailua, Oʻahu. In this episode, we are joined with Pōkiʻi Seto and his unique Hawaiian music. In this...
Mele Ma Ka Lihiwai Episode 4: Kapena ʻŌiwi TV’s original music series “Mele ma ka Lihiwai” presents its fourth episode of season 3, located at Kaʻelepulu river in Kailua, Oʻahu. In this episode, we are joined with the multi Nā Hōkū Hanohano award winners, Kapena. In...
Mele Ma Ka Lihiwai Episode 3: Nā Leo Manu ʻŌiwi TV’s original music series “Mele ma ka Lihiwai” presents its third episode of Season 3, located at Kaʻelepulu river in Kailua, Oʻahu. In this episode, we are joined with some of our friends from the Hawaiian language...
Mele Ma Ka Lihiwai: Episode 2: Izik ʻŌiwi TV’s original music series “Mele ma ka Lihiwai” presents its second episode of Season 3, located at Kaʻelepulu river in Kailua, Oʻahu. In this episode, we are joined with up and coming Hawaiian artist, Izik. Throughout the...
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...
