Kaʻiwakīloumoku Center

Mele Hoʻoheno

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Join host Manu Boyd of the KS Ho‘okahua Cultural Vibrancy Group for Mele Hoʻoheno, a new podcast series that explores cherished mele Hawai‘i and connects songs to celebrated haku mele, pae‘āina landscapes and expressions of aloha ‘āina. The 30-minute format highlights selected mele as springboards for discussions sprinkled with colorful mo‘olelo, ‘ōlelo Hawai‘i, anecdotes and personal connections.

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05 E Nihi Ka Hele - Mele Hoʻoheno 25.06.2026 27:37

Join host Manu Boyd for another deep-dive into mele Hawaiʻi. This time he explores a mele huakaʻi titled E Nihi ka Hele written by King Kalākaua. Enjoy!

04 Queenʻs Jubilee - Mele Hoʻoheno 15.05.2026 35:56

Host Manu Boyd delves into the history and moʻolelo surrounding Queenʻs Jubilee written by Princess Liliʻuokalani (prior to becoming Queen). Weʻll also take a listen to two different versions of the mele so sit back and enjoy!

03 Lei No Kaʻiulani - Mele Hoʻoheno 15.04.2026 25:52

Continuing the theme of last month, Manu Boyd shares the story and poetic nuances of Lei No Kaʻiulani. A mele published by Charles E. King and composed by John Edwards. This episode finishes off with a beautiful rendition by Robert Uluwehi Cazimero.

02 Kaʻiulani Aliʻi - Mele Hoʻoheno 05.03.2026 29:16

“Kaʻiulani Ali‘i” by Charles E. King Inspiredby World-renown Writer Robert Louis Stevenson. In this 30-minute audio podcast experience, you will learn the story and poetic nuances of a classic Hawaiian mele honoring Princess Kaʻiulani that will give you the tools and insights to better appreciate and enjoy the superb choral performance that culminates the podcast.

01 ʻĀinahau - Mele Hoʻoheno 30.01.2026 31:42

In the first set of monthly episodes, Manu Boyd is joined by Ho‘okahua colleague and long-time friend Kapalai‘ula de Silva. As a kumu hula, haku mele (composer) and mele Hawai‘i enthusiast, de Silva brings a wealth of ‘ike and interest to the table. The conversations are unscripted, and with ‘ukulele and music manuscripts on hand, the dialogues ebb and flow with spontaneity grounded in deep herita...