Hālau o Ka Hanu Lehua - Wahine (2022 Hula ‘Auana)

Updated: Apr. 23, 2022 at 2:24 PM HST
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This original composition by Kumu Carlson Kamaka Kukona III takes us on a huaka‘i (trip) to the lush northeastern shore of Kaua‘i. The song documents the journey to Limahuli and Kē‘ē with this kumu, Mae Kamāmalu Klein and members of their Papa ‘Ūniki ‘Ōlena in June of 2000. The view seen from upland Limahuli Gardens inspired this composition.

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