music

Joe Waialae at Nānākuli High School

Musician and Wai‘anae native Joe Waialae combines a presentation on medicinal herbs, lā‘au lapa‘au, with songs, music and humor in this highly entertaining visit with high school students.

Fifth Festival of Pacific Arts – The Polynesians

One of a series of programs documenting the 1988 Fifth Festival of Pacific Arts in Queensland, Australia, this video features the performances, art and crafts of the delegations from Samoa, Aotearoa (New Zealand), Cook Islands, Rapa Nui, and other Pacific island nations. Does not include the Hawai’i or Tahiti delegations, which are documented in other programs in the series.

Fifth Festival of Pacific Arts – The Melanesians

One of a series of programs documenting the 1988 Fifth Festival of Pacific Arts in Queensland, Australia, this video features the performances, art and crafts of the Fiji, Vanuatu, Kanaky (New Caledonia), and Papua New Guinea delegations.

Nā Hulu Kūpuna – Margaret Aipoalani

Tuti Kanahele visits with musician and Kaua‘i resident Margaret Aipoalani who demonstrates the techniques and patterns of Hawaiian quilting, tells stories of her younger days, and entertains with song, ʻukulele and piano.

Fifth Festival of Pacific Arts – Tahiti at the Festival

One of a series of programs documenting the 1988 Fifth Festival of Pacific Arts in Queensland, Australia, this video features the performances, art and crafts of the delegation from Tahiti.

Fifth Festival of Pacific Arts – Nā Mamo o Hawai‘i

One of a series of programs documenting the 1988 Fifth Festival of Pacific Arts in Queensland, Australia, this video features the performances, art and crafts of the Hawai‘i delegation, led by students from the Kamehameha Schools.

Pacific Sound Waves

A compilation of music from Hawai‘i and the Pacific that celebrates our love for the land and gives voice to our cries for justice and sovereignty.

Aloha ‘Āina Concert – Part 1

Music, poetry and speeches, recorded at the 1988 Aloha ‘Āina concert at Andrews Amphitheater, Honolulu.

Aloha ‘Āina Concert – Part 2

Music, poetry and speeches, recorded at the 1988 Aloha ‘Āina concert at Andrews Amphitheater, Honolulu.

Ka Lā Ho‘iho‘i Ea

This July 31, 1986, gathering at Thomas Square in Honolulu was the first of a series of annual ceremonies held every year since then to re-establish the celebration of Ka Lā Ho‘iho‘i Ea (Restoration Day).