Robert King Andia is a born and raised in Hawai`i with a lot of exposure and experience to other cultures around the world. Through he latest project entitled “Ancient Hawai`i”, Robert and his team is able to bring Hawai`i culture and our mo`olelo to a new level with today’s technology. Be sure to watch and listen to the stories behind the artist and this amazing project. To see all of the work from “Ancient Hawai`i”, please be sure to check out the website at www.hawaiiancient.com
Learning under the mentorship of the late great Uncle Kahauanu Lake, Uncle Walter Kawaiʻaeʻa has been in the world of Hawaiian music for over 50 years. He has learned and experienced a lot over the years, including moʻokūʻauhau or genealogy. Uncle Walter also shares a mele with us played on the ʻukulele given to him... Read More
This episode is part 2 of episode 2 with Robert King Andia. We have 2 of Robertʻs models from his project “Ancient Hawai`i” sharing their mana`o on the roles they played and their connection to these old traditional stories. Art is an expression of the artist and to see one persons expression of Hawaiian culture... Read More
Young up-and-coming pastor, preacher, motivation speaker and entrepreneur Elijah McShane shares about his passion to the Word of God and Hawaiian culture. A great shot of energy and faith for everyone!
After 27 episodes, we come to the closing of our 3rd season with episode 28. In this episode, we recap who we have spoken to this year and a brisk skim over the stories weʻve heard. Get ready for season 4 on our new day and time. Our new episodes will air the first Friday... Read More
As a 4th generation Asian American born and raised here in Hawaiʻi, Dawn has a great message to share not just through her words, but through her amazing art, from painting to ceramics and more!
Starting off for season 4, we have young entrepreneurs Jessica and Kalani Kamanaʻo, the owners of a popular açaí bowl shop on Oʻahu called HI Cravings. If you haven’t tried their very ʻono açaí bowls, check out their (2) locations, Downtown Honolulu and Kapōlei at Ka Makana Aliʻi. As delicious as their bowls are, their... Read More
Description: Adam describes the homes of Queen Liliuʻokalani at Haleʻākala, Paokalani, Washington Place, Muʻolaulani, and ʻIolani Palace to Nohea Hirahara. Sponsors: Hawaii Council for the Humanities
Description: Adam discusses the first group of people that lived in Papakōlea, the area around Papakōlea including Queen Liliuʻokalaniʻs garden. Sponsors: Kamehameha Schools
Interviewed by: Adam Keawe Manalo-Camp Description: Māpuana Hayashi-Simpliciano is a Kanaka Maoli and Ainu rights advocate, educator, scholar, poet and hip-hop artist. Adam and Māpuana discuss King Kalākaua’s role in Japanese migration to Hawaiʻi, treatment of indigenous people of Japan, and how she learned ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi on her bus ride’s home from her hula performances.
Connie Florez is an indigenous film producer and director. She was born in Fairfield California and now lives in Hilo. She has made many influential movies. Connie discusses current projects including, The Glade’s and Koolau the Leper, and past projects, Kumu Hina and Ke Kulana He Mahu. More information on Connie Florez can be found... Read More
Sponsors: Kamehameha Schools Interviewer: Adam Keawe Manalo-Camp Description: http://keyproject.org/ (808) 239-5777 info@keyproject.org Aulii Dudoit is the Executive Director at KEY Project. The Kualoa-Heeia Ecumenical Youth (KEY) Project was founded in 1968 through the efforts of churches, community residents, and social agencies. The mission of KEY Project is to nurture and promote the cultural, environmental, social,... Read More
Kapena’s great grandmother was a kumu hula and ukulele singer. Kapena started researching his roots while at Harvard and produced his thesis on the Hawaiian Room. Baptista interviewed many of the former Hawaiian Room singers at a reunion they held at the Lexington, a nightclub in New York City. Other resources:“Hawaiian Room” the movie: https://www.pbshawaii.org/pbs-hawaii-presents-the-hawaiian-room/More... Read More
Sha Merirei Ongelungel is a Palauan-American professional rabble rouser. She’s spent the better part of the last two decades working in digital media, finding different ways to combine social media and her special brand of productive pettiness to be a positive force in the community.
Natasha Hanisi nee Lemoto resides in Sydney, Australia and is a wife and mother of two sons. Born on Ngapui whenua in Te Ika a Maui (also known as North Island, New Zealand), raised in Tonga with Tongan, Samoan, Hawaiian ancestry, she has called Australia home for the past 30 years. She has expertise in... Read More
Romano Cortes Jorge is a journalist and owner of Strawberry Jams Music Studio. He has decades of experience as a newspaper and TV section editor as well as covered important stories in the Philippines. He’ll be talking about his experience under Martial Law under Philippine dictator, Ferdinand Marcos, and the Marcos’ ties to Hawai’i.
Ned Pablo of Guåhan is an Indigenous Chamorro and grassroots activist from the Marianas Islands and this is his story about Chamorro sovereignty and a message for all our Pacific Island brothers and sisters of the Pacific.
Nā Wāhine Koa documents the life of four mana Hawaiian wahine for sovereignty and demilitarization. Being interviewed is Aunty Terri, one of these Wahine Koa. Nanea Lo introduces the book by reading a passage about Aunty Terri. Aunty Terri tells us about herself and the many projects that she is involved in today and in... Read More
Na Pua o Haumea Indigenous Birthkeepers in partnership with La Ho’iho’i Ea Honolulu presents HANAU EA: RECLAMATION AND RESURGENCE OF INDIGENOUS MIDWIFERY AND BIRTH PRACTICES. An event held at Waiwai Collective on July 5. Indigenous Midwives from Canada, America, and Hawaii share about the important birth-related work they are doing within their Nations. @Autumn Cavender,... Read More
The discussion will cover the University of Hawaii’s historical management of Mauna Kea, the role that astronomy and Native Hawaiian communities have played in the past, and the current conflict over development on Mauna Kea. The panel includes Camille Kalama, Attorney, Native Hawaiian Legal Corporation, Gregory Chun Ph.D. senior adviser to University of Hawaii on... Read More