#Henohea Kane
KS Maui Hawaiian Ensemble students record re-imagined ‘Boarder’s Song’ about Lahaina
The song, “Yonder Lahaina Mountains,” was released on Dec. 31 and features the voices of musical artists Kaleo Phillips, Marvin Tevaga and Kapena DeLima, along with the Kamehameha Schools Maui Ensemble choir and hula dancers. Affectionately known as “The Boarder’s Song,” it was originally composed by Alice K. K. Banham. Phillips, who was among those who lost his home in the August wildfires, said the inspiration for recording the song with KS Maui came to him in a dream.
Update/Postponed: CNHA hosts hula and mele workshop fundraiser to benefit Maui
The Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement hosts a day long hula and mele workshop fundraiser, Kōkua Nā Hono Aʻo Piʻilani, on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Windward Community College, Hale ʻĀkoakoa. Proceeds from the event will directly benefit ongoing Maui relief efforts.
MAUI DANCER CLAIMS 2009 MISS ALOHA HULA TITLE
The women of two Maui halau were greeted with signs and chant upon their arrival at Kahului airport Sunday morning. The hula dancers returned to Maui after a successful appearance at 46th Annual Merrie Monarch Festival in Hilo. Maui’s own Cherissa Henoheanapuaikawaokele Kane became the first Maui dancer in 30 years to earn the title […]
