Mele Fong aka Ukulele Mele tells the story behind the traditional Hawaiian song Koni Au I Ka Wai. The song written by King Kalakaua in 1888 is a party song.
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LEARN TO PLAY THE SONG in the video titled Ukulele Mele Lesson | On the Beach at Waikiki | C and F-7 chords with Hum Ding-Ah Strum – https://youtu.be/lhwpJeFILZU
RELATED VIDEO – for music and related story:
Koni Au I Ka Wai (Maui ‘Ukulele Festivals) – https://youtu.be/PxcWWt0Qluc
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Native Hawaiian Mele Fong from Maui is an experienced educator and professional entertainer with over 50 years experience playing the ‘ukulele – Hawaii’s official instrument. Are UKE having fun yet? Watch. Listen. Play. The Ukulele Mele Way!
