Mele Fong and her husband Richard Tom – The Hawaiian Serenaders – sing and play Ka’ahumanu on ukulele and u-bass over photos of the royal society that honors Queen Ka’ahumanu and her legacy (words below) #playuke #ukulelemusic #hawaiiansongs
The Ahahui is a royal society of Native Hawaiian women honoring Queen Ka’ahumanu, King Kamehameha’s favorite wife and more. Mele has been a member in good standing since 2004 and has served as chapter historian telling Hawaiian history stories at monthly membership meetings.
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Kaahumanu Alii (Queen Ka’ahumanu’s legacy) – https://youtu.be/JoU6_2YjITc
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Lei Ka’ahumanu i ke aloha Ka’ahumanu is wreathed in love
Lei ha’aheo i ka lanakila Pride’s wreath in victory
Lei i ka mamo hulu melemele Lei of yellow mamo feathers
Lei Hawai’i kou inoa Hawai’i’s crown your name
Chorus:
E ola e ka i a me ka mahi Long live the I and the Mahi, warrior class
E ala na kini o ka ‘aina Arise, kinsmen of the land
Ho’okahi pu’uwai me ka lokahi One heart in unity
I ola ka inoa ‘o Ka’ahumanu To perpetuate the name Ka’ahumanu
Eia ko lei e lei ai Here is your lei to wear
Na ke aloha i lawe mai nei By love brought here
I lei ho’oheno mau ia nou An expression of continuing affection
I ola ka inoa ‘o Ka’ahumanu To perpetuate the name of Ka’ahumanu
Chorus:
E ola e ka i a me ka mahi
E ala na kini o ka ‘aina
Ho’okahi pu’uwai me ka lokahi
I ola ka inoa ‘o Ka’ahumanu
