Hula is a dance of illusions. Behind the grace and the sway there is grit, athleticism, and a knee-breaking, blister-inducing effort to leave everything you have on the dance floor. Every year, the best compete at the Merrie Monarch Festival, the world’s most prestigious hula competition. Kayli Ka’iulani Carr, who is in her last year […]
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Wahi Koʻikoʻi – Kūkaniloko – English – lanikai-beach
OFFICIAL – Somewhere Over the Rainbow 2011 – Israel “IZ” Kamakawiwo’ole - lanikai-beach.net
The 2011 re-edit of Israel “IZ” Kamakawiwoʻole’s Platinum selling hit “Over the Rainbow” OFFICAL video Listen to “Somewhere Over The Rainbow, The Best of Israel Kamakawiwo‘ole”: https://israelkamakawiwoole.lnk.to/bestof http://www.izhawaii.com
Halau Hula Na Lei o’ Liana, PIFA 2006: Aiea O Pele/Na Maka o Ka Hai – lanikai-beach
This was the last Pacific Islander Festival that my girls and I performed with our Kumu, Auntie Liana Iona. This kahiko depicts a battle between Pele (Fire goddess) and her sister, Na Maka o Ka Hai (goddess of water).
Holo Mai Pele – lanikai-beach
The intro to the great hula drama presented by Halau o Kekuhi that tells the great story of Pele and Hi’iaka.
