OLA! Makali`i at Kahilu Theatre

OLA! Makali`i, 20 year concert celebration honors people from all walks of life who came together to instigate the re-birth of the practice, functionality, and traditions of Holo Moana. Birthed through the portal of Lononui?kea, Makali`i the double-hulled voyaging canoe born here in Waimea, presents a platform for community to practice their traditional lifestyles in a synergetic way. Over the past 20 years, Makali`i has served as a floating classroom, engaging the community of all ages to delve into the traditions of culture from the deck of a canoe.

Headlining this celebration is a child reared in the essense of Lononui?kea. Kaumakaiwa Kanaka`ole is the eldsest child of Kekuhi Keali`ikanaka`oleohaililani and the the eldest grand child of Pua Kanaka`ole Kanahele. A five-time winner of the N? H?k? Hanohano awards, Kaumakaiwa?s voice personifies depth and wisdom of family, environment and ancient spirit, while sparking a cadence and standard for the next generation of native Hawaiian musicians today. Through gentle ballads, sultry jazz tunes, energetic Hawaiian lyrics and contemporary compositions, the vocal stylings of Kaumakaiwa will embrace you to the core, allowing words and music to saturate the senses.