{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Hawaiian Concert Guide Show 699 - 27 Pineapples","description":"Hawaiian Concert Guide \u2013 Show 699 Theme: He Mele Inoa  Opening Set \u2013 Gregory Juan (Album: Kauluwehi) He Mele Inoa no Kauluwehi (1:49) Artist: Gregory Juan Album: Kauluwehi Language: Hawaiian We open Show 699 with a traditional mele inoa \u2014 a name chant honoring Kauluwehi. In Hawaiian culture, a mele inoa is more than a song; it is a formal proclamation of identity, lineage, and character. These chants carry mana (spiritual power) and often highlight the beauty, traits, and ancestral ties of the person being honored. Listen for:  Traditional chant phrasing Sparse, respectful instrumentation Emphasis on pronunciation and cadence  Honokahua Nani E (4:02) Artist: Gregory Juan Album: Kauluwehi Language: Hawaiian This song honors Honokahua, an area in West Maui known for its cultural and archaeological significance. The word nani means \u201cbeautiful,\u201d and the song reflects deep admiration for the land. Themes:  Love of place (mele \u02bb\u0101ina) Natural imagery Cultural remembrance   Kamalei Kawa\u02bba \u2013 Album: M\u0101naiakalani H\u0101laulani (3:31) Artist: Kamalei Kawa\u02bba Album: M\u0101naiakalani Language: Hawaiian A graceful contemporary Hawaiian composition. The title suggests heavenly or chiefly associations (lani meaning heaven or royalty). Kamalei blends traditional phrasing with modern melodic structure.  Clean acoustic arrangement Strong falsetto phrasing Contemporary Hawaiian production style  K\u0101lepa (3:22) Artist: Kamalei Kawa\u02bba Album: M\u0101naiakalani Language: Hawaiian \u201cK\u0101lepa\u201d references a name \u2014 possibly a person or a poetic symbol. In many Hawaiian compositions, personal names stand in for cherished relationships or deeper metaphors.  Storytelling lyric structure Light, flowing rhythm Clear enunciation of Hawaiian text   Kawika Kahiapo \u2013 Album: Ku\u02bbu Mana\u02bbo Ka Makani Ka\u02bbili Aloha (5:50) Artist: Kawika Kahiapo Album: Ku\u02bbu Mana\u02bbo Language: Hawaiian Translated as \u201cThe Wind That Snatches Away Love,\u201d this song uses classic Hawaiian metaphor, where wind represents emotional change, separation, or longing.  Rich acoustic guitar Emotional vocal phrasing Poetic metaphor rooted in natural forces  Kaulana Makapu\u02bbu (4:43) Artist: Kawika Kahiapo Album: Ku\u02bbu Mana\u02bbo Language: Hawaiian Makapu\u02bbu on O\u02bbahu\u2019s eastern shoreline is known for its lighthouse and powerful ocean views. This mele celebrates place with vivid imagery \u2014 cliffs, winds, and sea spray.  Pride of place Coastal imagery Deep knowledge of \u02bb\u0101ina   Les Waik\u012bkings \u2013 Album: Hapa Haole with a Twist Papio (2:13) Artist: Les Waik\u012bkings Album: Hapa Haole with a Twist Genre: Exotica A playful instrumental shift. \u201cPapio\u201d refers to a young jackfish common in Hawaiian waters. This track blends vintage steel guitar textures and surf-era island rhythm. The Hukilau (1:57) Artist: Les Waik\u012bkings Album: Hapa Haole with a Twist Genre: Exotica A classic hapa haole standard celebrating the communal fishing tradition of the hukilau. The hukilau emphasizes cooperation \u2014 everyone pulling the net together.  Ho\u2018okena \u2013 Album: Ho\u2018okena 5 Hawaiian Soul (4:32) Artist: Ho\u2018okena Album: Ho\u2018okena 5 Language: Hawaiian Written by Jon Osorio, this powerful anthem honors George Helm, a key figure in the Hawaiian cultural renaissance and the movement to protect Kaho\u02bbolawe.  Sovereignty Cultural revival Protection of land  Heha Waipi\u02bbo (3:49) Artist: Ho\u2018okena Album: Ho\u2018okena 5 Language: Hawaiian A closing tribute to Waipi\u02bbo Valley on Hawai\u02bbi Island \u2014 a place of dramatic cliffs, waterfalls, and deep historical significance. \u201cHeha\u201d conveys awe and admiration.  Tight multi-part harmony Traditional lyrical cadence Deep connection to \u02bb\u0101ina   Show 699 Flow Summary  Traditional name chant and mele \u02bb\u0101ina Contemporary Hawaiian songwriting Emotional metaphor and wind imagery Retro hapa haole exotica interlude Cultural anthem and powerful harmonies  A beautiful arc \u2014 from honoring a name, to honoring land, to honoring culture itself. ","author_name":"Hawaiian Concert Guide","author_url":"http:\/\/www.hawaiianconcertguide.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/40270020\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/199087770"}