HE LEI POINA 'OLE PILI MAU I KA POLI…………
These are memories that I shall never forget, of special times, of beloved friends and family and of unique and beautiful places. Memories woven into heartfelt mele by kumu who have stood by my side and encouraged me to use my God-given talent, guided me with their wisdom and compassion and continue to inspire my life. I thank Loea Kawaikapuokalani Hewett and Kumu Hula Keala Ching. May their words forever touch your heart as they have touched mine! Listen and be enchanted, as they have been a great part of this CD project.
Please visit: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/rolindabean to order.
CD's also available at the Outrigger Keauhou Beach Hotel cultural office
Pili Mau I Ka Poli - Memorable Relationships
By Rolinda Bean, featuring Alula
'Auhea Ka Maluhia
This is Kumu's most recent CD and it features many of our favorite chants including: Ho Mai Ka Ike, Hali'a Ka Mihi, Kau Mai Ka La and many others. The cost is $15 and it is available at the Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort cultural office.
Laka: Inspiration For Hula
Hula and Chants by Kumu Keala Ching
Available at the Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort cultural office for $25
In the summer of 2008, Kumu Keala led a field trip through the Amy Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden, located on Hawaii Island in rural South Kona, showing us the plants that are noted in "The Unwritten Literature of Hawaii" by Nathaniel B. Emerson. Kumu pointed out individual plants that had specific meaning to traditional hula practitioners and he talked about the growing habits of the plants as well as how they were put to practical use. We learned about respect for the forest and about our connection to the land through understanding plants. In addition to discussing the plants, Kumu Keala explained the concept of Laka as the spirit and inspiration of hula. He showed how the properties of various plants can be seen in the movements, the rhythms, and the chants of traditional hula.
Laka: An Inspiration For Hula contains original compositions of chants and dances witten by Kumu Keala honoring the hula Goddess Laka. He also shares his knowledge of hula traditions and how the kino lau of laka is an integral part of hula; dancers hope to be as graceful as the bamboo, as delicate as the lehua, as steadfast as the koa tree, and wish to emulate the sound of the rustling pili grass.
This book is dedicated to Kumu Hula John Ka'imikaua (1958 - 2006), who was a guiding force for the perpetuation of hula protocol on the Island of Molokai, the birthplace of hula. We dedicate these chants for Laka to the memory of Kumu John in recognition of his commitment to education about the traditions and spirit of hula.
Ka'ana Notecards
Set of 5 notecards commerating Na Wai Iwi Ola's ceremony at the Hula Pa at Ka'ana, Molokai. Taken by renowned photographer Alvis Upitis, this set is printed on deluxe cardstock and is suitable for framing.
There is a limited supply of sets available - please order in advance by replying to the yahoo group poll with your name and number of sets desired. Sets are $25 each and include envelopes.
Na Wai Iwi Ola
The ancient waters of life
