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In this podcast episode, host Manu Boyd explores the mele huakaʻi "Ipo Lei Manu" composed by Queen Kapiʻolani.

Join host Manu Boyd for another deep-dive into mele Hawaiʻi. This time he explores a mele huakaʻi titled E Nihi ka Hele written by King Kalākaua. Enjoy!

Host Manu Boyd delves into the history and moʻolelo surrounding Queenʻs Jubilee written by Princess Liliʻuokalani (prior to becoming Queen). Weʻll also take a listen to two different versions of the mele so sit back and enjoy!

Continuing the theme of last month, Manu Boyd shares the story and poetic nuances of Lei No Kaʻiulani. A mele published by Charles E. King and composed by John Edwards. This episode finishes off with a beautiful rendition by Robert Uluwehi Cazimero.

“Kaʻiulani Ali‘i” by Charles E. King Inspiredby World-renown Writer Robert Louis Stevenson. In this 30-minute audio podcast experience, you will learn the story and poetic nuances of a classic Hawaiian mele honoring Princess Kaʻiulani that will give you the tools and insights to better appreciate and enjoy the superb choral performance that culminates the podcast.

In the first set of monthly episodes, Manu Boyd is joined by Ho‘okahua colleague and long-time friend Kapalai‘ula de Silva. As a kumu hula, haku mele (composer) and mele Hawai‘i enthusiast, de Silva brings a wealth of ‘ike and interest to the table. The conversations are unscripted, and with ‘ukulele and music manuscripts on hand, the dialogues ebb and flow with spontaneity grounded in deep heritage knowledge.