Welcome to the RU-vid™ channel for the "native" Hawaii travelogue TV series, Kama'aina Backroads™. Broadcast throughout the State of Hawai'i on Oceanic Time-Warner's OC16, in Nevada on COX96, on the web at oc16.tv, and soon in more west coast markets, this is travel tv produced for na kama'aina (natives and Hawaii-acculturated locals) and travelers seeking a Hawaii experience with a native perspective. Each episode invites viewers to explore the best of destinations, historical and culturally significant sites, and to be a part of our "Kupuna Stories," an ongoing segment where we talk story with na kupuna (elders) in various regions of the islands -- sometimes spunky, always unrehearsed, and guaranteed to be an easy bridge to Hawaii of years gone by. Enjoy select segments from past episodes here on our RU-vid™ page. Mahalo
She was a definite treasure for Laupahoehoe. I lived up the road at Waipunalei Camp. Aunty Mona and my Mom went to school together and were good friends. My brothers and I would spend our time at the Point, swimming, fishing and doing what kids do. There were no cell phones back then, so if my Mom wanted to get a hold of us, she'd ring Aunty who would find one of the kids to call us and deliver the message. And Aunty would make sure we headed home in time, if she had to come looking for us...auwe. Loved her dearly.
Aloha Kamkoali'i, your message brought a tear to my eye and I can relate. We were blessed to meet Auntie Mona and hear her rememberences of life in Laupahoehoe.
@joshua81em eh HAOLE BOY who cares about spanish you guys all get your own stuff in spanish and we get our hawaiian language.....let us be and you can be a happy american spanish citizen while us in Hawaii is proud to say we ARE hawaiian and be humble about it.....so just mind your own comments and we will do the same have a GREAT day HA OLE!!!!!! Boy
@joshua81em you again? listen,a quarter of the u.s already speaks spanish.its in childrens t.v. shows so guess who's gonna be speaking spanish? your children and their children. Adios!
Beautiful, I wish Oahu elem. schools would teach kids hawaiian culture and how to do the old sku stuff..Unreall, keep it hawaiian:) My family from keaukaha:) Wish I raised my children in keaukaha
@easthawaiiman eh you bettah watch who u calling haole, k HAOLE! das my cuzin Kai in the middle and kaika at the end. If you dont know shit no say shit!
@rowelle great news, the 'Ulalena soundtrack is now available on iTunes! You can download the whole album, or pick your favorite songs from the show! Mahalo for being a fan.
This is so beautiful and have been performed in so many varied ways. Cyril's verson is spectacular, of course, because of his ki ho`alu. This is a mele ma`i for Kalakaua. Many times if a mele has references to "nuku manu", it very well may pertain to Kalakaua's ma`i. Reach the lyrics and research the history. You will find many treasured stories behind the mele.
hello cyril from the copeland family and from your godson,leonardo augustino gabriel copeland.we send our love. thank you for all of your beautiful music.
if any of us make it to heaven the music there will sound like cyril sounds!love from the copeland family and from your godson leonardo augustino gabriel copeland.
Merry Monarch is one of many reasons I like live in Hilo when I ho`i mai to Hawai'i nei. He kumu hou, ka 'olelo makuahina o ka po'e Hawai'i. Mahalo a nui!
Actually, in what will seem only a heartbeat - Hawaiian wiil transend both English language (. . . as we understand it today) - and surprisingly, Spanish language as well - (even though Spanish has multitudinal support! ) - pehaps soley because enlightned individuals will easily recognize Hawaiian as the "Voice Of The Soul" . . . a supremely important vehicle toward discovering our true identity and puirpose in the 21st Century.
Excellent! My only critique is to use a wind guard for your mike so that it cuts the wind sound and makes it easier to understand the narration. Great Concept. Good Work!
I really liked your cinematography, The music was a little loud so it was hard to hear your narration and just when it got good it was over. I would suggest a little less time for credits and a little more of your great work. Best of Luck!
I didn't know Auntie was an internet movie star! She is always a star to me. thank you for posting this video, I miss her so very much and this video made me cry reminding me just how special she is to the rest of the world as well.
