Keali'i Reichel - Millennium Stage (September 10, 2019) 

So disrespectful to mute the final chant in honor and unity with Mauna Kea.

Keali'i's music and dancers soothed my homesick soul. Mahalo nui 🙏🏼🌺 Thank you Kennedy Center for making this available. A few suggestions: if you say you are celebrating First Nations cultures, then you must fully demonstrate it. Before the show, speak with and get to know the performers, and practice saying their names with them. Second, do not make edits to any performance. Indigenous viewers are very sensitive to this because we have a long history of being silenced and dismissed. Because of what you chose to edit, viewers are left to assume that this was a political move from The Kennedy Center. If that is true, then I would question your sincerity in hosting this festival. Yes, Mauna Kea is political and controversial, but so is the entire colonial history of First Nations. The promotion of our culture comes with the promotion of our story, which includes political action. It cannot be another way. It is what makes us who we are. It is what colonialism made of us. If you are honest in your promotion of First Nations, take care not to make the same mistakes our oppressors did. Honor us and our story. Allowing someone to share their story is not an endorsement of their political actions. It is democracy. It is decency. It is respect.

I am very blessed to live in Maui, in Makawao, right next Pi'iholo, where Keali'i Reichel lives. I always go see him when he plays at the MAC. This time I even went twice, one day after the other. He is definitely one of my VERY favorite singers and Kumu (Hula teacher). Nothing more beautiful than Hula!!! The most beautiful expression of kindness, grace, wisdom and respect. Aloha!

He has a beautiful voice when I am struggling with my illness which causes me so much pain I listen to him and relax x

I saw Keali I in concert on Maui when he was still doing the hula. What an amazing artist. I love Hawaii maholo

I discovered Keali'i' when he first started performing. Over the last 25 years I have thoroughly enjoyed not just his music, but also his enduring love of and stewardship of the culture and traditions of the Hawaiian nation. I, too, would have liked to experience the chant in solidarity with those on Mauna Kea.

BEAUTIFUL VOICE.. Beautiful music!❤❤❤❤

So, wow. I'm still trying to figure out how I feel about land acknowledgments. As always, Keali'i and the halau were awesomely beautiful and gracious. I am beyond disappointed that the Protocol at the end was muted. WOW! At a festival that is supposed to be honoring First Nations Cultures to then silence your guests. I'm at a loss.

...said with the greatest respect for your work and what you do, but being an institution that supports arts and cultures wouldn't it more respectful towards Hawaiian culture and spirituality not to erase the audio&sound on the few final minutes dedicated to something so important for their culture, their spirituality and their heart?

His voice and sound make my heart warm inside.

I have always loved the Sound of Hawaii 😊.. God bless you Kealii and your talented and gifted group... Keep up the Great Beautiful ❤️ Hard work my brothers and sisters..... Mahalo Mai Kakou.....

Hawaii is the most beautiful places in the world. I grew up with the music. My father was a musician. Played only Hawaiian music. I cry With love when I here it On utub. Brings back wonderful memories.

Why in the world would you cut off the ending? Disappointing.

WTF happen to the sound from the chant! Disrespectful

I have seen Kealii Reichel in concert twice, both times in downtown Seattle, he is a magical singer songwriter performer, just extremely exceptional!! Mahalo

Kennedy Center - Thank you for sponsoring this event and making this wonderful concert and performance available to us. However, *SHAME ON YOU* for censoring the audio for the last chant. Such irony for a celebration of First Peoples to choose to silence their voice.

I can't believe you muted the audio for the last piece! Very disrespectful and disappointing - KU KIA"I MAUNA!

This is just another example of shutting out the indigenous peoples of our world. I'm so disappointed that our chant was not heard.

It took just a dozen notes to break my heart and cause me yearn to return to the islands. Keali'i conveys aloha with each one and his spirit resonates with love of the land and of peace. Mahalo for posting this concert.

How dare you mute out the last 3 minutes of this video! Pilau! Shame on you. Kū kia'i mauna! E ola na pua o Hawai'i nei.

What happen?? Why is there no sound on the last chant?? Exactly, SHAME ON YOU!

Unbelievably soothing voice. Makes me so sentimental about Hawaii. Bless you and your voice. Bless Hawaii

Aloha to you Keali'li Reichel and your group and The Kennedy Center !!!!!! You represented Hawaiian traditions and culture and taught the people there on the mainland true, authentic Hawaiian lifestyle through your songs hula, and music. Me ke aloha pumehana, Robert S.J. Hu August 21, 2021. .

Hula is such a wonderful way to express one's emotions about the islands we so much love. So beautiful!!

En cette période difficile ici au Québec a cause du gouvernement votre musique me sauve et mets de la chaleur dans mon coeur. Je vous remercie profondément. Vous me faites un grand bien intérieur. Je vous aime du Québec ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ merci 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 un jour serai près de vous c'est un souhait.

This video was SUPER awesome! I totally loved it with a freakin passion! Hana Hou any time anywhere! The only problem that this video had was that someone due to whoever recorded this video accidently muted the volume to the Ku Kia'i Mauna chant and didn't realize it and i couldn't hear a damn thing and i wanted to hear it SOooo freakin bad!!! I'm SO disappointed! Hopefully someone will fix it soon so that we will be able to hear it this time!

What happened to the sound during the chant?! 😢

Im upset that the last part of this show didnt have any sound.but thats okay i know the energy from kealii and the girls.i can feel the power of the chant and the body language running through my veins and my body?even though the sound was purposly cut off.we are mauna kea!!!!!! Forever!

Here we go AGAIN!. Why did the you guys cut the sound on the last chant!!!!

Why on the world did you have to cut out the chanting of Muana Kea our beloved Aina. You not only desecrate our heritage but our love for our Aina, our people and our society.

Aloha my Brothers n Sisters from the Puget Sound/Seattle, Mainland! Wish I were there, Mahalo

Beautiful and very moving but why did they turn off the sound for the chant. Ku Kia I Mauna ?????

Love Keali's singing. Brings back a lot of Hawaii's memories Mahalo!!!

What a precious gift to Hawaii. Over the 30 years of listening, I never tire of his mele and the stories that he shares. Mahalo nui loa! Your music warms the soul.

Keali’i is amazing! Have been a fan for decades but just now viewed this RU-vid. The muting at the end only inspired me to refresh and restudy hula gestures- the Hawaiian language.

Love Love Love Keali'i Reichel, Hawaii, all of the islands-Many blessings to you all for traveling so far to sing and teach us ! I am going to live there in retirement , and I am so excited. about it! Mahalo! Thank you Kennedy Center, you are so awesome!

Awww why did they mute them..so uncool.....auwee pilau bugga..Ku Ki'ai Mauna...🙌

With Willie K's recent passing, I'm missing home and just listening to Hawaiian music and came across this video. I love the Hawaiian Culture and the musicians like Willie K and Keali'i Reichel.

would've been nice . to have heard the chant at the end. Ku Kiai Mauna . Beautiful show from Bruddah Kealii and his peoples.

Thank you for this wonderful concert with bruddah Kea'lii

That was the most awesome hour or so that I've had the pleasure of listening to an incredible Kumu Hula and singer, wonderful musicians and beautiful dancers. I truly miss Maui. I'm angry that the end of the program was silenced...why?!! I stood on the shore next to the Hale Koa when I was a little boy, maybe six, and I looked across the waters at Diamond Head. I knew then I wanted to return to Hawaii one day to climb that mountain. In 1991, my dream came true but I was so disappointed at what I saw...the high rises, concrete, traffic and more. The desecration of Hawaiian lands. I wasn't born a Hawaiian but my heart and my soul felt such instant love for this beautiful aina and the kama'aina.

Mahalo nui loa in Iesu/I'O Name. Lots of Pilikia now in Hawaii nei. I think satan hates Hawai'i because so much Aloha being suppressed. Keep the Faith! Maybe we make but Ke Akua will give us Lanakila in the end. I don't care if someone takes my life, but if I make, I go straight to Lani! Love you Keal'i in the name of I'O! I have lived in Hawai'i nei for about 53 years and I am 74 years old. Thought I am a Kotonk, I am in heart a Ma

TKC, mahalo for hosting this beautiful event. I have watched this many times since 2019. I am still mad at how you cut out a powerful, meaningful, and historical oli that is part of history to be presented here and you will never recover from it again! KU KIA'I MAUNA!

Hace más de 30 años que estuve en hawaii .y me encantó, su gente ,amable su folklore y la belleza de su paisaje .conocí varias islas .un encanto .,lástima que no hablo inglés y tampoco hawaiano .pero entre ,los diferentes recuerdos ,.,una biblia en hawaiano ..por cierto en español el idioma de hawaii, podemos leerlo sin problemas aunque no lo entendamos ...al oído escuchar el idioma vuestro suena dulce y agradable.,un placer a los oídos....guardo un grato recuerdo ....saludos a todo hawaii

That was awesome. Love Keali'i. But oh boy, having that last part muted was not cool at all.

Mi admiración,respeto su cultura y folklore,saludos desde Xalapa Veracruz Mexico

Outrageous that the ending chant was silenced. ʻOnipaʻa!!!

Thank You so much for this moment.

OH HOW MY HEART FINDS HOME IN HAWAIIAN CULTURE N MUSIC, LOVE TO LOVE, GRACE TO GRACE; MY FIRST DUTY STATION/ FORD ISLAND, PEARL HARBOR OAHU HI 1981-1985

I hope to one day be able to see Keali’i Reichel perform. One of my favorite Hawaiian songs is Pua Mikinolia. I’ve only had the pleasure of seeing Willie K. perform.

Merci. J'aime vos chants, même si je n'y comprends rien.J'adore cette musique, c'est doux à mes oreilles. Les danseuses sont d'une grâce extraordinaire. Merci encore.

mahalo nui loa! great to open my computer and see Hawaiian music and especially my friend, Kekai singing.... love you, Jan

"We not da language police" 😆 ... Miss home from that first note! BAYBADEES BRAH! Maui No ka Oi

Aloha from TEXAS! Thanks for this beautiful ceremony! Can't wait to touch grounds on my Hawaii! 🙏🤙💜😥 12 year's is long! 💜💜💜

So lovely. The dancers in the blue dresses were moving just like the ocean. So smooth so rolling ebbing tide

His standard is never lessened. Him and his groups surely have, is, and will entertain and continue to provide that which he can give. Mahalo!

Does anyone know what the ending chant is called? Or have a link to a video/audio of it? I’d love to hear/learn it

ケアリーレイシェル様。久しぶりに聴きましたがやはり最高です。 何故かあまりにも感動をして涙が！！！ ケアリーレイシェル様。MAHALO これからも素晴らしいご活躍をして下さい。 日本より応援しております。💕💕💕

Koali Mele a ka pu'uwai Pupu a'o ewa Kawaiokalena Hanohano o Maui E O Mai No Luna MaunaLeo Kananaka Ke Aloha For anyone that wants to know what songs he sang in order they can all be found separately all by Keali'i Reichel

Kawaipunahele will always be my favorite Keali'i' song. Calms my soul when i feel anxious.

..why can I not hear the last song from min 59.15 ???

mahalo!!! I love hawaiian!! from日本

素晴らしい演奏と歌声、一糸乱れぬダンサーに感激です🌺

makes my soul smile. as did iz

Auwe! The haole guy should have practiced his speech before he went on! This is from so long ago but it's sacred to us local folks. Well, I am set to enjoy the beautiful voice of "Kay-alee-ee Ray-shell".

How shame! Learn to pronounce his name!

You have beautiful and elegant dancer.

How I never know about the live broadcast of this? Not even a year ago and I wen miss em

チャントの音声が消えてしまっていたのが残念です。

Oh this is so sad that the audio is off on the last chant.

I always love listening to Keali'i's music. It really hits home with me because my name is Keali'i

It’s just a thought and maybe be I’m just saying Bring back your dancers from 1995 to dance with you once again. That’s would make me very happy before I go home.

Who made that man the compere who couldn't even pronounce the name correctly? How embarrassing. Were no Hawaiians available for the job. Step up bruddahs, don't stay in the background.

Why was the sound cut for the Hawai'ian protest at the end of the video?

Just happened to have found this tonight. Such a joy as always. You mentioned you put the kahiko on your album but with an auwana version. Can you tell me what album and name of mele? Mahalo

OUTRAGEOUS to censor Keali'i at the end in his chant of solidarity with the forces preserving Mauna Kea. the essence of the problem of colonialism in a nutshell! Auwe! bad behavior, Kennedy Center! Hawaiian music is not just for entertainment, by the way. there is a history of resistance to colonialism - and cultural integrity- that you just stepped on, Kennedy Center.

where is the volume for the Mauna Kea chant at the end of this/ was it redacted??

Mahalo Nui!!! Stunning and beautiful ... ALL of it!! I loved seeing the people in the audience dancing along too!! What I love most about Hawaii is the love and respect for the Aina, the traditions, the history, and the preservation of the culture and heritage. ❤ The sound went out at 59:19... I would LOVE to have heard it, and I respect that it was a chant, and meant for only the audience present to hear.

I love Kealiʻi Reichel but i swear i heard Raps Reiplinger AKA Aunty Maria Lani Cooking Show

KR is a cool cat. I use to work at HNL airport back in the mid-90's on his way up to stardom. He and his halau would fly out from inter Island terminal and he always had time to talk. The late Braddah IZ was also nice. He signed my uku when we had to screen him in the AOA before fork lifting him up on Aloha Air. Aloha aku makou, kakou. The late Uncle Willie K, was rude AF and always portrayed a bad boy image wearing slippers, but later on became less and less rude over the year's and easier to approach. Aloha okou, kakou, makou. 🌺((🤙🏾))

Can someone post the actual translations in english for these songs? Like where i can find them

You are all amazing and thank you for all the deep loving energies and Aroha

This music and dance touches one's soul.

Delightful, soothes the soul.

Keali'i Reichel, the best there is!

It is so mai kai to have places like this institution where many cultures gather a nd be proud of who where what why when we are MAHALO n ALOHA cp

this opening of legs is very common in Hawaiian dances. What does this represent?

Missing the homeland of Oahu and that is my destiny to see it again in another time with my Lord . Enjoying the music and the entertainers .. so wonderful and so much Aloha thank GOD ..Beautiful Hawaii and the famous singers and entertainers ... thank you so much > Aloha and Mahalo again

Could not here the last 15 minutes of the chant that was being done. MIke was turned off

In Hawaiian...,even Pearly Shells sounds right......,what a beautiful language....,and what a beautiful, peaceful culture....,Aloha and thank you.

brother where I can go in Honolulu to see you sign

癒やされます。Ｇood!

I'm a big fan of HAPA and hawaiian music, hula dance, and culture.... VIVA la raza

The Haole introducing

MC is tryin, but yeah goofy, lol. Tita in the back to the left of the slim pretty one out front, because dat what the tourists want to see, really needs to stop with what looks like the stink eye. Maybe I'm wrong, but stink eye on the stage, That's not Aloha sista. Seriously takes away from your generally loving and beautiful disposition. Tita when you walk onto the stage the love in your heart and your happiness to see the people and sharing your gifts shines through you, till you set your eye in the pretty gal, then all goes stink. I see that you are graceful and expressive. Tita, You are beautiful, one and all, regardless of the stereotypical barbie-doll image people revere. Please stop that, its counter to your nature, and make you look bad. Eh, what the heck, RU-vid censored the last chant. Guess they in support of TMZ, Hey RU-vid, silence is compliance and culpability with the oppressor, just in case you didn't know! Did you hear the toning and Ha, at the end! Sending the people forward with blessing and giving thanks with the voice and breath-the HA of life.

Have heard him in person, at MARYMOORE PARK, in WASHINGTON STATE!!

SO HEALING MY SOUL, LOVE TO YOU ALL, THE MUSIC, HULA DANCE, CULTURE, LANGUAGE, SO BEAUTIFULLY HEALING, PRAISE GOD ABBA FOR YOU

Hawaii 🏝️💐 素敵な 歌声と 素敵な ダンス 心が 熱く成りました‼️ありがとう❤️

Hawaiian Music is So Soothing .

What is the name of the song that starts around the 24 minute mark?