With Jeff Au Hoy and Ioane Burns and hula by Tehani Kealamailani Gonzado at the Grow Hawaiian Festival on the grounds of the Bishop Museum on April 29, 2017 "Home Kapaka" Lyrics & Translation: www.huapala.or...
A Beautiful Hula & dancer❤ This song brings back beautiful childhood memories of my greatgrand-aunty "Maddy Lam" who visited us at our Home in Kapaka & sang this song to her parents my, great grandmother & greatgrandfather, who hanai me❤ Maddy Lam was a composer, singer, hula dancers, & a piano player @ Halekulani Hotel for years. This song is a favorite of mine, & brings back reminiscing tears❤ I'm a Kupuna now, & will share this song with my Moopunas & children. I would tell them of my childhood days, hiking up to the beautiful "Sacred Falls"& what a special place it was & till today hold unforgettable wonderful memories ❤ Mahalo Nui Loa for sharing💖
Mahalo for sharing your story of your wonderful memories and personal connection to Aunty Maddy Lam and this mele. Your 'ohana and those around you are so fortunate to be able share in these precious memories and music with you. I wish you could share with others like in the schools or in a video oral history. Your experiences and memories of people, places, and spirit in Hawai'i's past are priceless and irreplaceable.
Yes, Tehani Kealamailani Gonzado (with Hula Hālau 'O Kamuela) was Miss Aloha Hula 2000, and now Tehani Kealamailani Pimental is Kumu Hula of Ka Hula O Kealamailani. She really does dance with grace and beauty!
