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Inspired by AlohaS3 | EP 1: Hiki nō i ka makahiki hou!In true Inspired By Aloha (IBA) fashion, the crew gathers to reflect on a year filled with manaʻo, music, and meaningful connections. Joined by special guest, Camden the IBA Tech Guru, they look back with gratitude on the incredible guests who joined them in 2025 such as Keala Thompson, The Hawaiian Music Perpetuation Society, Prime Hina, and Haunani Miyasato, each bringing their own ʻike, moʻolelo, and aloha to the table.Things get even more fun when the crew opens a special makana from Kaulana Mah...
2026-01-1951 min
YinspiredEp21: Why New Year's Resolutions Fail - a Yin Yang perspectiveSummaryYinspired’s host, Dr. Haunani Chong-Drake, Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, welcomes listeners to 2026, emphasizing the importance of aligning personal rhythms with the solar-lunar calendar. She encourages listeners to embrace the yin energy of winter as a time for rest and reflection rather than rushing into New Year’s resolutions. Dr. Haunani shares her insights on why New Year’s resolutions often fail, attributing this to the natural rhythms of the seasons and the energy dynamics at play during winter. She also talks about one of the more common New Year’s resolutions, weightloss, through a Chines...
2026-01-1842 minInspired by AlohaS2 | EP 6: Kilo, Culture, and the Wisdom of Kaulana Mahina"...it wasn't till I actually started taking Hawaiian language classes that I learned a lot. And you know with language comes culture right. They're intertwined. You can't separate one from the other. So that's when I really learned my culture too." ~ Haunani Miyasato, Educator and Founder of Kaulana MahinaThe Inspired by Aloha crew welcomes Hawaiʻi island educator, entrepreneur, and ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi advocate Haunani Miyasato, the visionary behind Kaulana Mahina, a cultural learning platform rooted in ʻike kūpuna, lived practices, and a deep commitment to giving our keiki the too...
2025-12-1751 min
Indigenous Wisdom with Julia CarmenIndigenous Wisdom Stories: The Love of Our PetsIn today's episode of the Indigenous Wisdom podcast, Julia opens the doorway into the quiet, sacred relationship between humans and the animals who walk beside us. Pets are more than companions—they are teachers, angels, and carriers of messages from both the physical and non-physical realms. Through stories from her own life, Julia shows how animals guide us, protect us, and invite us back into our own humanity. Mentioned in this episode:Copper DragonflyUnlock Your Pet’s Knowing SessionsEpisode 81 – Haunani and the Power of ChangeFor more resources, explore The School Without Walls:Retrea...
2025-11-1927 min
YinspiredEp18: Exploring the Power of Yin in Healing w/Carolyn SykesIn this episode of Yinspired, Dr. Haunani Chong-Drake, DACM, welcomes Carolyn Sykes, an Acupuncturist from England, to discuss the power of yin in healing. They explore Carolyn’s journey into Chinese medicine, her unique practice of Shiatsu for horses, and the importance of intuition in healing. The conversation delves into the significance of living in harmony with the seasons, the five elements, and how acupuncture can facilitate deep states of meditation. They also discuss the need to bridge Eastern and Western medicine to empower patients and promote holistic health. In this conversation, Haunani and Carolyn Sykes explore the connection be...
2025-11-161h 16
YinspiredEp17 Perinatal Acupuncture with Dr. Deb Davies, DACM, L.Ac., Birth DoulaThis episode enters a tender and brave space. This conversation holds the weight of love, grief, anger, and the quiet stories that often go unspoken. Our guest, Dr. Deb Davies, DACM, L.Ac., and birth doula, shares how losing her first baby at birth led to where she is today in holistic perinatal care, specializing in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine. Not only do we speak of loss and miscarriage, we discuss perinatal health disparities and the heart-breaking truths about the major gaps in perinatal healthcare in the U.S. and how these gaps ripple out to create real health...
2025-11-021h 15
YinspiredEp13: Creativity, Consciousness & Healing w/Dr. Shamini Jain, PhDIn this episode of Yinspired, Dr. Haunani Chong-Drake, DACM, catches up with a longtime friend and colleague, Dr. Shamini Jain, PhD., exploring the intersections of creativity, healing, research, and consciousness. They discuss the importance of following one's creative desires, the fallacy of separateness in modern medicine, and how this belief creates hurdles in research, belonging, and the courage to live in alignment with purpose. Shamini shares her journey as both scientist and healer, emphasizing the need for a holistic approach to health that integrates science, culture, and spiritual perspectives. The conversation also touches on the power of voice as...
2025-09-071h 09
Hu‘e Kaona: Chief of War Talk Story SessionsOur Ali‘i Ensuring Abundance Even Through Today | Chief of War Talk Story Ep. 6Pa‘a Sibbett talks story with Dr. Kēhaunani Abad. They explore the chief’s kuleana to ensure abundance for the community, guiding principles like peace and mercy, and how kānāwai like Māmalahoe and Kolowalu continue to shape the way our communities live and care for one another today.kanaeokana.net/chiefofwar
2025-08-301h 15
University of Minnesota PressReplacing the state.Sasha Davis, an activist and scholar of radical environmental advocacy, brings new hope for social justice movements by looking to progressive campaigns that have found success by unconventional means. From contesting environmental abuse to reasserting Indigenous sovereignty, these movements demonstrate how people can collectively wrest control over their communities from oppressive governments and manage them with a more egalitarian ethics of care. The work is exciting, it’s messy, and it seeks to change the world. Here, Davis joins Laurel Mei-Singh and Khury Petersen-Smith in conversation about his new book, Replace the State: How to Change the World When El...
2025-08-261h 08
Hu‘e Kaona: Chief of War Talk Story SessionsAncestral Tracks: From Hāloa to Hōlua | Chief of War Talk Story Ep. 5Pa‘a Sibbett sits down with guests Pohaku Stone, Anne Stone, and Dr. Kēhaunani Abad. They ground us in the values and practices that build ‘ohana and kaiāulu, highlight the political power and mana of Hawaiian women like Ka‘ahumanu and Kānekapōlei, and carry us along ancestral tracks from Hāloa to hōlua that continue to shape who we are today.kanaeokana.net/chiefofwar
2025-08-231h 00
FOLCs Forever: A Lois & Clark Rewatch PodcastS1E9 - The Man Of Steel Bars: "Regular and Chaotic"It's Lois & Clark Season 1, Episode 9: The Man of Steel Bars!
Yes, we have yet another episode about HEAT! Metropolis is melting under a bizarre November heatwave. What or who could be at fault? Solar flares? Lex Luthor's power plant? Superman?!?!
Meanwhile, blond kids with bowl cuts are priming to take over the city, Martha and Jonathan make their first trip to Metropolis, and we bid a sad goodbye to Eduardo Friez.
Our Special Feature this week is Official Lois & Clark Tie-In Books!
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman, intr...
2025-08-231h 39
YinspiredEp9: Beyond Cultural AppreciationIt's a solo episode y'all! Host of Yinspired, Dr. Haunani Chong-Drake, DACM, L.Ac., explores the concept of cultural stewardship, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and respecting cultural practices that are not our own. She reflects on her personal journey with cultural practices, the significance of understanding one's place in sharing cultural knowledge, and the responsibility that comes with being a cultural practitioner. The discussion highlights the need for humility, action, and the importance of giving credit to the origins of cultural wisdom, while also encouraging listeners to engage with their own cultural backgrounds and practices. From navigating the...
2025-07-1351 min
Indigenous Planetary Health PodcastRemembering Haunani-Kay Trask with Noelani Goodyear- -Ka’ōpua
If you don’t know who Haunani-Kay Trask is, or what the Hawaiian sovereignty movement is about, this episode is for you! Hōkū sits down with longtime friend Noelani Goodyear-Ka’ōpua to learn about Haunani-Kay Trask’s work and life, and everything Noelani and colleagues are doing to honour Kumu Haunani-Kay’s legacy as speaker, activist, thinker, and writer. As Noelani tells us, Haunani-Kay Trask was a steadfast advocate for Hawaiian sovereignty within a larger critique of imperialism and colonialism, globally. Her work was influenced by political movements in the sixties and seventies such as the Black Power movement, t...
2025-06-1151 min
YinspiredEp6: From Clinic to Time Freedom: Embracing an Online Practice w/Jeremy Cornish, L.Ac.In this conversation, Jeremy and Haunani explore the evolution of acupuncture and Chinese medicine in the context of modern healthcare. Jeremy shares his journey into medicine, the challenges faced, and the insights gained about patient care. They discuss the transition from traditional brick-and-mortar practices to online platforms, emphasizing the importance of patient education, empowerment, and innovative practice models. The discussion highlights the need for practitioners to adapt to changing landscapes and to focus on the deeper needs of their patients, ultimately leading to a more fulfilling practice.Enjoying Yinspired?Remember to subscribe wherever...
2025-06-011h 21
YinspiredEp5 Mobile Clinic in Rural America w/Katie Clifton, L.Ac.Today we have a casual conversation with the founder of the Wellness Wagon in Roanoke, Virginia. [Warning, it was very stormy in Virginia the day we recorded and we kept getting kicked off the internet. Thank goodness for modern technology to help me stitch our conversation together.] Back to this episode: Katie Clifton is a Licensed Acupuncturist and grew up in rural America. Her journey into Acupuncture with no business background, as a single mom, will make you understand why her clinical success is backed by grit, heart, and love for her community.Meet Katie Clifton, L...
2025-05-181h 03
The Red Nation PodcastBest of 2021 Mixtape (pt.1)Celebrate five years of The Red Nation Podcast with us! This mixtape is a part of our "best of" series and features some of the best of the show from 2021. Part two will be available on our Patreon as patron-exclusive content! Much gratitude to our patrons who have kept the show alive these past five years! Empower the show and gain access to bonus content on the Red Media Patreon! Every episode can be found on our channels and will be listed on therednation.org Tracklist: TRN-KREZ Settlers Gone Wil...
2025-04-281h 34
YinspiredEp3: Creating Brave Space for Uncomfortable ConversationsIn this episode, Haunani explores the complexities of uncomfortable conversations, emphasizing the importance of understanding our nervous system's responses and the need for creating brave spaces for dialogue. She introduces frameworks for better arguments and practical tips for engaging in uncomfortable conversations, highlighting the significance of self-awareness and compassion in communication. The discussion encourages listeners to transform their patterns of interaction and embrace vulnerability in their conversations.Takeaways* Uncomfortable conversations can evoke strong emotional responses.* Our nervous system cannot differentiate between real and perceived threats.* Creating brave spaces is essential for...
2025-04-2044 min
YinspiredEp2: Intro to Yin & YangDr. Haunani, DACM, explores the foundational concepts of Yin and Yang, emphasizing their significance in Chinese and East Asian medicine, and application in our daily lives. Beyond the duality represented by Yin and Yang, she delves into the interdependent relationship, and their application in understanding nature and human health.Takeaways: Yin and Yang are foundational concepts in Chinese medicine. Understanding Yin and Yang requires a holistic perspective. The Yin Yang symbol, also known as "taijitu" represents the cyclical nature of Yin, Yang, and all of life. Yin and Yang are interdependent and cannot exist without each other...
2025-04-0647 min
Yinspired#1 Yinspired is Born! Intro episodeSummaryIn this inaugural episode of the Yinspired podcast, Dr. Haunani Chong Drake, mixed-Asian American Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine and Licensed Acupuncturist, introduces listeners to the concept of Yin in a Yang-centric world, emphasizing the importance of authentic conversations about healing, spirituality, and community. The podcast aims to create a brave space for discussing taboo topics in medicine and personal growth, while honoring diverse perspectives and experiences. Haunani shares her vision for the podcast, which is rooted in the belief that healing is a personal and collective journey that requires openness, curiosity, and a willingness...
2025-03-2338 minIndigenous Wisdom with Julia CarmenIndigenous Wisdom Stories: Haunani and the Power of Change WithinLearn more about The School Without Walls and the Dragonfly Guides:Get your free guide: 10 Questions to Ask Your Soul SelfBook an Alma ReadingTreat your favorite pet-owner with a Pet ReadingSchedule a free Discovery Call with JuliaOrder a Dragonfly Card DeckLearn more about Master Alma Class (MAC) sessionsExplore The School Without WallsConnect with us on Instagram and FacebookProduction assistance from Podlad.com and Daypack Digital. Artwork by Olivia Dancel. Dragonfly art by Soul Creative Design.
2024-12-0418 min
Mama Wellness Weekly with Hilary ValentineCycle Syncing with Haunani RamilPlease support the podcast by dropping a review! In this episode, I interview Haunani Ramil to delve into the transformative practice of cycle syncing, particularly for mothers. We discussed the importance of understanding one's body and its natural rhythms, the benefits of aligning lifestyle choices with the menstrual cycle, and how to navigate the challenges of motherhood while embracing this holistic approach. Our conversation emphasizes the significance of nutrition, movement, social interactions, and mindset in supporting women's health and empowerment through cycle syncing.Chapters:09:05 Understanding Cycle Syncing: Definitions and Benefits15:48...
2024-11-2054 min
Moana Nui PodcastThe Legacy of Dr. Haunani-Kay Trask: A Tribute and ReflectionThe Legacy of Dr. Haunani-Kay Trask: A Tribute and Reflection
Aloha mai kakou, and mahalo for joining us today on the Moana Nui podcast. Today, we are in for a treat as we get to talk story with two Manawahine who were students of Dr. Trask.
The late Haunani-Kay Trask, for those who may not know who she is, was a fierce advocate for the Self-Determination of Kanaka Maoli. She was a poet and educator, was part of the working group for the crafting of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples...
2024-09-211h 22
CosmopodPacific Gibraltar: A soft introduction to Hawai'i Rudy joins Miguel, amateur historian of Hawai'i for a discussion on the history and present of the islands. We cover the first contact, the unification of the Hawai'ian kingdom, its pan-Oceanic profile, the overthrow of the Monarchy which leads to annexation and the Democratic Revolution before talking about the present struggles around military bases, tourism, land and water as well as the way that Hawai'ian identity has changed through the years. References: No Makou Ka Mana: Liberating the Nation Paperback – Kamanamaikalani Beamer Who Owns the Crown Lands of Hawai'i? - Jon M. Van Dyke
2024-08-191h 07
Hillsboro School District Weekly Hot News PodcastHSD Podcast de la Semana, 22 de abril de 2024 - Mes de la Herencia Asiática-Estadounidenses y de las Islas del Pacífico
Mayo es el mes de la Herencia Asiática-Estadounidense y de las islas del Pacífico (AAPI, por sus siglas en inglés) dedicado a celebrar los logros y las contribuciones de los asiáticos y los isleños del Pacífico que residen en Estados Unidos. Esta conmemoración, que se originó después de la acción del Congreso de EE. UU. en 1997, sirve para resaltar la magnitud de las comunidades asiáticas y de las islas del Pacífico, la cual abarca más de 30 países donde se hablan más de 100 idiomas diferentes y do...
2024-04-2208 minHillsboro School District Weekly Hot News PodcastHillsboro School District Weekly Hot News, April 22, 2024 - May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage MonthMay is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, dedicated to celebrating the achievements and contributions of Asians and Pacific Islanders of the United States. Originating after U.S. Congress action in 1997, this commemoration serves to highlight the vastness of the Asian and Pacific Islander communities, which spans more than 30 countries where over 100 different languages are spoken, and where the experiences are equally as varied. From the migration stories to their stories of colonial resistance, the work of prominent figures such as Dr. Haunani Kay Trask, Carols Bulosan, Yuri Kochiyama, Grace Lee Boggs, Pauline Park and Justice Mary...
2024-04-1907 min
The End of TourismS5 #3 | We Are Not Americans w/ Healani Sonoda-Pale (Ka Lahui Hawai'i)My guest on this episode is Healani Sonoda-Pale, a Kanaka Maoli Human Rights advocate for Self-Determination and a Water Protector who has been organizing at the intersection of the indigenous struggle for liberation and environmental protection in Hawai'i. She is a member of the Red Hill Community Representation Initiative and the spokesperson of the Ka Lahui Hawaii Political Action Committee. Healani was born and raised on the island of O'ahu where she resides with her family.Show Notes:The Beauty of the Pandemic Shutdown in Hawai’iThe Fallout of the Lahaina Fires in...
2024-03-0545 min
Ways to FlourishS8, Ep 5 - What Even Is Acupuncture?Acupuncture services are now available at W&M! But, chances are, you haven't experienced it before and you don't know much about it. Luckily, Dr. Haunani Chong Drake, our Licensed Acupuncturist and Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, is here to explain to us how she got into the field, how Acupuncture works, and what positive benefits the practice can have on our physical and mental well being.Interested learning more? Want to book a session now? Check out the resources below!Resources:Learn more about Acupuncture at W&MBook...
2024-02-2914 min
Lit Up AF43: Healthy, Happy Hormones - Mastering the Art of Cycle Syncing with Haunani RamilIn This Episode...
Jennierose interviews holistic health and mindset coach, Haunani Ramil, who teaches us how to master the art of cycle syncing so that you can optimize your energy, reduce symptoms of PMS, improve your mood, and generally feel more vibrant. If you’ve been curious about implementing the transformational practice of cycle syncing in your life, then this episode is for you!
Listen as We Get Into...
Signs that you may be dealing with a hormonal imbalance
The many benefits of the cycle syncing method
A...
2023-09-081h 04
Brown Girl GreenUplifting Indigenous Women in the Climate FightIn this episode, we meet with Jordan Marie Brings Three White Horses Daniel. They are a passionate advocate for their indigenous relatives and communities, fighting for justice and visibility. In this podcast we learn about the birth of Rising Hearts and how Jordan began mobilizing in their community. We learn about the reality of Indigenous representation and stereotypes people still believe in. We learn and talk about the murdered and missing Indigenous women and how the system is largely failing them.
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2023-05-2446 minHillsboro School District Weekly Hot News PodcastHSD Podcast de la semana, 24 de abril de 2023 - Mes de asiática-estadounidenses y las Islas del PacíficoMayo es el mes de la herencia asiática-estadounidense y de las islas del Pacífico dedicado a celebrar los logros y las contribuciones de los asiáticos y los isleños del Pacífico de Estados Unidos. Esta conmemoración, que se originó después de la acción del Congreso de EE. UU. en 1997, sirve para resaltar la magnitud de las comunidades asiáticas y de las islas del Pacífico, la cual abarca más de 30 países donde se hablan más de 100 idiomas diferentes y donde las experiencias son igualmente variadas. Desde las historias de migración h...
2023-04-2510 minHillsboro School District Weekly Hot News PodcastHillsboro School District Weekly Hot News, April 24, 2023 - Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage MonthMay is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, dedicated to celebrating the achievements and contributions of Asians and Pacific Islanders of the United States. Originating after U.S. Congress action in 1997, this commemoration serves to highlight the vastness of the Asian and Pacific Islander communities, which spans more than 30 countries where over 100 different languages are spoken, and where the experiences are equally as varied. From the migration stories to their stories of colonial resistance, the work of prominent figures such as Dr. Haunani Kay Trask, Carlos Bulosan, Yuri Kochiyama, Grace Lee Boggs, Pauline Park and Justice Mary Yu...
2023-04-2108 min
Mixilo's BB PodcastAugust 21, 20220:00:00 - Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar “The S.S. Malay Trader” Edmond O’Brien as Johnny Dollar in a sea-faring adventure, supported by Dragnet’s Barton Yarborough and Gunsmoke’s William Conrad. (Original air date February 10, 1950. CBS network.) (Running time 28:55)
0:30:00 - Mark Trail “Strange Invitation to Death” Mark Trail attempts to save a community of farmers from the ravages of hungry deer — and save the deer population at the same time! This is part of our exploration of children’s programming from the Golden Age of Radio. (Original air date October 16, 1950. Mutual network.) (Running time 29:45)
1:00:00 - Gunsmo...
2022-08-224h 00
Boundless Voices PodcastEp. #9 | Night is a Sharkskin DrumAre you ready for episode 9? Today we're discussing the poetry collection Night is a Sharkskin Drum by Haunani Kay-Trask. Listen in as we discuss Hawaiian mythology, gentrification, and what "aloha" really means.
Be sure to give us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify to share your thoughts with us! Follow us on @boundless.voices on Instagram to keep up with what we're currently reading, and check out our website at www.boundlessvoiceshi.org for resources on the topics we covered today as well as links to buy the books we mentioned!
2022-08-2142 min
Dreaming in ColorRaymond Foxworth, Ph.D.: Innovation & Indigenous ResistanceShow descriptionWelcome to Dreaming in Color, a show that provides a platform for BIPOC social change leaders to candidly share how their lived experiences (personal and professional) have prepared them to lead their work and drive the impact we all seek. In this episode, Raymond Foxworth joins the show to talk about his experience growing up in a matrilineal society, land preservation as part of his family heritage and the struggles of dealing with white dominant institutions. We address the current state of indigenous land rights and the pressure of representation to honor the l...
2022-07-0633 min
Inspired MoneyAn Activist's Hula as Resistance with Vicky Holt TakamineEpisode 242: Renowned master hula teacher, cultural leader, and Hawaiian activist, Vicky Holt Takmine talks about perpetuating Hawaiian arts, hula as resistance, and non-profit fundraising. Guest Biography Vicky Holt Takamine is a renowned kumu hula (master teacher of Hawaiian dance). She is recognized as a native Hawaiian leader for role as an advocate for social justice issues, the protection of native Hawaiian rights, and the natural and cultural resources of Hawai'i. In 1975, Vicky graduated as a kumu hula from hula master Maiki Aiu Lake. Vicky established her own hālau, Pua Aliʻi 'Ilima, (school of Ha...
2022-06-081h 15
Metro Christian Church, Honolulu HawaiiHana Hou -- Mother's Day Two: Motherhood Strikes BackIn this very special episode Ashley Paul sits down with Haunani Preston to talk story about being new moms, the difference between mothering and motherhood, and share some fun stories along the way. To register for an upcoming event or find a connect group, head over to our website: www.metrochristianchurch.comSupport the show
2022-05-1140 min
Hillsboro School District Weekly Hot News PodcastWeekly Hot News Podcast, May 2, 2022May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, dedicated to celebrating the achievements and contributions of Asians and Pacific Islanders of the United States. Originating after U.S. Congress action in 1997, this commemoration serves to highlight the vastness of the Asian and Pacific Islander communities, which spans more than 30 countries where over 100 different languages are spoken, and where the experiences are equally as varied. From the migration stories to their stories of colonial resistance, the work of prominent figures such as Dr. Haunani Kay Trask, Carlos Bulosan, Yuri Kochiyama, Grace Lee Boggs, Pauline Park and Justice Mary...
2022-04-3010 min
fresh pacificSensuality is Pacific: Haunani Kay Trask & Kainani KahaunaeleHaunani Kay Trask (1949-2021) was a Hawaiian leader, an intellectual, an organizer, and a poet. She is a featured artist in the Hawaiʻi Triennial 2022 at the Honolulu Museum of Art through May 8, 2022. In that collaboration, Trask provides commentary for Ed Greevyʻs explosive photographs of wrenching land, access, and identity struggles in Hawaiʻi through the 1970ʻs.
With the publication of her book, From a Native Daughter: Colonialism and Sovereignty in Hawaiʻi, 1993, Trask stoked a conceptual evolution for Hawaiians and non-Hawaiians alike. Known for unstinting candor, we hear an example, Trask was also a published poet...
2022-04-1614 min
Outside Voice InsideWoman of Notable Mention - Haunani-Kay TraskMeet the hosts of Outside Voice Inside:
Synitta Walker Delano: mother of the grandest SuperNova (Bug), writer, philosopher, and future bookstore owner and
Tamara Joyner: writer, educator, and future restaurant owner.
Episode 007 - Haunani-Kay Trask
Listen to us during Women's History Month discussing our relationship to notable women throughout history. For more information on Haunani-Kay Trask read up on her here: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/09/us/haunani-kay-trask-dead.html
Our Relationship w/Music This Week: Lucky Daye "Compassion feat. Chiiild" and David Michael Wyatt "Prosper"
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2022-03-161h 06
Asian American History 101AAPI Civil Rights Leaders Kiyoshi Kuromiya and Haunani-Kay TraskWelcome to Season 2, Episode 3! We begin this episode with some current events, but we take time to talk about chocolate as well! The main segment is in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day as we focus on two more Asian Pacific American Civil Rights Leaders, Kiyoshi Kuromiya and Haunani-Kay Trask. Both were inspirational leaders with an impact in the U.S. and across the world. We close out the show by highlighting the organization SEARAC that helps promote equity for everyone but focuses on Southeast Asians. To learn more about our the Haunani-Kay Trask, we recommend that yo...
2022-01-1727 min
Contemporary Hawaiian PoetessWord Wednesday : Episode 14I read an excerpt from : From a Native Daughter : Colonialism and Sovereignty in Hawai'i, by : Haunani-Kay Trask
For all the links : https://linktr.ee/corylovejoy
Instagram : @contemporaryhawaiianpoetess #LanaiStrangePoesSociety // @orchid_speed #LanaiMade
To support the podcast and receive poetry in the mail : https://www.patreon.com/contemporaryhawaiianpoetess
2022-01-1210 min
Contemporary Hawaiian PoetessWord Wednesday : Episode 14I read an excerpt from : From a Native Daughter : Colonialism and Sovereignty in Hawai'i, by : Haunani-Kay TraskFor all the links : https://linktr.ee/corylovejoyInstagram : @contemporaryhawaiianpoetess #LanaiStrangePoesSociety // @orchid_speed #LanaiMadeTo support the podcast and receive poetry in the mail : https://www.patreon.com/contemporaryhawaiianpoetess
2022-01-1210 min
Much Language Such TalkS2 E6: Minoritized Languages - Guillem Belmar ViernesDid you guys know that it’s estimated that half of the world’s 7000 languages are going to be extinct by the end of this century? Have you ever wondered how this happens, or would you like to know how we can combat this? Then this episode is for you!
Our guest today is Guillem Belmar Viernes. Guillem is a PhD student at the University of California in Santa Barbara, but originally from Girona in Catalonia, Spain.
Guillem did his BA in Translation, has a Master in Language Science and Hispanic Linguistics and a Masters in Mult...
2021-12-0951 min
Broken Boxes PodcastBonus episode: Ku'e - Who I am/ What I stand for - CCA series launch for Radio CoyoteThis is a special Bonus Episode, presented as a poem stitched together with music and memory, story and reflection. I am a sound artist and this is how I feel most comfortable to share a bit of my own story, who I am on this planet, how I maintain community, connection to land and assert ally-ship to the various communities who I love and who love me. This episode was the first broadcast to open a series of 18 episodes presented by Broken Boxes for Radio Coyote and aired March, 2021. You can hear the full series archive at Radiocoyote.org. Ku`...
2021-10-1359 min
Natú ReadsFrom a Native Daughter by Haunani-Kay Trask: Part 4 Haunani-Kay Trask was a Native Hawaiian activist, educator, and writer who was the central voice in the Hawaiian sovereignty movement. She was instrumental in the founding of the Kamakakūokalani Center for Hawaiian Studies at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, and dedicated her life to fighting on several fronts against American imperialism, colonialism, and white supremacy. Even after her recent death in July 2021, her presence continues to be felt among generations of activists to whom she served as a mentor, as well as in culture at large. Whether in songs, videos, or in person, countless people have...
2021-10-041h 39Natú ReadsFrom a Native Daughter by Haunani-Kay Trask: Part 3Haunani-Kay Trask was a Native Hawaiian activist, educator, and writer who was the central voice in the Hawaiian sovereignty movement. She was instrumental in the founding of the Kamakakūokalani Center for Hawaiian Studies at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, and dedicated her life to fighting on several fronts against American imperialism, colonialism, and white supremacy. Even after her recent death in July 2021, her presence continues to be felt among generations of activists to whom she served as a mentor, as well as in culture at large. Whether in songs, videos, or in person, countless people hav...
2021-09-261h 39
Mx. Asian American48 - Hapa Mixed Race Identity with Eva MarinoEva Marino discusses her hapa, mixed race identity in this episode. Specifically, we talk about how she balances/keeps her multi-racial identities, queerness in her community, and the recent buzz around anti-tourism in Hawaii.
Please make sure to be vaccinated and be cautious before going to Hawaii.
Texts mentioned:
The Kumu Hina Project, "Kapaemahu," "which reveals the healing power of four mysterious stones on Waikiki Beach – and the legendary transgender spirits within them." http://kapaemahu.com
"Tourism and The prostitution Of Hawaiian Culture" by Haunani-Kay Trask (2000)
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2021-09-2651 min
The AuthEthnic PodcastIs "Asian American" Relevant Anymore?We're back! Welcome to Season 2.
Jen & Yonsoo discuss whether it's time to retire "Asian American" as a useful label. Milan offers a Pacific Islander's perspective on "APIA solidarity"(4:47) and gives a hot take on non-Hawaiians using "Hapa" (12:44). Prof. Tanglao-Aguas takes us on a deep dive into the political roots behind the label "Asian American" (21:11). A recording of the late Hawaiian activist, Haunani Kay-Trask, still remains relevant & supports Milan's views of Asian political & material power on the Hawaiian islands (46:41).
Guests: Milan Burke & Professor Francis Tanglao-Aguas of the College of William & Mary and founder of Aguas Arts I...
2021-09-2058 minNatú ReadsFrom a Native Daughter by Haunani-Kay Trask: Part 2Haunani-Kay Trask was a Native Hawaiian activist, educator, and writer who was the central voice in the Hawaiian sovereignty movement. She was instrumental in the founding of the Kamakakūokalani Center for Hawaiian Studies at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, and dedicated her life to fighting on several fronts against American imperialism, colonialism, and white supremacy. Even after her recent death in July 2021, her presence continues to be felt among generations of activists to whom she served as a mentor, as well as in culture at large. Whether in songs, videos, or in person, countless people hav...
2021-09-191h 39
That Broad's Got Moxie!Because, ART! Haunani-Kay Trask & Marina AbramovicAloha! Welcome to Episode 86! This week we talk about a poet and scholar who fought for the sovereignty of Hawai'i and a performance artist that just won't quit, even after she's passed out!
2021-09-081h 05Natú ReadsFrom a Native Daughter by Haunani-Kay Trask: Part 1Haunani-Kay Trask was a Native Hawaiian activist, educator, and writer who was the central voice in the Hawaiian sovereignty movement. She was instrumental in the founding of the Kamakakūokalani Center for Hawaiian Studies at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, and dedicated her life to fighting on several fronts against American imperialism, colonialism, and white supremacy. Even after her recent death in July 2021, her presence continues to be felt among generations of activists to whom she served as a mentor, as well as in culture at large. Whether in songs, videos, or in person, countless people hav...
2021-09-051h 24
PopcastingPopcasting389alice et moi · je veux sortir avec un rappeur :: karl blau · fallin’ rain :: patti page · confess :: baba stiltz · running to chad :: cmat · 2 wrecked to care :: les wilson · old faithful and i :: ambient nashville ensemble · inga ::: clairo · blouse :: danny stewart and his islanders · haunani :: the yummy fur · policeman :: molly lewis · oceanic feeling :: clara rockmore · the swan :: natalie holt · new york 2012 :: the glitter souls · let me fly to you :: jack name & aoife nessa frances · watching the willows burn :: clara luciani · le reste :: rick deperro · gentle breeze :: jim ryan · come saturday morning :: the beach boys · big sur :: karen black · babe oh babe :: the romancers · she took m...
2021-09-012h 35
Broken Boxes PodcastRevolutions of Pattern: Interview with LehuauakeaThis episode I speak with artist Lehuauakea. Lehua is a māhū or Queer, Kanaka Maoli/Native Hawaiian and mixed heritage interdisciplinary artist and kapa maker from Pāpaʻikou on Moku O Keawe, or the Big Island of Hawaiʻi. We caught up this summer on the ancestral lands of the Tewa/Towa people of what is now known as Santa Fe, NM during their residency at the School for Advanced Research this summer where Lehua was working on making some large scale Kapa and other projects. We chat about the intention Lehua takes in how their culture is embed...
2021-08-3054 minNatú ReadsFrom a Native Daughter by Haunani-Kay Trask: IntroductionHaunani-Kay Trask was a Native Hawaiian activist, educator, and writer who was the central voice in the Hawaiian sovereignty movement. She was instrumental in the founding of the Kamakakūokalani Center for Hawaiian Studies at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, and dedicated her life to fighting on several fronts against American imperialism, colonialism, and white supremacy. Even after her recent death in July 2021, her presence continues to be felt among generations of activists to whom she served as a mentor, as well as in culture at large. Whether in songs, videos, or in person, countless people hav...
2021-08-2949 min
Contemporary Hawaiian Poetess"Is she talking to me?" Patreon sneak peekI do have a PATREON with a super fun tier option in which I write a couple of lines of poetry off the top of my head to you on a vintage postcard from my collection and then send it to you in the mail ! Word Wednesday Recaps are also available at the end of each month, here is the Word Wednesday Recap from July as a sample of what you can hear on my PATREON exclusive episodes. I talk about two amazing books by Native Hawaiian women, The Night is a Shark Skin Drum by Haunani K...
2021-08-0420 min
Offshore Sailing and Cruising with Paul TrammellMargie Woods, Sailing in the MomentMargie Woods sailed her Catalina 34, Haunani, in the 2016 Singlehanded Transpac, from San Francisco to Hawaii, and she did it with minimal offshore sailing experience. We discuss preparing herself and her boat for the race, the good days and the hard days, the worst weather and the best weather, dealing with difficulties, being present and sailing in the moment, the mental challenges of singlehanding, tethering and safety gear, getting back onboard from the water, women in sailing, sailing education, the importance of reading, the Hydrovane, and much more.
2021-08-021h 02
The Red Nation PodcastIn Memory of Haunani-Kay TraskHaunani-Kay Trask was the leader of the modern Hawaiian sovereignty movement. Introduction by Uahikea Maile (@uahikea) Support https://www.patreon.com/redmediapr
2021-07-2638 min
Solidarity BreakfastSports-gate investigated II On-Shore Gas Exploration Vic II Adani Update II A voice from HawaiiSports-gate investigated here II People say the pork barreling out of the Federal Government, exemplarfied by the Sports rorts affair, is just par for the course in politics. Professor Anne Twomey explains why this is far from the point. On-Shore Gas Exploration Vic here II Cam Walker, from Friends of the Earth, outlines what the end of the ban on on-shore gas exploration in Victoria means.This is the Week That Was here II We had trouble bringing it to you over the air but podcast rules. Kevin Healy's round up of the weekAdani Update here II Andy Paine from Fr...
2021-07-1600 min
Probably Cancelled PodcastHaunani-Kay Trask: The Voice of a Hawaiian RevolutionaryThis episode is dedicated to Hawaiian activist Haunani-Kay Trask, who sadly passed away on the morning of July, 3rd, 2021. We'd like to share one of her speeches, as well as one of her many poems, in hopes that her voice can reach more people. May her spirit live on through the ages to inspire future generations. Her poem is entitled, "Colonization". Haunani-Kay Trask dedicated her life to combating the colonization of Hawai'i, which continues to be an ongoing struggle. Please consider donating to the AF3IRM Hawai'i's Emergency Relief Fund for Sex Workers and Sex T...
2021-07-0532 min
The Lion's GardenSelf Care with Modern Day Medicine Woman Haunani DrakeListen in as Annie chats with modern day medicine woman Haunani Drake of Qi & Prana. She's our special guest inside of UNSTUCKED! the global members only space for creative entrepreneurs. Haunani is an inspiring teacher who makes Asian medicine easy-to-understand and practical so you can make positive changes to heal from the inside-out, immediately. You'll love her fun and warm vibe. Haunani will share practical and simple ways you can add extra self care during this challenging time on the planet when we could all use some extra love. Find Haunani...
2020-05-0349 min
Commonplace PodcastEpisode 80: Commonplace goes to Taiwan, Part 1Relevant Links from Rachel’s Story“Diane Wolkstein, Children’s Author Who Spurred a Storytelling Revival, Dies at 70” via the New York TimesRachel on The Longest Shortest TimeAudio of Diane Wolkstein performing “The Monkey King”Relevant Links from Doreen’s StorySarah Doyle Center for Women and GenderHaunani Kay Trask (University of Hawaii)Daniel Kim (professor at Brown)Lois Ann YamanakaR. Zamora LinmarkSaigon Grill picket of 2008Audre Lorde Project
2020-01-221h 34
The Native TruthTNT - Episode 5 - featuring Healani Sonoda-PaleHealani Sonoda-Pale speaks about support for Mauna Kea, and we honor Haunani-Kay Trask on her 70th birthday.
2019-10-0432 min
Book Club for Masochists: a Readers' Advisory PodcastEpisode 084 - Political Non-FictionThis episode we're discussing Political Non-Fiction! We talk about the design of American political books, anarchism, accessing abortion, parliamentarians, when is a comic not a comic, and more! You can download the podcast directly, find it on Libsyn, or get it through iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, or your favourite podcast delivery system. In this episode Anna Ferri | Meghan Whyte | Matthew Murray | RJ Edwards Books We Read (or tried to…) Anarchism for Beginners by Marcos Mayer and Sanyú Anarchism: A Very Short Introduction by Colin Ward Very Short Introductions Order Wit...
2019-09-031h 18
For The QulturesWomxn's Herstory Month: Dr. Haunani-Kay TraskHappy Womxn's Herstory Month! We are dedicating each episode this month to PI womxn in creation stories, legends, and herstory.
"Our culture can just be ornamental and recreational. That's what Waikiki is! Our culture has to be the core of our resistance, the core of our anger, the core of our mana - that's what culture is for." - Dr. Haunani-Kay Trask.
2019-03-1800 min
Other People's FlowersEpisode 15 - Robert Okaji and Veronica Fitzhugh PoetryThis week we're featuring work by two poets: Veronica Fitzhugh and
Robert Okaji.
Robert Okaji lives in Texas with his wife, two dogs and some
books. The author of five chapbooks, his work has appeared in such
publications as Clade Song, Vox Populi, Boston Review, The High
Window, MockingHeart Review and Main Street Rag.
Veronica Haunani Fitzhugh earned her BA in English Literature from the University of Virginia but is more proud of the friendships she earned through her social justice work in Charlottesville, Virginia. She has been in several anthologies online and in print. Her main blog is Charlottesville...
2018-06-0603 min
Hawaii Community FoundationCommunity Impact Pod - Kauai Independent Food BankDarcie Yukimura speaks with Kelvin Moniz, Executive Director of the Kauai Independent Food Bank and Haunani who volunteered at the donation drop-off location.
2018-04-2406 min
Leo Kupa. E Ho‘olono mai!Imai Winchester - Leo Kupa Podcast #11Imai Winchester is a twelve-year kumu at Hālau Kū Māna and one of the organizers for La Hoihoi Ea. Among other impactful Kumu Imai is a student of Kekuni Blaisdell, John Osorio and Haunani-Kay Trask. Though their work and influences and political activities he has helped to shape people and land. Today he speaks with Kamaka on the importance to the health of the lāhui inherent in events like - and recognized by - La Hoihoi Ea.
The annual celebration of Hawaiian Restoration on July 30 from 11am - 6pm at the Honolulu Civic Grounds will...
2017-07-251h 05
hwnmusiclives's Podcast#14 - Hawaii Calls - A Merry Hawaiian Christmas (Part 2)As you read previously, my first copy of A Merry Hawaiian Christmas from the cast of the Hawaii Calls radio shows was abridged. There was an earlier version which featured more songs and a different cover. It is the original 1962 cover that you see here. I mentioned also that there have been as many as a half-dozen different covers in the more than 50 years since the album was released. The most curious of these is just like the one you see here but without the decorated pineapple top. It was simply a plain white cover with red and green...
2014-12-1205 min
hwnmusiclives's Podcast#14 - Hawaii Calls - A Merry Hawaiian Christmas (Part 1)By now you know the stars of Hawaii Calls – Nina Keali`iwahamana, Boyce Kaihiihikapuokalani, Haunani Kahalewai, Sonny Kamahele. And by now you should also be able to recognize their voices in a split second. Wouldn’t it be great if they got together and made a Christmas album? It would, and they did!
Released in 1962, A Merry Hawaiian Christmas featured these voices as well as the voice of then recent addition to the cast of the weekly radio show, Don Paishon (who would soon after making this recording head to the mainland for a lengthy stay at the 1...
2014-12-1208 min
hwnmusiclives's PodcastHawaii Calls – December 1, 1962 (Part 3)Host Webley Edwards changes the mood from the comic “Mama’s Mu`umu`u” to the romantic “Low Moon At Waikiki.” This number typifies the cultural and historical gaffs host Webley Edwards often made in writing his scripts. He announces the song title as “Low Moon At Waikiki,” but he is only half-right. When sung in the original Hawaiian, it is a love song entitled “Pua Rose” but which is often affectionately referred to as “Dargie Hula” for composer Henry Kailima`i dedicated the song to a haole woman he referred to only as Mrs. Dargie. The song is only called “Low Moon”...
2014-12-0110 min
hwnmusiclives's PodcastHawaii Calls – December 1, 1962 (Part 2)Host Webley Edwards brings down the tempo a little bit from Haunani’s Tahitian aparima for the more romantic “Blue Hawaiian Moonlight” which features Barney Isaacs on the steel guitar played softly enough to feature Barney’s duet partner, the waves of the great blue Pacific lapping at the shores of Waikiki Beach. Fans of Hawaiian music are likely familiar with the iconic recording of “Blue Hawaiian Moonlight” by Gabby Pahinui from the 1970s – one of the few recordings in circulation on which the slack key guitar folk hero plays his first instrument, the steel guitar. So it is an interesting...
2014-12-0107 min
hwnmusiclives's PodcastHawaii Calls – 52 Years Ago TodayNow that you have heard of all of the greats of the 1960s-era Hawaii Calls cast independently, we can put the pieces of the puzzle back together and enjoy a complete broadcast from that era. And this one just happened to have gone out over the airwaves exactly 52 years ago today on December 1, 1962. In case you have forgotten some of the voices we have heard along the way on our now three-week journey through a history of Hawaii Calls, I will give you a few reminders along the way.
As always in that era, the show opens w...
2014-12-0110 min
hwnmusiclives's PodcastHawaii Calls - Danny KaleikiniBy now everyone who loves Hawaiian music knows and loves Danny Kaleikini. He has been a force on the Hawaiian entertainment scene for more than 60 years – first appearing at the Waikiki Sands in 1952 and only recently wrapping up his tenure as the emcee/star of the show at the Kahala Hilton Hotel which bowed in 1967 and was one of the longest running shows in Hawai`i (as well as – anecdotally – one of the most lucrative contracts ever in the history of local Hawai`i entertainment). (The running joke is that if Don Ho owned half of Hawai`i, Danny Kaleik...
2014-11-2905 min
hwnmusiclives's PodcastHawaii Calls – Pua Almeida on ScreenI wrote here previously that one of the curiosities of the TV version of Hawaii Calls (which aired during the 1965-66 season) was that Webley Edwards frequently featured performers on the TV show who never appeared on the radio program previously, and this sacrificed precious airtime for some popular radio show regulars who didn’t appear on the TV version of the show even once. This was not the case with Pua Almeida who fortunately did appear on the TV program but unfortunately all too infrequently – in fact, perhaps only twice in 26 episodes. Here is one of those rare perf...
2014-11-2903 min
hwnmusiclives's PodcastHawaii Calls – Pua Almeida in the 60sAt various points in my life Pua Almeida has been my raison d’etre. He is one of the most influential Hawaiian musicians of all time – with a unique voice possessing just enough affectation that it is immediately recognizable, having developed his own unique style on every instrument so that his playing is unmistakable, and having gone against the tide to revolutionize Hawaiian music by incorporating elements from jazz, rock, and Latin music into the traditional Hawaiian idiom throughout the 1950s and 60s. A few years ago, while perusing the reboot of the seminal book on Hawaiian music, John Berg...
2014-11-2906 min
hwnmusiclives's PodcastHawaii Calls – Nalani OldsIt was almost inevitable that Nalani-alua Olds Napoleon would become an entertainer. Her father was Hawai`i’s best known male hula dancer in the 1920s and 30s – dancing at the grand opening of Grauman’s Chinese Theater in Hollywood and appearing in films with such luminaries as Dorothy Lamour. Her mother was a singer, dancer, and actress during this same period. Following in her parents footsteps, the lovely Nalani also became a triple-threat: singer, dancer, and model.
Nalani’s career began more than a decade before her appearances on the Hawaii Calls TV show. (Note that she never...
2014-11-2802 min
hwnmusiclives's PodcastHawaii Calls - Hawaiian Wedding SongThe most requested song on Hawaii Calls – at least, by people in love - was likely “Ke Kali Nei Au,” often referred to as the “Hawaiian Wedding Song.” The song was not heard as much outside of Hawai`i before 1959 as it was after 1959 – not because this was the year in which Hawai`i became a state, but because this was the year that national singing sensation Andy Williams released his version (which went to #11 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart), followed immediately by Elvis Presley’s version from the 1961 film Blue Hawaii.
But the title “Hawaiian Wedding Song” is a bit of...
2014-11-2711 min
hwnmusiclives's PodcastHawaii Calls - 1957I have been transitioning from 1950s-era Hawaii Calls into the 1960s by introducing the new members of the ever-changing cast when I came across a tape from the previous era too precious to ignore. So with the kind indulgence of my readers for this “temporal shift,” I am compelled to back-up just a few years and present a gem of an episode of Hawaii Calls from an unknown date in 1957 which brings together the many stars – and supporting cast – of the program which hopefully you have already gotten to know a little by now through this nearly three-week long tribute...
2014-11-2717 min
hwnmusiclives's PodcastHawaii Calls – Where The Boyce AreOK, so it was actually pronounced Boy-see. Once you have mastered that, you can work on his Hawaiian middle name for a while: Kaihiihikapuokalani, which is how Hawaii Calls host Webley Edwards referred to him, preferring to use the performers’ Hawaiian names. But if you’re struggling with it, you can simply refer to him as Boyce Rodrigues.
The son of a lady who joined the cast when the show debuted in 1935 – singer, composer, and show song librarian Vicki I`i Rodrigues – Boyce was, therefore, the brother of the show’s singing sisters Nina Keali`iwahamana (using a middle na...
2014-11-2409 min
hwnmusiclives's PodcastHawaii Calls – Haunani Hulas!Continuing our look at Haunani Kahalewai and her appearances on the too short-lived Hawaii Calls TV program…
It was difficult – believe me, very difficult – to decide which of Haunani’s dozens and dozens of performances from the Ho`olohe Hou archives to share given that we have limited time to share them. (We will celebrate Haunani over and over again. But we also need to give some air time to the other stars of Hawaii Calls who have not even received an honorable mention yet.) Choosing the last video of Haunani was the most difficult task – until, that is, I...
2014-11-2302 min
hwnmusiclives's PodcastHawaii Calls – (Can’t Get Enough) Haunani!Continuing our look at Haunani Kahalewai and her seemingly countless appearances on the Hawaii Calls radio program…
The recording studio affords an artist an almost infinite number of attempts to get a song just right. I have session tapes from Frank Sinatra’s 1950s Capitol Records sessions where there are countless false starts on the same tune – for everything from an out-of-tune flute to a saxophone that comes in a beat late to some “clams” from the singer. (Sinatra fans will know immediately what I mean by “clams.”) Haunani Kahalewai’s recording output – which featured the finest musicians in Hawai...
2014-11-2309 min
hwnmusiclives's PodcastHawaii Calls – Haunani – The Ultimate Love SongContinuing our look at Haunani Kahalewai and her numerous appearances on the short-lived Hawaii Calls TV program…
The setting is the Wailua River on the island of Kaua`i where seemingly forever tourists have shelled out for a boat cruise through fern grottos in order to see the Garden Isle both inside and out. Romantic (if you do not have your four kids in tow). More romantic still if you are alone on the boat with one of the most sultry songstresses in the history of the islands.
But the real sense of adventure here is t...
2014-11-2303 min
hwnmusiclives's PodcastHawaii Calls – Haunani – Radio DaysContinuing our look at Haunani Kahalewai and her time with the Hawaii Calls radio program…
Some say that Haunani was at her finest singing a slow, romantic love song. That is difficult to disagree with, but I would counter that Haunani may be at her finest when she sings a rollicking hula number. Take a listen to “A Kona Hema O Ka Lani,” an ancient chant dedicated to King Kalākaua (hence the title, which translate to “The King At South Kona”). (In the last verse you will hear the king referred to by one of his many nicknam...
2014-11-2310 min
hwnmusiclives's PodcastHawaii Calls – Haunani in MotionContinuing our look at Haunani Kahalewai and the short-lived Hawaii Calls TV program…
Of the scant 26 episodes of the TV version of Hawaii Calls (which ran during the 1965-66 season), Haunani appears in more than half of them. With national recording contracts – first with Capitol, then with Decca – and her weekly appearances on the radio version of the show for nearly seven years at this point, Haunani was by that time a household name on par with Alfred Apaka before her. And host Webley Edwards capitalized on her fame by featuring her on the TV show as often a...
2014-11-2303 min
hwnmusiclives's PodcastHawaii Calls – More from HaunaniContinuing our look at Haunani Kahalewai and the Hawaii Calls radio program…
I have mentioned here previously that at various periods in its history Hawaii Calls was hampered by a shortage of material. With a song library of approximately 1,500 titles and with the cast performing no fewer than ten songs for each weekly episode, the show could not go more than three years without repeating a title. Fortunately or unfortunately, Edwards favored some songs more than others – often featuring the same song twice within a few weeks of each other but by two different singers (which demonstrates, I thi...
2014-11-2312 min
hwnmusiclives's PodcastHawaii Calls - Haunani KahalewaiWhile Hawaii Calls creator and host Webley Edwards was known to recruit well established stars of the local Hawai`i music scene for the show, Haunani Kahalewai was – as accurately recounted by cast member Nina Keali`iwahamana in a 1980 interview with KCCN Radio – a product of the radio show. Born in Hilo on the island of Hawai`i, Haunani largely lived and worked in obscurity. But eventually her voice was used for the soundtrack of a movie filmed on location in Hawai`i, and when Edwards heard the soundtrack and that voice – ranging from her pure contralto to a soarin...
2014-11-2308 min
hwnmusiclives's PodcastHawaii Calls – Lani Custino - SingerThe Honolulu Star-Bulletin obituary reads, “Lani Custino, hula dancer from a well-known family of entertainers, died Tuesday in Las Vegas, where she had lived since August 1996. She was 66.”
So this is at least partially true. A more appropriate description of the dynamic entertainer might have been “hula dancer and singer.” But history has painted Lani Custino strictly in her more famous role. For a lengthy period in Hawai`i’s entertainment history from the 1950s through the 1970s, Custino was the equivalent of a hand model for the hula – her graceful hula poses appearing everywhere from iconic album covers...
2014-11-2206 min
hwnmusiclives's PodcastMahi Sings Tutu HelenThere is an album cover which graces the wall of my studio in which I write this blog. This room holds nearly all of my Hawaiian treasures, but twelve album covers on the wall were the beginning of my obsession with Hawaiian music – the twelve most important Hawaiian music recordings of all time in my personal ranking for these recordings defined Hawaiian music for me as a young person, and each has a very deep, personal meaning to me. Someday I will tell you about all twelve. But one of these takes center stage today.
On an ev...
2014-09-1219 min
hwnmusiclives's Podcast`Ohana – The Isaacs Family“`Ohana” is the Hawaiian word for “family.” We have discussed Alvin Isaacs the musician and Alvin Isaacs the composer. But despite that we call him “Papa,” we have failed to discuss Alvin Isaacs the dad – patriarch of a next generation musical legacy. Although they rarely all appeared on record together – often in pairs or threes, but rarely all four musical Isaacs – each of Alvin’s sons became a superstar of Hawaiian music in his own right. Thinking about Alvin and his sons prompted me to think about Hawai`i’s many musical families throughout history – the impetus for introducing our second new recurring...
2014-09-1013 min
hwnmusiclives's PodcastHelen Desha Beamer – Grande Dame of Hawai`iOne dictionary defines “grande dame” as “a woman of influential position within a particular sphere.” In the history of Hawaiian culture, one could name many grande dame. Surely Mary Kawena Puku`i, Alice Namakelua, Lena Machado, Genoa Keawe, and Haunani Apoliona come to mind. And then there is Helen Desha Beamer.
According to Hawaiian music historian George Kanahele in an earlier edition of his seminal work on Hawaiian music, Hawaiian Music and Musicians, the Beamer family of Hawai`i can trace its musical lineage back to the 15th century, and the earliest Beamer compositions can be dated to 1862...
2014-09-0809 min
hwnmusiclives's PodcastAlvin Kaleolani Isaacs - ComposerWhen last we discussed the music of Alvin Kaleolani Isaacs, we discussed “Papa” the musician – the new sound he heard in his head and how he realized it with what is now considered to be a “supergroup” known as the Royal Hawaiian Serenaders (comprised of now legendary George Kainapau’s falsetto, Tommy Castro’s unique steel guitar playing, and the falsetto voice and forward-thinking arrangements of Benny Kalama). But we cannot forsake Alvin Isaacs the prolific composer whose songs – both the Hawaiian-language and hapa-haole (English-language songs about Hawaiian themes) – have stood the test of time. In this segment we listen to a few of...
2014-09-0711 min
hwnmusiclives's PodcastSonny Swings HWAKI had always loved Hawaiian music. And so I loved the idea of Hawai`i despite that I had never been there. I had only learned about Hawai`i through books, magazines, television and movies, and – of course – the music. So when I landed at Honolulu International Airport on October 2, 2000 – my thirtieth birthday – I had a few destinations in mind as soon as I threw my bags in my hotel room at a 1-star hotel (my first mistake) in Waikiki (my second mistake). My then wife – tired from the nearly 11-hour flight – simply wanted to crash. But who knew if I would e...
2014-08-2821 min
Bishop Museum PodcastsLegacy of Hawaii's Voyaging ChiefsAnother Legacy of Hawai'i's Voyaging Chiefs: Models of Successful Leadershippresented by Dr. Kēhaunani AbadWhat might today's Hawaiian community leaders share in common with Hawai'i's legendary chiefs? Many aspects of what are considered to be foundational Hawaiian leadership traits stem from the era of voyaging chiefs. Learn how historic circumstances shaped social interactions of leaders past and established successful models of behavior that were emulated in later generations of ali'i. Dr. Abad gives a captivating look into those lessons learned, and how they remain as relevant today as they were long ago.
2013-11-2053 min
hwnmusiclives's PodcastA Pua CuriosityThese three songs are from a 1959 G.N.P. Crescendo compilation LP released on the mainland entitled “Hawaii - A Musical Memento of the Islands” - which is a curiosity on many levels.
G.N.P. stood for “Gene Norman Presents.” Norman was a jazz impresario whose Crescendo label released recordings by such legends as Lionel Hampton and Charlie Shavers. What would such a jazz promoter want with Pua Almeida, Haunani Kahalewai, Andy Cummings, Benny Kalama, or Ray Kinney? What commercial value would they have to him? Apparently, Norman knew better as he released three records...
2013-02-1906 min
hwnmusiclives's PodcastHilo’s Kihei BrownThomas Kihei Desha Brown was born January 30, 1925 into the very musical Brown family of Hilo, Hawai’i. His musical career began by singing with the famed Haili Choir of Hilo which spawned two groups: the Hilo Kalimas and the Hilo Hawaiians. With both of those groups - both family affairs including cousins Bunny and Buddy Brown - Kihei became best known for his beautiful falsetto voice.
Like many other Hawai’i artists of the 1950s and 60s who were making a splash beyond its borders - Alfred Apaka, Haunani Kahalewai, Charles K.L. Davis, and Geor...
2013-01-3106 min
hwnmusiclives's PodcastIwalani KahalewaiCharlotte Iwalani Wilson Kahalewai was born January 25, 1934 in Waihe’e, Maui into a most musical family. She started singing at the age of 6 for U.S.O. shows and cut her entertaining teeth at Lani Wai and Wailuku Gardens before becoming a regular on the Hawaii Calls radio programs and studio recordings. Through the 1950’s Iwalani performed at the Top Of The Isle and the Waikiki Biltmore and in 1958 was hired as featured singer and dancer with Alfred Apaka and the Hawaiian Village Serenaders in the Hawaiian Village’s Tapa Room.
After Apaka’s untimely death in 1960, Iwalani s...
2013-01-2625 min
hwnmusiclives's PodcastHau’oli la hanau e Haunani Apoliona!While Ho’olohe Hou has so far been concerned with the forgotten figures of Hawaiian music, scrolling around Facebook today inspired a new topic – “Facebook Friends,” dedicated to my friends (real and virtual) who continue to make beautiful music for Hawai’i and the world. And a birthday is the perfect excuse to celebrate!
For more than 30 years Haunani Apoliona has been a foremost ambassador of Hawaiian music around the world, a composer of beautiful Hawaiian-language compositions, and one of the rare female practitioners of the art of the slack key guitar. But only Hawaiians can say wh...
2013-01-2306 min