Brothers Cazimero, Maddy Lam, Emma Veary, Kahauanu Lake Trio, Gabby Pahinui, The Sons of Hawai’i, The Makaha Sons of Ni’ihau, Guava Jam, Aunty Genoa Keawe, George Helm, Andy Cummings, Alfred Apaka, Danny Kaleikini, Tony Conjugacion
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I just finished listening to Ho’opono. What a masterpiece this is. The mix of songs provides an interesting variety and keeps the listener from getting bored. Kalae's original songs are very special and demonstrate his fine skills, not only as an ..ukulele player or a singer, but as haku mele, as well. My ..olelo Hawai..i skills are very rudimentary, but from what I understood and looked up with my trusty Kawena Pukui dictionary, he is sure to become a haku mele of no small importance. One of the world’s most beautiful mele, Pua Lililehua, makes me want to weep, because his version is so sweet. How he did “What a wonderful world” is also a joy. The words of that song were already quite powerful but he really added the grace and beauty of the Hawaiian language. I also really liked Mele Oli Mahalo no ..Anakala Eddie.
If you have been lucky enough to get a copy of this CD, I am sure you have enjoyed it. If you have a chance to obtain one, GRAB IT. This is an important recording.
Please also pay attention to the photograph on the cover of the recording. It has a picture of Kalae holding a calabash full of a bright shining light, while standing in front of red ti plants. He is looking toward the heavens.
Here is the Story of the Bowl of Light:
Every child born has at birth, a bowl of perfect light. If he tends his light during his life, it will grow in strength and he can do many things: swim with the shark, fly with the hawk, know and understand all things. If, however, be becomes resentful or envious, he drops a stone into this bowl of light. Since a stone and the light cannot hold the same space, a little light goes out. If he continues to put stones in his bowl of light, the light will eventually go out and he, too, will become a stone. A stone does not grow ad a stone does not move. But, if at any time he tires of being a stone, all he needs to do is huli the bowl upside down. The stones will all fall away and the light will come back. His light will shine once more upon te world around him and he will begin to grow once more.
Kalae -- thank you for this CD and for reminding us about the story of the bowl of light.
Mahalo nui loa me ke aloha Malama pono,
Wanda
Kalae Miles was born and raised in Waimanalo on the island of Oahu. Quickly finding his musical voice by age 7, he performed with the Honolulu Boys Choir, Keiki Music School and The Hawaii Children's Opera Chorus. The years that followed found Kalae competing in talent shows and song contests, winning 1st place in the Hilton Hawaiian Village Hotel song contest, the Morning Musicale competition and NATS, while top ranking in many others. College began Kalae’s formal studies initially pursuing opera, while also enrolling in Hawaiian Language, studies and Hula. These studies lead him to complete submersion in Hawaiian music and his native culture. During these years Kalae also toured internationally to Korea, Japan, Italy and Okinawa and performed with the Hawai’i Opera Theater, the Diamond Head Theater and the Paliku Theater.
Finishing college at the University of Hawai’i, Manoa, Kalae was gifted by The Hawai’i’s State Foundation of Culture and the Arts to study falsetto with one of Hawai’i’s most respected falsetto singers Richard Ho’opi’i, eventually becoming Richard’s honorary protégé. A subsequent mentorship that followed, Kalae studied voice and ‘ukulele under Kahauanu Lake, one of Hawai’i’s most internationally loved progressive Hawaiian musician/composers. Their relationship continues still. Returning his gifts to nurture and support Hawaiian culture, Kalae has and continues to teach at a Hawaiian Language Immersion School, Ke Kula Kaiapuni 'O Anuenue, while also conducting workshops on Hawaiian music, language and dance for students of all ages. He also has an 'ukulele group in Santa Cruz, CA called the Aloha Island Grille Serenaders that was established three years ago when Kalae moved to the bay area of Northern California.
Currently Kalae is planning a national tour in support of his debut album release on ‘Aumakua Records entitled
“Ho’opono”. A record that has been anticipated for years, shares with the listener traditional, contemporary and original Hawaiian mele or songs about Hawai’i and his world experiences. In the spirit of “Reaching the globe through music that touches every heart”, Kalae is sure to be received as an asset to both the Hawaiian culture also the world.
Hey buddy, how's it going??? I hear on that Moloka'i radio station, that one part of the Anakala Eddie song, "Mahalo me ke aloha la..." They play it as part of their commercial break...You're doing well on those outerislands, the true place for Hawaiian music...
Thanks, Kalae, for the add. Best wishes on all good things from LP@ teepossible.com. T-shirts and gifts for fun, for history, for sports, including Summer Bum, Surf 70, and Dive Deep slogan lines. Have a great weekend!
Happy Spring and a big mahalo for all your support for our projects! In addition to the Grammy for Best Hawaiian Music album, we have also won two Hawaii Music Awards: 'IKENA by Tia Carrere and myself for Contemporary Hawaiian, and Sunny Spaces, my solo project won in the Folk category.
hi cousin, just wanted to stop by to show you some vegas love. Hope all is well with you. Sorry gotta go and get my kids to go sleep. ttyl. Love ya, Devo
Aloha~ So i was listening to your CD one day and it really hit me and i started crying.I miss you and your words that give me hope some times.You not being here is lonely at times cuz i always think of when we were growing up and the fun we had.Remember Teddy??Was that a TRIP or what?Haole boy with Red Hair and the Freckles...LOL..anyways i have to go but i'll call you soon when i'm not so hella busy here. I LOVE YOU CUZ!!Take care always!!
Hope All is well!!! Just wanted to stop in 2 show sum love. How is the music biz going? I love it...it is so soothing to listen to...what a musically talented wonder you are!!!
Have you been home lately in the 808? Well, I'm sure soon enough rite...lol?
I made a wish for you today,a wish straight from my heart. I didn't wish you riches, fame, or fortune to impart, But I did wish you the finer things whose worth has no measure, the type of things you'll value more than wealth or treasure. I wished you endless hope, good health, and love, and all the wonderful things in life your heart is dreaming of. I wished you lots of strength, during times of trial and stress, and inspiration to spark your soul and bring you happiness. TO YOU MY FRIEND ALOHAAAAAAAAA MyCommentSpace. com
