My mom, Hulu Lindsey, Aunty Genoa, Leina'ala Haili, Linda Dela Cruz, Myrtle K. Hilo, Kealoha Kalama, Lena Machado, My kumu hula: Uncle Johnny Lum Ho and Hokulani Holt-Padilla, Aunty Pualani Kanaka'ole, and all the musicians that played on this project or those that I have had the pleasure of working with be it past or present. I am constantly humbled by all of your talents.. Mahalo. I am also influenced by the world that surrounds me, my kupuna, and aumakua.
This is for my Nana...Doris Nakasone, this was her dream...I love you Nana
Sounds Like
Traditional Hawaiian. 5 traditional mele and 5 original mele. One geneology chant for my 'aina and kupuna.
THE BEST BAND EVER EVER EVER!!!!
UNCLE WILLY, DEFINITELY A WOW MOMENT!!!!
THE MEN OF PILIOHA
MOKE BOY KAMEAALOHA, RICHARD GIDEON, AND DARREN BENITEZ, NICE COLORS GUYS
THE LADIES OF NA WAI HO'OLU'U O KE ANUENUE..CAN I GET A WOOT WOO
THERE'S THAT KICK ASS BAND AGAIN...THIS TIME WITH STYLE!!
3/30/08- Mahalo a nui to all of you who love Hawaiian music and who have been so supportive of this first release of mine, Pihana....Its been about 8 months since we released Pihana and the best part of completing this project has been being able to play this music for all of you. I've been able to meet fabulous people from Kaua'i to Hawai'i and from Japan to the Netherlands because of this music....I am so blessed!!!
Merrie Monarch 2008...Ku'u Li'a Pua Ka Hinano
6/27/08- I've just returned from spending two weeks in Japan and i cannot say enough times...."there is no place like home"....yes, I'm sooo serving you some Dorothy on the yellow brick road!!! I am extremely grateful to my family, my halau, my friends, and all HARA members for the recent female vocalist of the year award.....I'm so humbled by all of this...I fully realize that I have only arrived at this point because of the extreme talent that has achieved this before me and the awesome talent that continues to surround me....I love all of you, mahalo for loving and supporting Hawaiian music...
Hey Napua, This is Sean Ellis GOD blessed me and Patty with a baby daughter. She weighed 8 lbs 15 oz and was 21 inches long. She was born same date of jasons passing only 1 month after,June 28 2009.Her name is Valentina Wai'oli Ellis. Jus wanted to let u know my good news and hope u read this. Thanx Napua for the many blessings u had bestowed upon us Ellis family. My alohas goes to u and your family GOD bless u and your family. Love always SeanE.
Aloha Beautiful!!! Thanks for the add on.We had a awesome night out we you. Hope to have an other outthing with you before we leave back to minnesota. Sending lot's of love and aloha Marlin and Joewella
Aloha Napua, Will you be performing at the Pan Pacific Festival in Waikiki???? Hope so... My son just got married and he and his bride are there... I want them to see you...
Aloha mai dear kumu Napua. Have you now a quiet period after the Merrie Monarch? Hope that your plans going to Europe (to watch League football)with your ohana will come true. We miss and love your music and dance. Love and friendship from the Netherlands, Nora and Rene Ranti
Aloha Everyone, The 808 UNITE PRE-SALE TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT SUPERSTOP WAIEHU AND KAHULUI ON MONDAY 5-18-09. Tickets are available right now at all other places such as Solid Clothing Store in Kaahumanu Mall, Westside Vibes in Lahaina and Oceans Bar and grill in Kihei! Don't Miss it!! Guaranteed to be the best concert of the year!
Just sending some positive vibes your way!!! This song is for you and that special person in your life:) "Wonderful Tonight" Artist E,Clapton....Ukulele jam by me:) 2nd song on my profile. Enjoy and have a great day! Hawaiian Style Sonny www.mobettahsoundproductions.com 541-621-1225
i can't even tell you how amazing you guys did at Merrie Monarch! I had a MM viewing party up here in Washington with some Hawaii friends and we watched all night. I loved it and miss halau so much! Can't wait to see everyone during break! Congratulations Kumu! regards to everyone at halau :D
