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Na Mele

Na Mele

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Welcome to our collection of Na Mele: Hawaiian songs and traditional chants in which ancient Hawai’i gives voice to its legends.

O ke aloha ka mea i oi aku ka maikai mamua o ka umeke poi a me ka ipukai ia. – “Love is far better than the poi dish or the fish bowl.”

A young girl with long dark hair in a braid stands at a microphone, wearing a red shirt, ready to share na mele. Text on the image reads, Melia Fabre, Ke Kula o Ehunuikaimalino. Black and white background.

“‘Aha Aloha ‘Olelo 2018 | Ho’okuku Punana Leo – Papa Malao” (1:27:27)

Two women wearing patterned dresses play ukuleles and sing na mele into microphones on stage, with a dark curtain backdrop behind them. One woman is wearing a hat.

“‘Aha Aloha ‘Olelo 2018 Mele” (1:28:26)

A woman wearing a floral lei and traditional Hawaiian attire smiles at sunset. Text reads: Hawaiian Chant & Na Mele: The Power, Preservation, Perpetuation of Oli. After Dark in the Park, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.

“Hawaiian Chant: The Power, Preservation, and Perpetuation of Oli” (1:13:47)

“Hawaiian Cultural Festival 2019: Na Mele and Hula in Honor of Kamehameha 4” (33:29)

“Royal Hawaiian Songs” (27:49)

Three musicians in blue shirts play guitars and sing na mele on a decorated tropical-themed stage with string lights and plants, under a twilight sky backdrop.

“Waipuna – Na Mele | PBS Hawai’i” (26:46)

Musician Kuana Torres Kahele, wearing a floral lei and traditional attire, sings and plays guitar on stage, sharing the spirit of Hawaiian music. Text reads: Nā Mele Kuana Torres Kahele Full Episode.

“Kuana Torres Kahele – Na Mele | PBS Hawai’i” (26:47)

Mark Yamanaka sings and plays guitar on stage, wearing a red and white aloha shirt, with plants and string lights in the background. Experience Hawaiian music in Nāʻ Mele: Mark Yamanaka Full Episode.

“Mark Yamanaka – Na Mele | PBS Hawai’i” (27:30)

A woman with curly hair sings into a vintage microphone on stage, wearing a patterned off-shoulder top. Text reads NĀ MELE KAINANI KAHAUNAELE FULL EPISODE on a colorful background, highlighting Hawaiian music vibes.

“Kainani Kahaunaele – Na Mele | PBS Hawai’i” (26:47)

A woman with red hair and a red flower in her hair performs a hula dance to Hawaiian music, wearing a red dress with large white floral patterns, set against a vibrant red background.

“PBS Hawaii – Na Mele: Natalie Ai Kamauu and Family” (26:47)

Three musicians wearing leis perform Hawaiian music on stage; one plays guitar, one ukulele, and one upright bass. Dressed in traditional Hawaiian attire, they play against a vibrant tropical backdrop.

“The Lim Family – Na Mele | PBS Hawai’i” (28:46)

A woman sings na mele into a microphone while playing a guitar, set against an orange background with green plants behind her.

“Mailani Makainai: Na Mele | PBS Hawai’i” (28:16)

A woman with shoulder-length hair sings into a microphone, performing na mele on stage with a bright orange background and green foliage visible behind her.

“Ledward Kaapana and Family: Ne Mele | PBS Hawai’i” (28:47)

“More! Ledward Kaapana and Family” Na Mele | PBS Hawai’i” (28:16)

A man wearing a Hawaiian shirt and lei plays an acoustic guitar while seated, performing na mele onstage with a sunset beach scene backdrop and a microphone in front of him.

“Weldon Kekauoha: Na Mele | PBS Hawai’i” (28:16)

A man wearing a blue shirt with white patterns and an orange lei sings na mele or speaks into a microphone indoors, with a wooden background behind him.

“Kenneth Makaukane: Na Mele | PBS Hawai’i” (27:47)

Three people wearing leis stand at a microphone on stage during an awards show. Two are in white suits, one in green, all with colorful lei garlands—celebrating na mele—set against a vibrant, colorful backdrop.

“Huewa: Na Mele | PBS Hawai’i (27:47)

Three women dressed in black with flower leis perform na mele on stage with string instruments. The backdrop features tropical plants and the word Ahumanu with a bird image above them.

“Ahumanu: Na Mele | PBS Hawaii” (27:53)

A woman with long dark hair, wearing a yellow floral lei and white flower in her hair, smiles while singing na mele into a microphone. A leafy plant and orange background are visible behind her.

“Pomaikai Lyman: Na Mele | PBS Hawai’i” (28:46)

A man with a beard and mustache, wearing a patterned shirt and gray cap, stands outdoors in front of lush tropical plants and a blue background, evoking the spirit of na mele.

“Kawika Kahiapo: Na Mele | PBS Hawai’i” (28:16)

Three men in blue shirts, wearing yellow leis, sing na mele into microphones beside a white grand piano, played by a man in white. Green plants and white drapes decorate the background.

“Keauhou: Na Mele | PBS Hawai’i” (27:47)

Two older men with gray hair, wearing colorful shirts, play acoustic guitars and sing na mele into microphones on a dark stage.

“Richard Ho’opi’i and George Kahumoku, Jr.: Na Mele | PBS Hawai’i” (28:47)

A Hawaiian band performs on stage surrounded by lush tropical plants. As they play na mele, three musicians strum guitar and upright bass while two women in matching outfits dance and smile in the foreground.

“Chad Takatsugi: Na Mele | PBS Hawai’i” (26:16)

A promotional banner for the Moonlight Mele Concert Series featuring Hawaiian music by Mike Kaawa & Friends, with event times listed in HST, PST, MST, and EST. A small group photo of musicians is shown on the left.

“Moonlight Mele Concert Series – Mike Ka’awa and Friends” (1:33:53)

A person wearing a pink patterned shirt stands on stage, smiling and holding a microphone, ready to perform Hawaiian music. The background features ornate wooden panels and the words Moonlight Mele appear in the lower right corner.

“The Moonlight Mele Concert Series #18 – The Makaha Sons” (1:37:28)

Black and white image of a title screen reading HAWAIIAN RHYTHM Selections from the Universal feature HAWAIIAN NIGHTS, evoking the charm of classic Hawaiian music. Reference numbers and a website appear at the bottom.

“1949 Hawaii Music ‘Soundie’ 1940s Music Video Aloha Oe Matty Malneck Orchestra” (7:40)

A man with gray hair and a beard, wearing a red patterned shirt and a white flower lei, sings or speaks into a microphone, performing Hawaiian music amid lush green foliage in the background.

“Hawaiian Mission Houses – Mele Wahi Pana 2015 – Songs of Honolulu” (2:15:53)

A man wearing glasses and a light shirt gestures with his hands while speaking in a recording studio with audio equipment and posters in the background. Subtitles at the bottom read, because this Hawaiian music is so stylized and it is a very old-style.

“Aloha Radio Hawaii: A Musical Journey to the Golden Age of Hawaiian Song” (9:01)

Album cover with the title Mele Inoa: Authentic Hawaiian Chants - Kepakepa and Pule in bold red and black text above a black-and-white sketch of traditional Hawaiian percussion instruments, celebrating the roots of Hawaiian music.

“Mele Inoa – Authentic Hawaiian Chants” (28:21)

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