Sunday, June 5 at 7:30 pm
Hawaiian Airlines Presents Na Mele: Emma Veary at Halekulani

Emma Veary

Emma Veary, the Golden Voice of Hawaii, returns to the PBS Hawaii airwaves for the television premiere of Hawaiian Airlines Presents Na Mele:Emma Veary at Halekulani on Sunday, June 5 at 7:00 pm.

PBS Hawaii cameras recorded in April a one time performance of the celebrated vocalist at Halekulani's House Without A Key, the elegant venue where Emma headlined forty years ago. The magical evening recaptured the golden age of Waikiki as Emma performed the original songlist of her 1970s show. The 81-year-old's beautiful voice was as sweet, pitch-perfect, and lovely as ever, according to jazz vocalist and PBS Hawaii Board Director Jimmy Borges.

Accompanied by virtuoso pianist Randy Hongo, Emma performed a few songs with daughter Robyn Knuebuhl, a composer, singer, dancer; and harpist Nyle Hallman. Emma's rendition of Robyn's "Pua Pakalana" brought second daughter K. Noelani Bennette onstage to join her sister in hula. Veteran entertainers Roland and Robert Cazimero, Nina Keali`iwahamana, Beverly Noa and Tony Conjugacion honored Emma with tributes and onstage performances. Borges sang a final musical tribute.


 

NA MELE: TRADITIONS IN HAWAIIAN SONG, was conceived and developed at PBS Hawaii to preserve the extraordinary music of Hawaii performed by some of the Islands best talents in its purest form, live and impromptu.

 

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Coming Up on Na Mele:

Monday, May 23 at 7:30 pm
Jerry Santos and Friends (encore)

Jerry Santos & Friends

Jerry Santos, a leader in Hawaiian music since the "Hawaiian Renaissance" of the 1970's, performs solo and in a trio with his long time bassist Wally Suenaga and ukulele whiz Bryan Tolentino. Included are several of Santos' signature tunes, traditional Hawaiian songs and a few surprises.


Monday, May 30 at 7:30 pm
Bob Brozman - Cyril Pahinui - Led Kaapana (encore)

Bob Brozman & Friends

In a glorious gathering of guitar greats, slack key stylists Led Kaapana and Cyril Pahinui combine with steel guitar master Bob Brozman for an incredible, in-studio concert showcasing the magic of the jam session format, with the three musical maters performing in various combinations. A special feature is Brozman performing three solos, including a touching tribute to steel guitar pioneer Tau Moe.