Nā Mele celebrates 25 years of spotlighting Hawaiʻi’s authentic and diverse music, showcasing its heritage, beauty and magic. Join us this year for a special tribute to a quarter-century of artistic excellence and cultural exploration.
Air Date: Mon, Nov 25, 2024 7:30 PM
In this Nā Mele episode recorded in 2007, Makana an internationally acclaimed Slack Key guitarist, singer, composer, philosopher, activist and one of Hawai'i's cultural ambassadors to the world.
Air Date: Mon, Nov 18, 2024 7:30 PM
Multiple Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award-winners Haunani Apoliona and Kuʻuipo Kumukahi present classic Hawaiian songs in both solo and duet performances.
Air Date: Wed, Nov 13, 2024 12:00 PM
Join us for an interactive watch-along as we revisit his Nā Mele program from 1999. Then stick around for a LIVE in-studio talk story and performance.
Air Date: Mon, Nov 11, 2024 7:30 PM

Maunalua, blend their talents to evoke memories of old Hawaiʻi…

Air Date: Mon, Nov 4, 2024 7:30 PM
In this Nā Mele episode recorded in 2004, Nā Hōkū Hanohano-winners Willie K and Amy Hanaialiʻi present their unique brand of musical artistry in both solos and duets. They are accompanied by Jack Ofoia on bass and Chino Montero on guitar.
Air Date: Mon, Oct 28, 2024 7:30 PM
Kala‘e Parish is making a splash as a Hawaiian country music artist. Experience his passion and enthusiasm on the next Nā Mele.
Air Date: Sat, Oct 26, 2024 8:00 PM
Nā Mele: Queen Emma – Her Life and Legacy features traditional Hawaiian chants and songs created to honor and record the life of Queen Emma.
Air Date: Mon, Oct 21, 2024 7:30 PM
The Mākaha Sons – Louis "Moon" Kauakahi on 6-string guitar, Jerome "Boogie" Koko on 12-string guitar and the late John Koko on upright bass – blend their magical harmonies into unique performances of traditional Hawaiian music. In this encore of a vintage performance taped at the PBS Hawaiʻi studios, they play some of their most beloved songs.
Air Date: Sat, Oct 19, 2024 8:00 PM

Since 2002 the Kahilu Theatre in Kamuela on Hawaiʻi Island has hosted the annual Waimea ʻUkulele & Slack Key Guitar Institute…

Air Date: Mon, Oct 14, 2024 7:30 PM
Traditional Hawaiian classics are revisited when Nina Kealiʻiwahamana joins Bill Kaiwa in this special encore of a classic NĀ MELE.
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