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.
Multiple Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award-winners Haunani Apoliona and Kuʻuipo Kumukahi present classic Hawaiian songs in both solo and duet performances.
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.
Maunalua, blend their talents to evoke memories of old Hawaiʻi…
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.
Kala‘e Parish is making a splash as a Hawaiian country music artist. Experience his passion and enthusiasm on the next Nā Mele.
Nā Mele: Queen Emma – Her Life and Legacy features traditional Hawaiian chants and songs created to honor and record the life of Queen Emma.
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.
Since 2002 the Kahilu Theatre in Kamuela on Hawaiʻi Island has hosted the annual Waimea ʻUkulele & Slack Key Guitar Institute…
Traditional Hawaiian classics are revisited when Nina Kealiʻiwahamana joins Bill Kaiwa in this special encore of a classic NĀ MELE.