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Established November 24, 2004 in California, and approved for 501(c) (3) status February 2006, the Holistic Honu Wellness Center is a not-for-profit healing center dedicated to preserving and perpetuating the Hawaiian culture through education and healing. Our primary goal is to provide access and education of traditional Hawaiian cultural health practices to Native Hawaiians, and the community at large. A goal extended in the spirit of lokomaikai/compassion to all community members, regardless of ethnic or national origin, who seek opportunities to restore pono/balance and harmony in their life, and realign the spirit, mind, and body to become one. Some of the cultural healing services offered include, and are not limited to, ho'oponopono/counseling, la'au kahea/prayers and chants, la'au lapa'au/herbal therapy and lomilomi/touch therapy. Although our program focus targets Native Hawaiians, it is our long-standing policy that our services are made available to all in pursuit of education and healing.To ensure the protection, preservation and perpetuation of this sacred traditional practice, we have developed a four-step Education program where we offer instruction in Traditional Hawaiian Healing Arts. Each level and the classes presented at each level may be pursued individually; however, when combined, our traditional healer program unites a traditional 'uniki/graduation with a fully accredited education program that provides interested students with an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Hawaiian Healing Arts. We welcome you to participate in the Holistic Honu Wellness Center's work through sponsor donations.Financial or in-kind sponsors will be credited at every opportunity, and will be added to our mailing list for announcements and updates. Your contributions will help the Holistic Honu Wellness Center promote Hawaiian culture, values, and traditions.If you are interested in sponsoring the Holistic Honu Wellness Center, CLICK HERE to DONATE to our programsTax-deductible donations may be made to: Holistic Honu Wellness Center 1466 Cedar Street Berkeley, CA 94702-1221Donations are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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WEEKLY - SATURDAYS - 10am to 4pmJanuary 28 to April 21, 2012Holistic Honu Wellness Center Presents:Hawaiian Healing Arts: Lomilomi ProgramBerkeley, CaliforniaCONTACT US for further information or to register for this programApril 25 to 29, 2012 Holistic Honu Wellness Center Presents:Ho'okahi Pu'uwai i ka HulaCLICK HERE for the event websiteHeritage Inn Express - Sacramento/Roseville, CaliforniaMay 27 to June 2, 2012Holistic Honu Wellness Center Presents:Hawaiian Healing Arts: Ho'ola IntensiveKahalelehua Retreat Center - Ola'a/Hilo, HawaiiSeptember 5 to 9, 2012Holistic Honu Wellness Center Presents:Ho'okahi Pu'uwai i ka HulaCLICK HERE for the event websiteExecutive Inn & Suites Embarcadero CoveOakland, California(For room reservations, mention group code GR288MA)April 10 to 14, 2013Holistic Honu Wellness Center Presents:Ho'okahi Pu'uwai i ka HulaCLICK HERE for the event websiteEmbassy Suites HotelSacramento, California
HAWAII CLASSES
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HAWAIIAN HEALING ARTS INTENSIVE with KAWAIKAPUOKALANI HEWETTMountain View/Volcano, Hawai'iMay 28 through June 1, 2012(Travel Days: May 27th and June 2nd)Cost: $1900 for 50 NCBTMB CE hours (includes tuition, room & board and ground transportation we pick up & drop off at the Hilo airport only)AIR FARE IS NOT INCLUDEDCLICK HERE to receive 5% Off airfare between Continental US and Hawaii on Hawaiian AirlinesCLICK HERE to register for this seriesJoin us for 5 days of discovering Hawaiian Healing Arts: Ho'ola and Hula with world renown Kahuna Ho'ola, Haku Mele and Kumu Hula,Kawaikapuokalani K. Hewett .Kawaikapuokalani will cover:Understanding the origin and foundation of Traditional Hawaiian Healing Arts. Subjects covered may include ho'oponopono; gathering, preparing and prescribing La'au Lapa'au; lomilomi; healing prayers; chanting and dance.Accommodations and Classes will be held at Kahalelehua Retreat Center in Mountain View/Volcano, Hawaii Kahalelehua is located on the slopes of Mauna Loa, twenty minutes from Hilo airport and fifteen minutes from the town of Volcano.SPACE IS LIMITED to 12 students - reserve your space early Three wonderful meals a day are included. Be aware that it can sometimes rain, gets cool at night and could get muddy at times. Towels, sheets, and blankets are provided but not other toiletries so bring soap, shampoo, sunscreen, insect repellent, etc. A sarong with T shirt is fine for dancing if you do not already have a pa'u skirt. At night you may need slacks and a sweater. The cost of the Healing Arts Intensive is $1900, which includes tuition and six nights room and board. Since we are limiting the size of the class, a non-refundable deposit of $250.00 will hold your space. Payment plans available. Full payment is due 30 days prior to the first day of instruction.Please make check/money order payable to:Holistic Honu Wellness Center and send them to1466 Cedar StreetBerkeley, CA 94702-1221Credit cards accepted through PayPal or via EventbriteIf you are uncomfortable using online services for credit card processing, send us an email at: info_holistichonu.com with preferred times for contact and we will call you directly to process your registration request.REFUND INFORMATIONThe student has a right to full refund of all charges less the amount of $100 for the registration fee and $150 for the deposit if he/she cancels this agreement up to twelve (12) weeks prior to the first day of instruction. Any student who cancels their enrollment between eight (8) to twelve (12) weeks prior to the first day on instruction shall forfeit any deposit paid, and remain liable for 50% of the total fee, except under the following circumstances:1) A medical condition or emergency, fire or other natural disaster or force, or major incident occurs which makes the workshop impossible.2) Another arrangement is made in writing with The Holistic Honu Wellness Center which provides otherwise.Any student who cancels their enrollment eight (8) or fewer weeks before the beginning date of the workshop shall forfeit their deposit and remain liable for 100% of the total fee, except under the following circumstances:1) A medical condition or emergency, school closure, fire or other natural disaster or force, or major incident occurs which makes the engagement unfeasible.2) Another arrangement is made in writing with The Holistic Honu Wellness Center which provides otherwise.Any and all cancellations must be made by physical mail. The date of any cancellation shall be taken as the date of the postmark on the letter of cancellation. Refunds will be paid within 30 days of cancellation or withdraw.
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CALIFORNIA CLASSES
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Loea Frank Kawaikapuokalani K. Hewett's Ho'okahi Pu'uwai i ka Hula! Sacramento/Roseville Workshop SeriesApril 25 through 29, 2012Each day is a course unto itself and does not require previous instruction in Hula or Traditional Healing to attend.DAILY SCHEDULE:WEDNESDAY, April 25: Traditional Healing Arts & CultureTHURSDAY, April 26: Traditional Healing Arts & CultureFRIDAY, April 27: Traditional Healing Arts & CultureSATURDAY, April 28: Hula (2-Hula Kahiko dances)SUNDAY, April 29: Hula (2-Hula 'Auana dances)MAKE YOUR OWN SCHEDULECome for one day or all five!!Registration starts at 8am each dayClass begins at 10am each dayClass times: 10am to 12pm & 2pm to 4pm each dayPāina 5pm Saturday Dance Review and Kukakuka after class on SundayIt is a good idea to bring a notebook. Loea suggests that we be like "little children" and allow our minds and bodies to be open to learning through following and repetition.We are also offering 'ukulele classes presented by Jason Arimoto and 'Ukulele Creations Wednesday, Thursday and Friday following the lecture at 5pm. Wednesday and Thursday, 'ukulele basics for all levels will be taught and Friday, the music for the hula 'auana dances scheduled for Sunday's class will be taught.Additional information on these workshops can be found at: http://hookahipuuwai.comVIDEO POLICYOnly halau and groups in attendance who bring a minimum of five (5) members, and have paid for the day's work may video tape. Halau and groups who bring the minimum number of members are allowed one (1) video camera. Videos may be used for educational purposes only. Halau and groups who do not bring the required number of members are NOT allowed to video tape; even if it is just for their individual reference. DRESS CODE ALL DANCERS should wear pareo or pau skirt with shorts or bloomers underneath. LOCATIONHeritage Inn Express204 Harding Blvd.Roseville, CA 95678(916) 782-4466The Heritage Hotel Group is providing the Host Hotels for this workshop series:Heritage Inn Express204 Harding Blvd.Roseville, CA 95678(916) 782-4466The Heritage Inn Express is giving us a rate of $55 per night. The rooms are extremely spacious and all have microwaves and mini-refrigerators.SPECIALS FOR HALAU HULA & HALAU LOMILOMIFor each halau that brings TEN (10) haumana, the Kumu comes for FREE.For each halau that brings FIFTEEN (15) haumana, the Kumu and ONE (1) Alaka'i comes for FREE.Bring FIVE (5) or more haumana to both the Hula Kahiko and the Hula Auana, the Kumu comes to the lecture series for half price .Workshop Fees All 5 days: $600.00 4 days: $550.00 3 days: $450.00 2 days: $300.00 1 day: $150.00DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE - Contact Us for detailsCANCELLATION POLICYThere are no refunds for workshops and courses. A 7-day cancellation notice is required for you to receive a credit for the next workshop or course. We reserve the right to cancel any program due to insufficient enrollment or unforeseen circumstances. Please make check/money order payable and direct payment to:Holistic Honu Wellness Center1466 Cedar StreetBerkeley, CA 94702-1221You can order tickets via Eventbriteplease be sure to specify the days you wish to attendIf you are uncomfortable using online services for credit card processing, send us an email with preferred times for contact and we will call you directly to process your registration request.CLICK HERE to receive 5% Off airfare between Mainland U.S. and Hawaii on Hawaiian Airlines
EDUCATION PROGRAM
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LOMILOMI
LEVEL 1
LEVEL 2
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INSTRUCTORS
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daniel ho
suzi ko
kawaikapuokalani hewett
From his simple beginnings in Honolulu to his life amid the hustle and bustle of Los Angeles, Daniel Ho has worked over the years as a musician, producer, singer/songwriter, arranger, composer, engineer, and record company owner. The most compelling of these roles has been as a six-time GRAMMY Award winning producer, featured slack key guitarist, and artist in the "Best Hawaiian Music Album" category.Daniels musical inclinations were apparent at an early age. His first instruments were organ and ukulele, from which he graduated to classical guitar, piano, electric guitar, bass, drums, and eventually, voice. His passion for music led him to study composing, arranging and film scoring at the Grove School of Music in Los Angeles. He began his professional career as the leader, keyboardist, composer, and producer for Kilauea, a contemporary jazz group he formed in 1990. By 1997, Kilauea had released six chart-topping albums, two of which hit the Top 10 on Billboards jazz charts.As momentum of the smooth-jazz genre waned, Daniel set his sights on starting an independent record label. His interests in photography and graphic design complimented the requisite responsibilities of marketing and production. In 1998, he launched Daniel Ho Creations. Slowly, the releases grew into collaborative projects that featured himeni (Hawaiian hymnody), hula, ukulele, and slack key guitar. To date, Daniel Ho Creations has released over eighty acoustic and Hawaiian-themed CDs by many of Hawaiis most respected artists, who are first and foremost friends. Daniel has received numerous Hawaiian music industry accolades including three Na Hoku Hanohano awards and fifteen Hawaii Music Awards.In recent years, Daniel has been able to remain true to his craft and focus on what he loves most: the music. He is an accomplished singer and songwriter who has shared his music as a soloist throughout the U.S., Japan, Europe, Guam, and even Tasmania. He has been featured with the Honolulu Symphony; toured as a keyboardist and guitarist for GRAMMY Award-winning vocalist, Peabo Bryson; guest-lectured at Stanford University; and authored or co-authored nine music books. On a behind-the-silver-screen note, he performed the Hawaiian-language cover of Prince's "Nothing Compares 2 U" which can be heard during the end credits of the 2008 feature film, "Forgetting Sarah Marshall."
Loea Frank Kawaikapuokalani K. Hewett, our Master Instructor and head of our Kupuna Council, is a specialist in Hawaiian healing that incorporates several diagnostic skills including assessment of the presence of spirit-related illnesses, direct observation, dream interpretation, and physical palpation to identify possible contributing causes of underlying imbalances. His therapeutic skills training include herbal (la'au lapa'au) and touch (lomilomi) therapies, spiritual mediation through prayers and chants, and cultural counseling and resolution through ho'oponopono. Kawaikapuokalani was trained as the primary apprentice of Kahuna Emma deFries, one of the few surviving kahuna in the 1970s who was recognized by both legislative bodies of the State of Hawaii for her healing work as a kahuna la'au lapa'au. Kawaikapuokalani’'s genealogy also supports strong familial ties to well-known kahuna of modern and historical times. This genealogical relationship is a necessity in Hawaiian lore, as the '‘ike (spiritual authority and insight) is believed to pass only through blood relations for many of the psychic powers used in assessment and healing. Kawaikapuokalani received intensive, detailed training and close supervision as a kāko'o (favored student) for 12 years and has practiced as a kahuna ho'ola for over 20 years. Kawaikapuokalani has been instrumental in creating a cultural healing program at the Waimanalo Health Center in Waimanalo, Hawaii where the focus was on integrating Native Hawaiian cultural healing values and practices mixed with western medical practices. Presently, his work in the field of Hawaiian culture takes him off island and abroad on a regular basis. In addition, Kawaikapuokalani has gained recognition locally, nationally and internationally as a kumu hula, composer, and teacher of Hawaiian culture. Kawaikapuokalani serves the hula community as a judge in various competitions including Merrie Monarch, generously shares his compositions with numerous halau hula, and holds hula and ho'oponopono retreats in Mountain View, Hawaii. We are blessed to have him as part of our Kupuna Council and honored that he has consented to assist us with our education programs.
Leslie Susan K. Kaiona'okalāni Ko, our Lomilomi, Level One and Level Two Instructor, Board Chair and Executive Director, continues to carry on the healing traditions of her Native Hawaiian grandfather. She is a traditionally trained Lomilomi practitioner, a Licensed Certified Massage Therapist, a Certified Hawaiian Healing Arts Instructor, and a National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB) Continuing Education Approved Provider. Suzi holds a Master of Business Administration degree as well as a Master of Education degree from the University of California Berkeley. She comes from a strong background in operations and human resources management in both the public and private sector and has spent twelve years as an independent business consultant. Suzi continues to develop her healing techniques under the instruction of Kawaikapuokalani Hewett, is the lead contact and direct liaison between the wellness center and the Kupuna (elders) in Hawaii and travels extensively throughout the United States and abroad sharing her knowledge and spreading aloha.
SERVICES
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The Holistic Honu Wellness Center offers traditional healing & lomilomi services upon request.How do I choose a traditional healer?Loea Kawaikapuokalani Hewett teaches us that healers are characterized by 5 distinct qualities which are: first, their outward purity - that in appearance, manner & practice that the healer emulates purity that is visible; second, their inward purity as reflected in their healing work; third, the healers piety or their relationship with Akua/God; fourth their genealogy and lineage - where does the healer receive their knowledge, does the healer come from a bloodline of healers; and fifth, their years of training and commitment to healing. How much do traditional healing services cost?Traditionally, a ho'okupu (tribute/donation) was paid to the practitioner, therefore, we accept monetary donations for all traditional healing services. That's great, but how much do I pay?The great Hawaiian scholar and author Samuel Kamakau makes mention of healers being gifted for their services. The wealthier the person, the greater the gifts that were given. The chiefs because of their wealth gave vast amounts of gifts. The makaainana or the common people gave lesser gifts. But, everyone gave gifts or hookupu/tribute. It remains to be our responsibility and tradition. What is Ho'oponopono?Ho'oponopono is a cultural practice that incorporates various components to help realign the participant(s) with spirit, mind and body or past, present and future. Ho'oponopono is intended to bring harmony into your life, to help you regain cultural values of respect and aloha for one another, and to open your eyes to a healthier life ahead.The components in Ho'oponopono are: Pule Wehe: Opening prayer for guidance and protectionKumuhana: The truthful sharing of problems impairing you, and/or you and your family.Mahiki: The Haku/Leader peels away one problem layer at a time, helping you to feel lighter and less burdened.Ho'omalu: A time for silence and reflectionPule Ho'opau: Closing prayerDo you offer Ho'oponopono services?Ho'oponopono services are available on a limited basis. Contact us for appointments and details.
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Malama - $15
Ho'ola i ka Poli - $15
Honehone i ka Poli - $15
Click on album cover to purchaseMalama...to preserve with honor.Song List1. Aloha E Ka La E Kau A'e Nei 2. E Nihi Ka Hele E / 'Auhea Wale 'Oe E Ku'u Aloha 3. Aloha E Ka Laua'e O Makana 4. Huaka'i Na Wahine 5. O Pana'ewa 'Ohi'a Loloa 6. Mai Puna Ka Wahine Pele 7. Ke Iho La Ka Makani 8. E Hia'ai I Ka Nani O Hopoe I Ka Lehua 9. Hopoe 10.'Auhea Wale 'Oe E Ku'u Ipo 11.E Pi'i Ka Nahelehele 12.A Ka Luna Au O Pauahi 13.Kupaianaha Pele 14.He Aloha Ke Kupaoa 15.Nani Pu'uwai Kawaikapuokalani Hewett's NotesMalamato care for, to preserve, to protect, to maintain...Malama is the kuleana bestowed to me by my teachers from the moment they took me in to be their child, their grandchild, their student, and their legacy.They observed a light, malama….... in my eyes that would reflect trust in the caretakership of the knowledge they would pass on to me over many years. I would hold this knowledge close to my heart with great care and respect. Malama…....I would honor them throughout my life by honoring their teachings.I was raised, malama…... in the home of my maternal grandparents, Frank Ka'aiali'i Kana'e and Iwa Wahineali'i Rowan Kana'e. It was from my grandmother that I was first introduced to the traditions of the hula. She nurtured my spirit with everything she knew and gave my soul life and strength in the hula. My grandmother received informal training from her mother, Teresa Ha'aeoholani Akona Rowan, and her grandmother, Mary Ann Wahineali'i Komomua, ofMakapala, Kohala, Hawai'i. She went on to receive formal training from Kumu Hula Sally Wood.After graduating from high school in 1972, I was taken in by Kahuna Emma DeFries as her protégé. She was not only a recognized kahuna, but also very knowledgeable in the hula tradition through her 'uniki from Katherine Keakaokala Kanahele. Her spiritual guidance is what continues to give me strength today. Malama….....her words and her teachings continue to inspire me as I continue my journey in life and the hula. Malama.....I remained with her under her care and direction until her death in 1980.Aunty Emma directed my studies in 1975 to the Big Island of Hawai'i and introduced me to two remarkable women with whom I would continue my studies. One was Edith Kanaka'ole, and the other was Iolani Luahine. Both teachers mentored me, malama…... with great love and care. CreditsKawaikapuokalani Hewett - vocals, percussionUla Hewett - vocals, percussionDaniel Ho - recording, mixing, mastering, graphic designLowell & Nani Edgar - Assistant engineersKuni Nakai - photographyLydia Miyashiro-Ho - editing, graphic designAll music written by Kawaikapuokalani Hewett unless otherwise noted.Produced by Daniel Ho and Lowell Edgar.Record Label: Daniel Ho CreationsRelease Date: June, 2010Catalog number: DHC 80082UPC: 644718008226
Click on album cover to purchaseHo'ola i ka PoliHealing in my heart...Song List1. Lei Au I Ke Aloha O Ke Akua 2. Hawai‘i Ku‘u Home 3. E Ku‘'u Ipo Ola'‘a Beauty 4. E Ku'‘u Lei Makua 5. Lei Ana O Maui 6. Ka '‘Opua Lei Lani 7. Ia ‘'Oe Hawai‘i Moku O Keawe 8. E Ku'‘u Lei Mo‘'opuna 9. Te Tiare No Tahiti 10.My Sweet Lei Poina '‘Ole 11.Hinaikamalama Kawaikapuokalani Hewett's Notes"“Ho'‘ola i ka Poli",” is a collection of my fondest memories from my distant and recent past put to song and performed by my daughter '‘Ohelo'‘ulaokalani Hewett, Daniel Ho and me, Kawaikapuokalani Hewett. Eachcomposition remembers a special person, a significant place, or the abundance of meaningful moments that bring healing to my heart.Like a beautiful and fragrant lei, they are beloved recollections that will grace my life always. They convey a love so deep it continually presses against my heart. They are about honoring the past. They are an expression of the flowing tears of happiness and sorrow that come with reminiscing. They are reflections on the world and my home nestled in the lehua groves of Ola‘'a on the Big Island of Hawai‘i.They tell the story of the magnificent and brightly colored blossoms that adorn my homeland, Hawai‘i nei.Throughout my life and as far back as I can recall, there was always a song in my heart. I dealt with life’s lessons through music and poetry. Every trial was met with a tune. My childhood and teenage years were filled with hardship. I simply wanted to be a kid, but was given the sole responsibility of caring for myyounger siblings at the age of twelve. My parents and grandparents worked to put food in our mouths and pay the bills to maintain a home. It was my duty to do my share, which at that time was no easy undertaking. The house needed to be cleaned, the breakfast, lunch and dinner prepared, and the clothes washed. My list of responsibilities went on and on and all I wanted to do was enjoy the outdoors and play.No matter what came my way, I would take on every challenge by singing a song. And when I didn’t know the words, I would make up my own. The only things I had were my voice, my faith in God, and the belief that in time things would get better. I sang my way through it all and I continue to do the same today. Music has healed my heart through the years and brought me a joy a thousand fold.I thank God for my heart. I know that it is blessed for it has brought peace and happiness into my life. God has provided me with a strong sense of understanding and compassion and I share it with you through my verse and melodies. I want for you to feel the same kind of peace.Hear me, feel me, and be inspired to drift off into your own healing and happiness. Ho‘ola i ka Poli… Healing My Heart.Song NotesLei Au I Ke Aloha O Ke AkuaI wear God's love like a lei close to my heart. He is my inspiration, He is my light, He is my strength. He has anointed my life with a gift of song and my only desire is to share it and to bring a healing to your hearts as it has healed mine.Hawai'i Ku'u HomeI wrote this song in Fujisawa, Japan, in December of 2008. My travels away from home only bring me closer to my love and appreciation for Hawai'i and all things that are reflective of our traditions and our people. You are truly the most unique of all the places in the whole world. Your beauty is incomparable and quite astonishing. I think of you constantly as you are ever in my thoughts. You are the land of my ancestors. You are the best!E Ku'u Ipo Ola'a BeautyWritten in November 2008 at a hula workshop at my home in Ola'a, Hawai'i with my students from Kobe, Japan, Kuhai Halau O Ke'alaanuhea'opualani Pa 'Olapa Kahiko. I wanted to teach something memorable and new. I wrote this song to elaborate on the delicateness of the Ola'a Beauty, a unique flower that grows in the uplands of Ola'a. I would like to think that this blossom reveals itself only for me to enjoy and delight in, a special and infinite bloom.E Ku'u Lei MakuaThe love of my parents is an irreplaceable lei that will adorn my heart always. My parents gave me life. They cared for me and nourished me from the moment I was born. My lei of love. My precious lei. My unforgettable lei. The love of my parents. This song was written in memory of my father Alexander Kapilialoha Hewett. His love lives on in my memories. He is one of my heroes.Lei Ana O MauiMy father was a very humble man who was raised in Waialua on O'ahu. He was a taro farmer and the family lo'i and kuleana lands are still there in Waialua today. Through his ancestors Kahalau and Kanahele'aumoku, he is a descendant of the Maui chiefs of old Hawai'i. I also lived on Maui for eleven years and worked at the Royal Lahaina Resort as the lu'au show director. During those years, I was able to reconnect with my Maui genealogy and the splendor of the island.Ka 'Opua Lei LaniThis song focuses on the soft, delicate and regal 'ilima blossom. A cherished and astounding treasure, it takes thousands of blossoms to string a single lei of 'ilima. It is like the thousands of hours that parents lovingly dedicate to care for and raise children and grandchildren. I believe parents try their best to do all that they can for their children in hopes that they will grow to appreciate and honor the time and love invested in their upbringing. This song is for my mom, Alice Pualeilani Kana'e Hewett for her dedication to her children, her grandchildren and the children of the community of Kane'ohe who know her affectionately as “Aunty Alice.”Ia 'Oe Hawai'i Moku O KeaweI graduated from the University of Hawai'i Hilo Campus in 1978. I have so many good memories of attending college at that time--recollections that I will cherish for a lifetime. I had the opportunity to learn hula and chanting from Aunty Edith Kanaka'ole in Hilo. I was able to study with 'Iolani Luahine in Kona. I was able to learn lei making and dye making with Aunty Marie McDonald in Waimea. Most importantly, I gained genealogical insight and sense of place from my mother's and father's roots. My mom's 'ohana, the Komomua's are from Makapala and my dad's 'ohana, Kaneikawaiola are from Waimanu. All my love to Hawai'i, island of the chief Keaweikekahiali'iokamoku!E Ku'u Lei Mo'opunaFor my grandchildren and children. My darling lei that I hold so dear. I am always with you. You are in my heart forever. You are the unfading blossom. The most precious lei. You were woven with love and now you highlight my life and my being. You so fragrant like a sweet flower. I will never tire of inhaling your presence.I am truly blessed!Te Tiare No TahitiWritten to commemorate my visit to Tahiti in December of 2007. I was honored at an “E Pili Kakou,” event in Tahiti hosted by the Haururu Organization and Kamalani Kia. The co-honoree for the event was Louise Kimitete, a very dear friend who once lived in O'ahu and would visit me at my performances with Palani Vaughn at the Ala Moana American Hotel. I had the opportunity to reconnect with very special people in Tahiti on this trip. This song and my aloha is for all of you.To Louise Kimitete and familyTo the Haururu Organization familiesTo Tarona Teri'itahi and familyTo VaihereTo AlbertineTo CecileTo PopoTo TuaAloha!My Sweet Lei Poina'oleIn December of 2008, I was in Fujisawa, Japan. I wanted to write a new song for my JAL hula team that would participate in the JAL PAK Hula Ho'olauna Competition in July 2009. My thoughts drifted back to Hawai'i one day many years ago as I sat in the same room at the Ala Moana Americana Hotel with kahuna Emma DeFries and Robert Beaumont, as she composed for Robert the song, “E Ku'u Sweet Lei Poina'ole.” Aunty Emma was one of my teachers and I often reminisce about the time I spent studying with her the traditions of hula and ho'ola. These recollections wove themselves into the words to this song in honor of kahuna Emma DeFries.You are the lei that I cherish in my heart.You are the lei so beautiful to behold.You are the lei that I caress constantly in my thoughts.You are the rose blossom blooming at Kilauea.You are my sweet lei poina'ole.You are my hali'ali'a!Hina I Ka MalamaI composed this song more than 25 years ago. It is perhaps my most favorite piece due to the characters for which it was written. I rarely sing it as the story behind it gets me fairly choked up, but I wanted to record it just once and chose to do so on this project. It speaks of the love of the Maui chiefess Hinaikamalama for the Kaua'i chief 'Aiwohikupua. The two were unable to consummate their relationship on the night of their union due to the magical powers of his former wife, Poli'ahu, and her sisters Lilinoe and Kahoupokapuakane. The snow goddesses would overwhelm the abode of the newlyweds with either cold or heat whenever the two would try to embrace. Their tale of longing and unattainable love cries out to be told.CreditsKawaikapuokalani Hewett - vocalsUla Hewett - vocals & background vocalsDaniel Ho - Hawaiian slack key guitar*, piano, ‘ukulele, bass, recording, mixing, mastering, graphic design *All slack key guitar played in G Kilauea tuning(D G C G B E)Lydia Miyashiro - graphic designKuni Nakai - photographyAll songs written by Kawaikapuokalani Hewett.Produced by Daniel Ho and Lowell Edgar.Daniel plays YAMAHA guitars and KoAloha ‘ukuleles.Record Label: Daniel Ho CreationsRelease Date: June, 2009Catalog Number: DHC 80071
Click on album cover to purchaseHonehone i ka PoliSweetly resounding in my heartSong List1. E '‘Akahai E Na Hawai‘i 2. Pu‘'uwai3. Pua Aloalo 4. Ka'‘onohiokala 5. Aia i Moloka‘'i Ku‘'u Lei Nani 6. Ka Lei Lehua Ho'‘oheno i ka Poli7. He Milimili '‘Oe E Ku‘'u Ipo 8. Pua Kupaoa 9. Pu'‘u Kolea 10.Lei Ana Moloka'‘i 11.E Ma'‘alili A‘e Ne'i 12.Kahikilani Kawaikapuokalani Hewett's NotesHonehone i ka poli....… sweetly resounding in my heart....…There was a time in my life where I tried to please everyone with my poetry and my music. Where writing that perfect poem, perfect lyrics and perfect melody was my only goal. Always, it seemed, I was looking for acceptance by trying to make others happy.As I am growing older and hopefully wiser, I have come to realize that to make others happy I must first be content with myself. So, I have come to accept who I am and how I came to be. During this great opportunity known as life, I will contribute as much as I can by sharing the peace and love in my heart through song. Honehone i ka poli….... my music must resound sweetly in my heart first, allowing me to share it with others.Entwined in composition are chances to relive memories of happiness, excitement, wonder, and despair, all given new life through melody. They are stories passed down from teacher to student, parent to child, and nature to its creatures. They are God’s lessons that bless us with compassion and understanding through prayer and humility. They are moments past and present that will always thrive. Honehone i ka poli…..... sweetly resounding in my heart, now and forever in song.Also a source of inspiration in my poetry and music are my ties to nature. To keenly recall sights, scents, sounds, and touch. The sound of my grandmother’s voice calling to me in the early morning as gentle and soft as the wind rustling the leaves in the trees above. The chorus of native birds singing as their melodious tones echo throughout the forest. The trickling tempo of raindrops falling on the ape leaves and the kalo. The pounding of the waves on sandy shores. Honehone i ka poli…...... nature’s songs resounding sweetly in my heart.Each piece on this album is a distinctly colored lei of memories and experiences woven lovingly and worn close to my heart. Each blossom strung represents my feelings, thoughts and expressions. This endeavor shall always be my most memorable as I have the opportunity to introduce to you my daughter, “Ula,” whose lilting voice accompanies me on all of the songs. She is also featured on a solo song entitled Pua Aloalo written for Uncle George Na'‘ope. What greater gift for a father than to record music with his daughter. Honehone i ka poli.....… it will resound in my heart eternally.To feel deeply is to know and to understand. To be connected is to have a place in time. To take one’s spectrum of emotions and bring them to life is to create a personal masterpiece. My hope is that these songs will touch you and that they will be heard, remembered and sung for all of time. Honehone i ka poli....… I hope that it will resound sweetly in your heart, too.Honehone i ka poli.....… sweetly resounding in my heart. Song NotesAll songs written by Kawaikapuokalani Hewett.1. E 'Akahai E Na Hawai'iI truly believe in the power of prayer. This hymn is my prayer to God asking for wisdom and compassion in all the things that I say and do. Teach me Lord, to be unassuming, harmonious and truthful. Help me always to remain humble and patient.2. Pu'uwaiThere is a very special crater at Kilauea that was known to my teacher, Emma DeFries, as “Pu'uwai.” She would visit there often and chant her many pule and offer her ho'okupu to Pele. She believed that this crater was the heart and soul of the fire goddess. On a visit to Pu'uwai in April of 2008, I was flooded with many beautiful memories of the times spent with Aunty Emma. She was a remarkable person and a very ancient spirit. She was my mentor and I thank her for all that I have become through her guidance. As I stood there that day chanting and presenting my own ho'okupu to Pele, I was inspired to poetry and song.3. Pua AloaloIn October 2007, I was fortunate enough to travel with Uncle George Na'ope, Iwalani Kalima and Skylark Rossetti to the island of Hachijo to judge a hula competition and to perform. When we arrived at the airport we were greeted by the people of Hachijo singing “Hawai'i Pono'i,” and given leis of pua aloalo, or hibiscus. Conceived in this moment was this mele in honor of Uncle George and our memorable trip to Hachijo.4. Ka'onohiokalaKa'onohiokala was the ancient god of the sun who due to unfaithfulness to La'ieikawai, his wife, was punished and transformed into a wandering spirit. He was banished from his home in the heavens. La'ieikawai was consequently transformed in the goddess of twilight or, “Ka Wahine o ka Li'ula.”5. Aia i Moloka'i Ku'u Lei NaniMoloka'i is truly my splendid lei of kukui blossoms. It is a lei woven with fond recollections that I shall always wear close to my heart and never forget. Many of my kupuna who include Isaac Lewis Kana'e, Kumahaulu, and Naea and Mary Kumukahi Kana’e are from Moloka'i. They are the source of my deeply rooted connection to the island. I originally wrote this song as a chant while employed as a lecturer at the Moloka’i Educational and Resource Center.6. Ka Lei Lehua Ho'oheno i ka PoliLiving in Ola'a on the Big Island of Hawai'i is a great experience and inspiration in itself for me as poet and a composer. I am there in the midst of the home of the fire goddess Pele, surrounded by constant movement, growth and volcanic activity. This song is a poignant reflection of Hi'iaka's feelings after realizing Pele has destroyed the Kaua'i chief Lohi'au, the man with whom she has fallen in love.7. He Milimili 'Oe E Ku'u IpoUncle George Na'ope has always been one of my biggest supporters in the hula and the haku mele tradition. He was the first one who spoke up on my behalf after composing the song, “Aerobacize,” when others were quick to criticize my work. Uncle is a special soul, and this song dedicated to him came to me in a dream while I was performing in Japan in March of 2008.8. Pua KupaoaThere is no softer or more fragrant blossom at Kilauea, than this blossom, the Kupaoa. This song is a reflection of Lohi'au’'s love for the fire goddess Pele. He compares her exquisiteness to the delicate Kupaoa blossom. It was Aunty Edith Kanaka'ole who first revealed to me the beauty of this dainty flower at Kilauea on a class excursion while attending the University of Hawai'i in the early 1970’s.9. Pu'u KoleaAt Pu'u Kolea in Kala'e on Moloka'i sits the home of Bronwyn and Rikki Cooke. I was privileged to teach many hula intensive courses sponsored by Aloha International at their beautiful retreat center. It was there that I composed this mele, “Pu'u Kolea,” a lei of memories and the happy times spent with family and friends.10. Lei Ana Moloka'iThe kukui blossom glows as white as the misty moonlight. It is stunning when woven into a lei and is always worn with pride by the people of Moloka'i. This is one of the very first songs that I presented and taught at a series of hula retreats on Moloka'i at the hui. It is a tribute to the island of Moloka'i and her people. “O ka heke no ia.”11. E Ma'alili A'e NeiMy dad, Alexander Kapilialoha Hewett is from Waialua on the island of O'ahu. He was born and raised in the district of Kamananui by his mom, Mary Kahinupawaokalani Auoholani and his father, Alexander Murray Hewett. It was after my high school graduation that I remember meeting my dad's sister for the first time, my aunt Hazel Kuewa. She shared with me that day the story and the genealogy of her middle name, 'Ahukiniala'a. Her reminiscences of her life and her childhood will always remain in my memory. To this day, much of my family still lives at Pa'ala'a. For the memories and the aloha for Waialua.12. KahikilaniKahikilani had forgotten his promise to always be faithful in love to the beautiful and mystical Ka'iulani. He broke her heart when he removed the radiant lei of lehua blossoms that she had woven for him and replaced it with a lei presented to him by another woman seeking his affections. Ka'iulani never forgave him for his hurtful actions and when he tried to follow her and make amends, he was transformed into stone. Dedication & MahalosThis album is dedicated to my mother, Alice Pualeilani Kana'e Hewett, for the many years of simply being my mom.A big mahalo to Daniel Ho & Lydia for giving me this opportunity to collaborate, connect and create.Mahalo also, to Lowell & Puanani Edgar, and their daughter, Nani, for all the aloha they have shared with Ula and me, from getting the wheels rolling in preparation for this project to seeing it through to completion. CreditsKawaikapuokalani Hewett - vocalsUla Hewett - vocals & background vocalsDaniel Ho - Hawaiian slack key guitar (G Kilauea tuning D-G-C-G-B-E), piano, 'ukulele, bass, recording, mixing, masteringNani Edgar - additional recordingKuni Nakai - photographyLydia Miyashiro - graphic designRecord Label: Daniel Ho CreationsRecorded: April 2008Produced by: Lowell Edgar and Daniel HoRelease date: July 8, 2008
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