Hawai'i Radio Hour at Kahilu

On todayʻs show we’re going to hear from DC. We sat down with Senator Brian Schatz here in Kahilu Theater to talk about Federal impacts on Hawaii. Weʻll also hear ʻike kūpuna from local paddling legend - Uncle Manny Vincent. Our mele this week features the Mana Music Quartet from their performance at Kahilu this spring of Eddie Kamae’s classic “Ku’u Morning Dew.” And we will finish with a mo’olelo, a story, from Kala’e Parish on writing a song that would help unite a nation.  News, ‘ike kūpuna, mele, moʻolelo and more... 

All on todayʻs episode of the Hawaiʻi Radio Hour from Kahilu.

Mahalo to our sponsors: The Richard Smart Fund of the The Hawaiʻi Community Foundation, The Kawananakoa Foundation, Kamehameha School, Deviants from the Norm Foundation, and The Stupski Foundation

On today's episode, we're going to be looking at one of the most water-stressed places in all of Hawai'i. Also, a special performance by 'ukulele legend Brittni Paiva, 'ike kūpuna by a world-renown pahu drum maker from Keaukaha and a mo'olelo about one of the most ancient human arts, weaving. News, mele, mo’olelo and ‘Ike kupuna all on this week’s Hawai’i Radio Hour at Kahilu.

Mahalo to our sponsors:

The Richard Smart Fund of the The Hawaiʻi Community Foundation

The Kawananakoa Foundation

Kamehameha Schools

Deviants from the Norm Foundation

On the program today, we will share a story about a pilotʻs daring attempt to deliver supplies to Lahaina days after the fires. Weʻll also hear about the process of gathering ʻike kūpuna. And we will hear mele about the Manu o Ku from Amy Hānaiali'i and a mo’olelo, a story, from Gilian Santiago.

News, mele, mo’olelo and ‘iIke kūpuna all on this week’s Hawai’i Radio Hour at Kahilu. Mahalo to our sponsors:The Richard Smart Fund of the The Hawaiʻi Community FoundationThe Kawananakoa FoundationKamehameha SchoolsDeviants from the Norm FoundationStupski Foundation

On the program today, weʻre speaking with the mayor of Hawaiʻi County as we continue our look at the way changes in D.C. are affecting us here on Hawaiʻi Island. We also have mele from 'ukulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro who brought his take on the blues to the stage at Kahilu.

News, mele, mo’olelo and ‘iIke kūpuna all on this week’s Hawai’i Radio Hour at Kahilu.

Mahalo to our sponsors:

The Richard Smart Fund of the The Hawaiʻi Community Foundation

The Kawananakoa Foundation

Kamehameha Schools

Deviants from the Norm Foundation

Stupski Foundation

On the program today we have ʻike kūpuna from Uncle Fred Cachola with a powerful story of why he called himself a "Son of Kohala," mele from a Hawaiʻi-based group mixing reggae, soul, blues, funk and hip hop to share songs of triumph and moʻolelo from a baker creating innovative delicacies with kalo and other island crops.

News, mele, mo’olelo and ‘Ike kupuna all on this week’s Hawai’i Radio Hour at Kahilu.

Mahalo to our sponsors:

The Richard Smart Fund of the The Hawaiʻi Community Foundation

The Kawananakoa Foundation

Kamehameha Schools

Deviants from the Norm Foundation

Stupski Foundation

On the program today we're going to be looking at the way changes in Washington, D.C. has impacted agriculture and farming here in Hawaiʻi, ʻike kūpuna from the legendary Kawaihae paddling coach, Uncle Manny Veincent, mele from Marta Pereira da Costa on the portuguese guitar and a mo’olelo from Mimi Kerley about her time spent babysitting in France.News, mele, mo’olelo and ‘Ike kupuna all on this week’s Hawai’i Radio Hour at Kahilu.

Mahalo to our sponsors:

The Richard Smart Fund of the The Hawaiʻi Community Foundation

The Kawananakoa Foundation

Kamehameha Schools

Deviants from the Norm Foundation

On today's episode, how changes in Washington D.C. has impacted science here in Hawai'i. Also, mele from Ninamarie Bell and a mo'olelo from Boots Lupenui sharing music in the nation's capital city. News, mele, mo’olelo and ‘Ike kupuna all on this week’s Hawai’i Radio Hour at Kahilu.

Mahalo to our sponsors:

The Richard Smart Fund of the The Hawaiʻi Community Foundation

The Kawananakoa Foundation

Kamehameha Schools

Deviants from the Norm Foundation

On today's episode, a beautiful mo'olelo by Chelsey Dickson about cooking on the deck of the Makali'i. Also, a special performance by Big Island musician Sean Parks and 'ike kūpuna by a 3rd generation Waimea farmer, Earl Yamamoto.News, mele, mo’olelo and ‘Ike kupuna all on this week’s Hawai’i Radio Hour at Kahilu. Mahalo to our sponsors:The Richard Smart Fund of the The Hawaiʻi Community FoundationThe Kawananakoa FoundationKamehameha SchoolsDeviants from the Norm Foundation

Original air date:June 29 ,2025

On today's episode, we're going to be looking at one of the most water-stressed places in all of Hawai'i. Also, a special performance by 'ukulele legend Brittni Paiva, 'ike kūpuna by a world-renown pahu drum maker from Keaukaha and a mo'olelo about one of the most ancient human arts, weaving. News, mele, mo’olelo and ‘Ike kupuna all on this week’s Hawai’i Radio Hour at Kahilu.

Mahalo to our sponsors:The Richard Smart Fund of the The Hawaiʻi Community FoundationThe Kawananakoa FoundationKamehameha SchoolsDeviants from the Norm Foundation

Aloha Lā Makuakāne (Happy Father's Day!). On today's episode, we look closely at the ways changes in DC are affecting us here in Hawai’i. We will bring you ‘ike kūpuna from a legendary 'ōpelu fisherman and net-maker from Nāpo'opo'o and mele from the Mana Music Quartet. And, since next Saturday is Make Music Day we will have a special mo’olelo from a singer-songwriter who considers himself to be a community musician. 

News, mele, mo’olelo and ‘Ike kupuna all on this week’s Hawai’i Radio Hour at Kahilu.

Mahalo to our sponsors:

The Richard Smart Fund

The Hawaiʻi Community Foundation

The Kawananakoa Foundation

Kamehameha Schools

Deviants from the Norm Foundation

Original airdate: June 15, 2025