S2 | EP3: Ka Makana o Mele: The Hawaiian Music Perpetuation Society Shares Sounds of Aloha

🎶 Recorded live from the Hawaiian Music Perpetuation Society in Maunalua, Oʻahu.

“My mother was putting the Hawaiian words into my mouth through mele, because my father wouldn’t speak Hawaiian to me…but at least I would have the words in my mouth through mele.”       ~ Aunty Kuʻuipo Kumukahi

In this very special Inspired by Aloha episode, the crew takes their first road trip to Maunalua (aka Hawaiʻi Kai) to sit down with two remarkable women: Aunty Kuʻuipo Kumukahi and Jeninne Heleloa, co-founders of the Hawaiian Music Perpetuation Society (HMPS). Together, they share powerful stories of ʻohana, mele, and resilience. From kolohe childhood memories and musical roots to the founding of HMPS during COVID, their mission continues to be the preservation and perpetuation of Hawaiian culture through song. Filled with laughter, emotion, and deep cultural insights, this episode reminds us that Aloha is more than a word. It is a soothing melody that washes over the soul and deeply connects us in ways we never thought possible. It is a way of life, passed down, protected, and meant to be shared with future generations.

This episode is all heart, humor, and the living Aloha. Whether you're kanaka ʻōiwi, kamaʻāina, or just beginning your journey to understand Hawaiʻi, this conversation will both uplift and ground you. 

As a special bonus, Aunty Kuʻuipo graces us with her beautiful, mesmerizing leo, a voice that invites you to close your eyes, listen deeply, and feel your heart overflow with gratitude.  We hope you enjoy this gift of mele from the Hawaiian Music Perpetuation Society!

🎶👉🏽Check them out today at https://www.hmpshawaii.com/

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