Na Kai Ewalu – 17 Oct. 2009
November 5, 2009
It’s always a great time with Manu Boyd who has put two years now into his job as Cutural Director of the Royal Hawaiian Center. His idea is to take back Waikiki with terrific Hawaiian cultural activities. Check out this program for a taste fo the good old days and how the Royal Hawaiian Center hopes to bring the good times back.
Na Kai Ewalu – 10 Oct. 2009
October 15, 2009
Whoa, you all should have seen the young Hawaiian stallions Vicky summoned for today’s episode of Na Kai ‘Ewalu. Michael Bernardini, Blaine Benevedes, and Jaridan Choy were soulful too talking about their passion for medicinal plants and their new ‘Ahahui la’au Lapa’au, the Hawaiian Herbal Medicine Society. Based at Kamakakuokalani Center for Hawaiian Studies at UH, the hui hopes to spread the word about Hawaiian herbal medicine and encourage its use and plant cultivation throughout the community.
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Na Kai Ewalu – 3 Oct. 2009
October 15, 2009
Thank you so much for tuning in this past Saturday—the music felt just right for this full moon Saturday. One thing we learned from Vicky and our guest, Mehana Hind, is that there are 4 days of full moon per month in the Hawaiian calendar because they count the nearly full moons too. It was fun hearing the stories of Vicky’s days as a dancer in Waikiki with Mehana’s mother—colorful times! Mehana is carrying on the family tradition of dance, too, and just graduated from Auntie Leina’ala Heine Kalama’s halau. Mehana, who is the academic advisor for the Center for Hawaiian Studies, also shared some super educational opportunities, including scholarship information. She invites anyone interested in a UH education to give her a call at 947-0979.
Speaking of learning, Mehana chose this 'olelo no'eau for us: Na wai ho'i ka'ole o ke i ma'a i ka hele 'ia e o'u mau makua. That is translated as: "Why shouldn't I know, when it is a road often traveled by my parents." That was Liholiho's reply when someone praised his wisdom. The 'olelo gives credit to those who came before and paved the way.
Na Kai Ewalu – 26 Sept. 2009
October 15, 2009
A mellow Saturday once again, as we welcomed Leinani Keppler-Bortles, First Vice-Regent of the Daughters of Hawaii to the kitchen table for a little tea and kukakuka. She shared history about the Daughters and their work caring for the Queen Emma summer Palace. Of course, this was in preparation for the annual Day at Queen Emma Summer Palace next Saturday. We’re all looking forward to the food, friends, arts, books, music, traditional crafts, and hula. Leinani mentioned a great vintage jewelry sale, too!
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Na Kai Ewalu – 19 Sept. 2009
September 16, 2009
Gorgeous sunny Saturday and the music was fine! Pono Shim, son of Alvin and Marion Heen Shim, joined us to talk about how he is approaching his job as President and CEO of Enterprise Honolulu, the private Oahu Economic Development Board. Banks, insurance companies, HECO, and other businesses participate in Enterprise Honolulu as a hands on way to assist economic development.
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Na Kai Ewalu – 12 Sept. 2009
September 10, 2009
This day was a lot of fun because Kawika Trask is such a pro. Vicky got us ready for this by telling us he is one musician who knows how to make a living. He is respected for the depth and breadth of his musical knowledge, as a hula dancer’s accompanist who always knows the right tempo. Lots of tasty reminiscences and reflections on the music industry over the last thirty years or so. Then, the highlight of the morning, a live performance in the studio by the Kawika Trask Trio—Kawika with Keao Costa of Na Palapalai and Dwight Kanae who is probably best known from his days with the Peter Moon Band. Fabulous musicians who perform every Monday and Tuesday evening at the Royal Hawaiian Center and Fridays at the ‘Ilikai.
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Na Kai Ewalu – 5 Sept. 2009
September 10, 2009
What a rocking day of music and talk story! We had Kahuku boy, Joe Pickard, handsome former football champion, what a life story of luck, perseverance, hard work, and ultimately passion to share what he has earned with the rest of the Hawaiian community. Check out the archived broadcast for how he got two degrees at Columbia University, and became an international bank executive, and currently, president of his own companies: Community Planning and Engineering, Environet, and SeaHawaii.
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Na Kai Ewalu – 29 Aug. 2009
September 10, 2009
Another busy weekend off to a running start here. We learned so much about economic development programs at the Office of Hawaiian Affairs thanks to the Director of that department, Mark Glick. He said their efforts began with an assessment of the economic condition of Hawaiians in this state, finding that in many areas, particularly business ownership, the numbers showed definite room for improvement. OHA’s economic development programs were developed to offer both technical assistance and funding to put that to work. Mark was enthusiastic about OHA’s Malama Loan Program that could be used for education, home improvement or business. Find out more at OHA offices, any First Hawaiian Bank, or online at www.hiptac.org.
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Na Kai Ewalu – 22 Aug. 2009
September 10, 2009
What a rocking day of music and talk story! We had Kahuku boy, Joe Pickard, handsome former football champion, what a life story of luck, perseverance, hard work, and ultimately passion to share what he has earned with the restof the Hawaiian community. Check out the archived broadcast for how he got two degrees at Columbia University, and became an international bank executive, and currently, president of his own companies: Community Planning and Engineering, Environet, and SeaHawaii.
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Na Kai Ewalu – 15 Aug. 2009
September 10, 2009
We just let it flow this Saturday and the music was great! We sampled tracks from new cd’s including Amy Hanaiali’i’s album of duets called Friends and Family of Hawai’i—we heard her smokin’ duet with Henry Kapono. And we heard the first track from Keli’i Kaneali’i’s new cd, Kaua’i—the track we heard was Kalihiwai,but you have to check it out, the whole cd is massive, as you would expect from this musician, one of the original Hapa duo.
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