HONOLULU (HI Now) - On this Hawaiian language segment of Hi Now Daily, hosts Keʻalohi Reppun and Kaʻiuokalani Damas sit down with celebrated musician, educator, and cultural advocate Kainani Kahaunaele. Born in Anahola and now based in Hilo, Kainani is a mother, teacher, and award-winning performer whose life revolves around uplifting mele Hawaiʻi. Through her approach of “edu-tainment,” she blends performance with the deep knowledge and cultural wisdom behind each song. Kainani shares her journey, her passion for teaching, and performs her original composition, Ka Hīnano o Puna, connecting past and present through mele.
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