Hawaiian Music Hula: Kealiʻi Reichel "Maunaleo"

Hawaiian music and hula at its best.
Kumu hula, singer-songwriter Kealiʻi Reichel performs his mele "Maunaleo" at the Hawaiʻi Theatre in Honolulu as part of Kūkahi ʻ99. Written in honor of his mother, Kealiʻi compares her strength and lasting beauty to Maunaleo, a peak alongside Iao Valley on Maui. This video is a Coco Palm Pictures production made in association with Punahele Productions and used by permission of the composer and performers. An excellent example of the poetry of the Hawaiian language.

[@LimuPoke575]

I miss HOME!! OAHU, HAWAI'I !!!

[@MrJeffYKoh]

Dedicated to the people of Lahaina, Maui.God bless.
Jeff

[@judybaer3215]

There is no one like Keali'i. Goosebumps EVERY TIME.

[@theresasigala]

I left my heart in Hawaii….The music brings joy to my soul…. Aloha ❤️

[@dannyjoedeyott9226]

I love the old school Hawaii song .... thank you so much for your voice

[@TheManofsorrows]

THIS SONG BROUGHT TEARS TO MY EYES

[@davidmmuench]

I've always wondered what the English lyrics were! This is great!

[@mcrobsessed247]

The perfect embodiment of love, beauty, grace and strength in a song. 💗

[@solveiglandvikbrg9103]

J'adore écouter Keali'i Reichel !
Il est assurément 🤗 mon auteur-compositeur-interprète préféré de tout l'archipel de Hawai'i !
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MAUNALEO est un mele magnifique, et le hula dansé sur cette si jolie mélodie et ces vers d'une poésie si tendre et si belle me ravit !
Mahalo nui, Keali'i !
Ta voix est tellement douce ; et c'est très calmant de t'écouter - et de regarder les gestes amples de ta danse !
Aloha ..... ❣ 🥰
🌺 🌿 🌴
Amitiés de France !

[@valerieselau7384]

So beautiful and so meaningful. 🥺😌

[@nn0849]

I remember feeling so much peace first time i heard this...thanks for the translated lyrics I now k ow why my soul demands to hear this on repeat. Aloha is felt on so many levels💚

[@clowicous]

My sister had performed this dance with her schoolmates and I cried so hard, I was probably 13 when I heard the song and seen the dance, I since been in love with keali’i reichel’s songs, every single one either moves me to tears or want to dance but this one will always be my favorite!

[@michaelmunoz4427]

I was at this performance.......maika'i no!!

[@thomascampbell4730]

The mele and hula breaks my heart with longings and joy. The lyrics, shown in my native tongue, added so much to the experience. If all the world were Hawaiian there would be no wars, no crime. Mahalo for posting this and to Keali'i and the hula artists who so enriched my day.

[@patmcd2209]

What a glowing tribute from an adoring son! Thanks for the share

[@DaveKohler]

Thank you for re-posting this most beautiful work of art ....

[@cucar8363]

I was attracted by the melody and the voice but now reading and understanding the song, I got goosebumps!!!

[@VICARDAN80]

Questo Mele è davvero commovente. Grazie ❤

[@therighteousmoose5036]

This is the most beautiful thing...

[@TheSeedal]

beyond beautiful sacred

[@debbydibella5824]

so beautiful!

[@aleksandrajaroszewska5914]

Jadę ❤❤❤❤

[@kaiulanicamuso2100]

🥹❤