“Hawai’i Aloha” features dozens of Hawai‘i’s top artists across many genres, and over 1,000 youth from 10 Hawaiian charter schools in one epic song. Recorded live across 27 locations, this is Hawaiiʻs most widely known song, used to close important gatherings of all sizes. It is a song of unity and Aloha ‘Aina (Aloha for one’s birthplace, land and home).
About this collaboration: Mana Maoli, a Hawaiian nonprofit, teamed up with Playing For Change and 4 Miles as part of their Mana Mele Project, which features a solar mobile studio and a Music & Multimedia Academy. Alongside the youth – on campus, in real-world settings, and in this video, is the “Mana Mele Collective” – over 200 artists, engineers, and filmmakers who donate their time and talents to mentorships, recordings, and concerts in support of these schools. We hope you enjoy watching this collaborative effort as much as we enjoyed creating it!
For lyrics and a bit of history behind “Hawaiʻi Aloha”: http://www.manamele.org
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Featured artists and performers (in order of appearance):
- Kapali Keahi (Lahaina)
- Liko Martin
- Paula Fuga
- Ke Kula Niihau o Kekaha PCS
- Kula Aupuni Niihau A Kahelelani Aloha PCS
- Cyril Pahinui
- Starr Kalahiki
- Keaka Kauhane
- Maluhia Kauhane
- Kawaiola Torio
- Kanuikapono PCS
- Ledward Kaapana (Hui Ohana)
- Kapua
- Keala
- Kilo
- Sarah Hodges
- Irie Love
- Malani Bilyeu (Kalapana)
- Malama Honua PCS
- Kimie Miner
- Mike Love
- Imua Garza
- Lopaka Colon
- Wayne Enos (Natural Vibrations)
- Kaipo Jah Maoli Hanakahi
- Pomaikai Keawe Lyman
- Shilo Pa
- Kelii Kanealii
- Sashamon
- Kuana Torres Kahele
- Aaron Mahi
- Halau Ku Mana PCS
- Palani Vaughn
- Ashley Lilinoe
- John Cruz
- Ka Waihona O Ka Naauao PCS
- Kamaile Academy PCS
- Ke Kula O Samuel M Kamakau PCS
- Hakipuu Learning Center PCS
- Kanuikapono PCS
- Kawaikini PCS
- Kaina Costa
