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Mele Ma Ka Lihiwai | Episode 6: Kūpaoa
ʻŌiwi TV’s original music series “Mele ma ka Lihiwai” presents its ninth episode located at Kaʻelepulu river in Kailua, Oʻahu. In this episode, we are joined with the talented couple, Kellen and Kalikolīhau Paik of Kūpaoa. Throughout the episode, our host Amy Kalili strings together the beautiful original mele from Kūpaoa while also talking stories with Kellen and Līhau ma ka ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi that highlight the stories behind each mele performed. Joining them are their dear friends, Eleena Helenihi, Puni Badis, and Frank Kaʻananā Akima bringing more life ot their mele with hula performances.
Enjoy this episode, and those of many other talented artists of Hawaiʻi on “Mele Ma Ka Lihiwai” only on oiwi.tv and Spectrum Digital Channel 326.
About the Series
ʻŌiwi TV presents the second season of “Mele ma ka Lihiwai”, an original series celebrating the unique sounds of Hawaiʻi’s most renowned and talented musicians, bringing together celebrated artists performing traditional local favorites alongside new original compositions. Stringing these musical pieces together are talk story sessions – many ma ka ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi – about the inspirations and personal sentiments behind the diverse range of mele that each artist shares with us. Watch a new episode every other week beginning in August 2017 on Spectrum digital channel 326 or online at oiwi.tv.