Those Who Came Before (NR)
synopsis
Queen Lili‘uokalani, who was a prolific songwriter, inspired Kamae as a youth. His quest for traditional Hawaiian music and the stories behind them unfolds in this film. His adventures led him to cultural icons--the author and translator Mary Kawena Pukui; the poet and "Songwriter of Waipi‘o" Sam Li‘a Kalainaina; Pilahi Paki, the author of the "Aloha Chant"; and Hawaiian cultural resource Lilia "Mama" Hale.
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Documentary
1 hr. 0 min.
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synopsis
Queen Lili‘uokalani, who was a prolific songwriter, inspired Kamae as a youth. His quest for traditional Hawaiian music and the stories behind them unfolds in this film. His adventures led him to cultural icons--the author and translator Mary Kawena Pukui; the poet and "Songwriter of Waipi‘o" Sam Li‘a Kalainaina; Pilahi Paki, the author of the "Aloha Chant"; and Hawaiian cultural resource Lilia "Mama" Hale.
details
Documentary
1 hr. 0 min.