Episode 5: Songbird of Waiākea

In this reflective episode of Talk Story with Aunty Piilani, we follow her winding journey through childhood song. From class song contests at Keaukaha School to serving as the principal’s “songbird” at Waiākea, and later performing with the Rainbow Girls and the Haili Church Junior Choir, Aunty Piilani shares glimpses of her early singing life. Along the way, she offers heartfelt renditions of songs like “Trees,” “Somewhere Over the Rainbow,” and “Ke Kali Nei Au.” Though the path is meandering, the melodies and memories offer a touching look at the role music played in shaping her youth.