Compound Mele

Episodes

1. 11

   ʻAi Kamumu Kēkē

   First episode of 2021. Sorry we've been missing for so long, but we are back with a new episode to explore what this widely known oli is really all about and talk about how we can use it in everyday thinking.

   Jan 31, 2021

   32m
2. 10

   He Ono

   Back from hiatus. We are back into the mix just in time for Lā Kuʻokoʻa, and to celebrate, we are on with our very first guest to learn about the origins of the mele He ono, written by Bina Mossman and performed by, pretty much everybody who loves music and food. Hope you enjoy!

   Dec 2, 2020

   32m
3. 9

   Hoʻa

   The cool thing about Mele Hawaii is that it can take many forms. In this episode, we take a look at the song Hoʻa by our friends The Vitals 808 on how they promote Aloha ʻāina through their genre of music to awaken the masses.

   Sep 4, 2020

   37m
4. 8

   Kauaihamakua

   This week, we tilt into the world of the beautiful act of regeneration via procreation. Our oli kupuna aint got time to be cute or shy, we keep it real as we dive in to the world of oli ma'i with Kauaihamakua. Let us know what you guys think.

   Aug 6, 2020

   25m
5. 7

   I ku mau mau

   One of the most commonly heard Oli you will ever hear, I ku mau mau is an oli with humble origins that spurs and ignites the people who hear it to join in and take a stand. Join us as we remember that stand our kupuna took for Mauna Kea 1 year ago.

   Jul 21, 2020

   32m
6. 6

   Mele Helu Po

   Memories of small kid time will kick in when you hear this episode, as we remind you of the fund hand chanting game of Helu po where we compete for cousin dominance, but most importantly learn our moonphases! Join us as we talk story about our good old childhood days learning the Mele Helu Po.

   Jul 3, 2020

   14m
7. 5

   Auaia E Kama

   Aloha, and welcome back kanaks! The world is going through a time of transition. From one state of being to a new state of being. And often times, this transition is can be scary and unpredictable. But the transition only occurs because it needs to, and transformation is required for things to...

   Jun 16, 2020

   31m
8. 4

   Kaukahalia

   In this episode, we will be discussing the dynamic functionality of our native forest. Kaukahalia is a chant that observes the elemental deities that reside in our forest that perform one of the most important environmental processes we all depend on. Check us out as we perform and decipher the...

   May 24, 2020

   30m
9. 3

   Aloha Mama Nui E

   It's a Mama day Special. Bringing you some details of a not so known song but very catchy that we are sure you will get addicted to. This episode, we will get you aquainted with the Big Mama Ruth Keelekolani!! Happy mother's day!!!

   May 10, 2020

   21m
10. 2

    Na Wai Kaulana

    Taking a trip to Maui (through Mele that is), to reconnect y'all to the famous waters that Na Wai Kaulana sings about. There's a reason why these places are worth immortalizing in a song. We go check um out! Song: Na Wai Kaulana. Artist: Na Wai Eha. Album: Na Wai Eha (2018)

    May 4, 2020

    38m
11. 1

    Ka'u Ku Makaha

    For our first episode, we gonna go down south and talk about the mele called Ka'u Ku Makaha. Talking story of the rugged Ka'u people who ain't gonna take non from their leaders. Song: Ka'u Ku Makaha Artist: Kekuhi Kanakaoleohaililani Album: Kekuhi...

    Apr 18, 2020

    25m