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revered Native Hawaiian cultural practitioner, genealogist, and master chanter. He is a descendant of the last royal chanter, James Kuluwaimaka, and has been instrumental in preserving and teaching Native Hawaiian traditions.
He founded the halau hula Hui Ho'oulu Aloha, led performances at the Merrie Monarch Festival, and composed the chant "Hiki Mai E Na Pua" for BYU-Hawaii's Pioneers in the Pacific Celebration. Honored as a "living treasure" in 2023, he continues to share his deep knowledge of Native Hawaiian culture and histories with communities worldwide.
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A revered Native Hawaiian cultural practitioner, genealogist, and master chanter.
He is a descendant of the last royal chanter, James Kuluwaimaka, and has been
instrumental in preserving and teaching Native Hawaiian traditions. He founded
the halau hula Hui Ho'oulu Aloha, led performances at the Merrie Monarch Festival,
and composed the chant "Hiki Mai E Na Pua" for BYU-Hawaii's Pioneers in the
Pacific Celebration. Honored as a "living treasure" in 2023, he continues to share
his deep knowledge of Native Hawaiian culture and histories with communities worldwide.
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