Na Mele: Traditions in Hawaiian Song

Mailani Makainai

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With lighting dimmed to mimic the rosy blush of sunset, and a waterfall trickling lightly in the background, Mailani Makainai takes us on a musical journey. The lush greenery that blankets the studio is a tribute to Mailani’s beloved home on the Windward Side of O‘ahu. In this first Na Mele performed at PBS Hawai‘i’s Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Multimedia Studio.

Aired: 09/19/16

Rating: NR

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