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On the Scene
John Berger
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Hawaiian Music Hall Of Fame 2006
"WELL, DONE, MR. K!"
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Kahauanu Lake, third from left, was congratulated backstage for a job well done after the Hawaiian Music Hall of Fame celebrated the induction of Alfred Alohikea, Bill Ali'iloa Lincoln and Henry Waia'u, with two hours of traditional Hawaiian music at the Hawaii Theatre April 29. Harry B. Soria Jr., left, emceed the show; Pat Anderson Murray, Emma Veary, Kama Hopkins, and Kanai'a Nakamura performed; and Kalena Silva gave the opening oli (chant). The organization was founded to preserve and perpetuate Hawaiian music by honoring the achievements of significant composers, singers and performers. "Mr. K" has been its foundation from the beginning. CLICK FOR LARGE
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MUSIC FROM THE PIT
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Kekoa Kaluhiwa checked out his guitar in the theater basement shortly before he and his group, Holunape, were lifted up to stage level to perform in the second half of the show. The trio's tight 19-minute set featured songs from their debut album, "He 'Olu," and proved beyond doubt that with groups like Holunape on the scene, traditional acoustic Hawaiian music is alive and well for another generation.
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HIS HIPS TOLD THE STORY
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Kelii Kotubetey, second from left, chilled with 'Ale'a -- Ryan "Gonzo" Gonzales, left, Chad Takatsugi and Kale Hannahs -- after they closed the first half of the program with a hot 17-minute set. Kotubetey's hula to "Ha'uha'u E" was one of the visual highlights in a great show. CLICK FOR LARGE
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A PROUD FAMILY
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Andy Saxton held the award as the
Alohikea ohana celebrated during intermission. Joining Saxton and his son, Akoni, left, were Lani Kaleiki-Ahlo, Laura Range, Kawai Alohikea-Choi and Kaui Alohikea-Betham. Kaleiki-Ahlo teared up a bit but said she was happy her grandfather's work had finally been recognized. CLICK FOR LARGE
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JESSICA STEPS UP
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Genoa Keawe, center, talked with Jessica Ohuleimakamae Waia'u, left, and Healani Waia'u outside the theater. Jessica and Healani were part of the family quartet that performed their kupuna's compositions during the program. Jessica did a dazzling job as the group's featured vocalist. CLICK FOR LARGE
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