Puna Kuu Aloha

[opihikao]

Taking another deep breath. []

Sharing our own Kalapana keiki, Dennis Pavao, and his rendition of "Puna Kuu Aloha".

The lyrics express such love for our aina, our Puna.

Aloha to all.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wLM-q7U8C4Q&list=PL69C7F974511D3497


Puna Ku`u Aloha (Puna, My Love) - by Katherine Maunakea


`Elua mâua e Puna e Ua `ike ia kou nani êhê Ka `âina no ia no ku`u aloha
No ku`u aloha

Ua hui mâua me na `ohana e Ua piha hau`oli êhê Me ke aloha poina `ole
Ke aloha poina `ole

He nani o Mauna Kea e Ame ka pua lehua êhê Hanohano o Hawai`i
Hanohano Hawai`i

Puana ka inoa e Puna e Ua `ike `ia kou nani êhê Ka `âina no ia no ku`u aloha
No ku`u aloha

Ha`ina ia mai he `âina e
Ua nani kaulana
Me ke aloha poina `ole
Ke aloha poina `ole

Two of us at Puna Saw your beauty It is the land of my love
My love
We joined the family It was filled with happiness And unforgettable love
Unforgettable love
Beautiful is Mauna Kea And the lehua flower Glory of Hawai`i
Glory of Hawai`i
The theme, the name, Puna
Seen is your beauty It is the land of my love
My love

Tell the theme of the land
Famous beauty
And unforgettable love
Unforgettable love

[leilanidude]

Thank you! I really appreciate your posting these poems, chants and songs.

[Pilgrim]

Maika'i!
Mahalo for sharing

[msrocket]

Mahalo, Opihikao. Dennis Pavao is new to us -- love this song. Puna has always had a strong draw for my husband and me. We have lived here for only 7 months, but have visited for years. Thanks for your postings and your wisdom. JMO you are a valued addition to this forum.

[shay]

Mahalo, Opihikao. Your postings are deeply appreciated.

[opihikao]

Aloha kakahiaka all! Mahalo for your indulgence. []

Dennis Pavao passed away, but his music will live on forever. One of the "golden" voices of Hawai'i. His heart was also "gold".

Nahenahe (soothing, calm, etc.) music is wonderful for the soul at the end of the day. It is a new day, and much to be done. Thus, I share a "pule pahu" chant with you to get the body centered, ready to face all challenges.

Under the direction of the master kumu, Darrell Lupenui (bless his soul), Mark Kealii Hoomalu brings forth progressive hula in this "pule pahu" (prayer drum). Drawing from the energy, and carrying on.

Enjoy and be safe.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=47FGGb5Hlcw

JMO.