Saturday, April 04, 2009

Hana Hou, John

A fitting tribute to John King, here he plays Ka Ipo Lei Manu, a poignant love song written by Julia Kapi'olani for her dying husband David Kalakaua, the last king of Hawaii.

Ha'ina ka puana
No kalani heleloa

Tell the refrain
My chief is gone forever


2 comments:

  1. Aloha nui loa...

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  2. Jim Tranquada4/05/2009 12:09 PM

    Be sure not to miss Tony Coleman's tribute:
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fayAg5o9oZ4

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