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He Mele Aloha, Print Edition in English
$25.00
He Mele Aloha: A Hawaiian Songbook is a collection of over 260 songs, listed alphabetically, about 40 of which are hapa-haole songs. It is intended to encourage the tradition of kanikapila. The emphasis is on accurate Hawaiian lyrics and translation. Simple chording and fingering for the ukulele are shown for each song. The lyrics are large for easy reading and published in a workbook format with large print and room to make notes.
Kanikapila: The word kanikapila, literally “play music,”; has come to mean gathering together informally to sing and play. It was not so long ago that kanikapila was part of our daily lives in Hawai i. Over the last generation, music has moved from the garage party to the concert stage. It has become something to listen to rather than participate in. There is a sense today that singing is reserved for those who are really “good” at it. Still, many people yearn to kanikapila.
Melody and phrasing is not provided-you must know the song to sing it. Most of these songs have been recorded, and one purpose of this book is to encourage support of Hawaii’s composers and entertainers. Profits from sales go to Lunalilo Home.
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Audrey –
No ka oi music book.
By Audrey
This book has an astounding number of Hawaiian songs. Some hapa haole, some contemporary, but mostly good, new and older Hawaiian music. I only wish that a set of CDs came with the book for reference, as I don’t read music and have to hunt down each song on YouTube. Also, it would be highly preferable, to me at least, to spiral-bind the book so it lays flat. I had that done for another $10, but it would be nice if it came that way. So add spiral-binding and some CDs, and it would be perfect!! Thank you.