Born and raised in Hana, Pekelo Cosma graduated from Hana High School and served six years in the Army. Well-known in Hana as a master slack key guitarist, Pekelo was discovered by larger audiences with the release of his debut album, “Going to Hana Maui” in 1992. Pekelo was also a member of the Sons of Hawaii & in 2007 Pekelo received a HOKU Award in the Haku Mele category. Pekelo was a true Kiho`alu Slack Key artist & composer & is dearly missed by his family, friends & the Hawaiian music community. He is one of a kind…
Read MoreHerb Moniz meeting with La`au lapa`au Bill Kanekoa (1997)
We accompanied Herb Moniz & recorded his meeting with La`au lapa`au Bill Kanekoa. As we went around Bill’s backyard & he pointed out different Hawaiian healing plants & herbs & how to use them.
Read MoreHope of the Nation by Rosemary Patterson, PhD
“Rosemary, how does a Canadian author / teacher / great humanitarian learn so much about Hawaii & be able to write about it accurately & with such feeling?”
My interest in the history of Hawaii happened accidentrally back in 1987. My daughter wanted my husband and I to take her to Hawaii for a High School graduation present. I knew absolutely nothing about Hawaii. I thought it was sort of a tourist trap. While there I happened to look into a store window and wondered who the people were that were portrayed in ceramic figurines there. I was astonished to learn that there had been a monarchy in Hawaii. I somehow had assumed it had always been American. I was jolted into researching about Hawaii history and I started to visit
used and new book stores for Hawaiian history books.
Honoring Sheldon Brown and Pekelo Cosma
Honoring Sheldon Brown & Pekelo Cosma at Their Graves 4/12/19 on the way to The Hana Taro Fest. This was recorded at the Makawao Cemetery honoring Sheldon Brown & then off to Hana to honor Pekelo Cosma.
Read MoreNight Before Party in Hana Part 1
Part 1 Night Before Party in Hana 4/13/19 . It was recorded on a porch in Hana the night before the Taro Fest.
Read MoreNight Before Party in Hana Part 2
Part 2 Night Before Party in Hana 4/13/19. It was recorded on a porch in Hana the night before the Taro Fest.
Read MoreHana Taro Fest
This is a recording Kevin Brown, Pa’ani and friends at the Hana Taro Fest on 3/14/19
After Party in Hana Part 1
Part 1 After Party in Hana 3/14/19. This is an annual party recorded the night of the Taro Fest.
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Part 2 After Party in Hana 3/14/19. This is an annual party recorded the night of the Taro Fest.
Read MorePa`ani and John Cruz on Prince Kuhio Day Celebration
Recorded Pa`ani & John Cruz on Prince Kuhio Day Celebration Pakukalo, Maui 4/6/19
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