Kumu hula Kawaikapuokalani Hewett continues to expound on hula kahiko as it is performed today – an amalgamation of ancient and evolved cultural practices.

Davey D and Lina Girl discuss the top-of-mind topic of the day. As we gear up for the 62nd Merrie Monarch Festival, kumu hula Kawaikapuokalani Hewett shares his ʻike (knowledge) on hula kahiko, a ...

Twenty-seven hālau took the stage Friday for Hula Kahiko as part of the 62nd Merrie Monarch Festival.

The Emma Farden Sharpe Hula Festival proudly returns to Lahaina Aug. 22–23, 2025, at the reimagined Royal Lahaina Resort & ...

Composed for the coronation of King David Kalākaua and Queen Kapiʻolani, this mele comes from a set of chants honoring the royal occasion. The lyrics compare natureʻs elements of light and ...

As hālau prepare for Saturday’s Hula ‘Auana, a legendary kumu hula and his hālau prepares for his last run.

Their upcoming Merrie Monarch appearance will also be the last for legendary kumu hula, composer and entertainer Robert Cazimero.