Kaleohano

Kaleohano

Kaleohano, a name meaning "the voice (of) authority and respect," is the title of a song written by Louis Moon Kauakahi [ [http://www.ukulelestrummers.com/Songbook/Kaleohano.html okinaUkulele Strummer's Handbook] ] . The song has been performed by Israel Kamakawiwookinaole [ [http://www.geocities.com/~olelo/iz-themanandhismusic.html#kaleohano IZ: The Man and his music] ] and by the Mākaha Sons of Niokinaihau. [ [http://www.ukulelestrummers.com/Songbook/Kaleohano.html okinaUkulele Strummer's Handbook] ]

For the lyrics, and the English translation of the song, please visit reference #2.

*Kaleohano, as mentioned above, is a name that means "the voice of authority and respect."
*Keaukaha means "the passing current," and is referring to the homestead land in Hilo, Hawaiokinai.
*Mauna Kea means "White Mountain" and refers a mountain on the island of Hawaiokinai.

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