Tribute to Palani Vaughan by Kawika Kahiapo, Eric Lee, Kimo Artis, Ka'ilihiwa Vaughan

Legends of Mele 2017 at the Waikiki Shell, Honorees:
Roland Cazimero , Mahi Beamer. Martin Pahinui, Eddie Kamae and Palani Vaughan and Blaisdell's Kane of Steel (Rigger) John Kuamo'o
Palani's tribute features his beautiful daughter, Ka'ilihiwa Vaughan and her Hula Halau, Kalehua Tuahine, Kimo Kahoano, Kawika Kahiapo, Eric Lee and
Legends of Mele: The Tribute Concert Series.
Our goal is to provide a memorial concert event that honors the lives and dedicated work of Hawai’i's music industry professionals. This perpetual event brings recognition to those who perform on stage and those who work behind the stage.
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Legends of Mele leave more than a legacy. They are musicial craftsman timeless in spirit, as their Mele and voice lives on. Their music gives lyrics to life's many experiences and emotions. All too often, we hear of one or two of our Kumu Hula or Kumu Mele who have transposed to a higher key - their lasting legacy imprints our Hawaiian communities for generations. This is for those who have shaped our lives with music and culture and aloha.
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We remember also, music and entertainment industry professionals - the thankless and tireless population behind the scenes. These are the unseen organized labor of roadies, riggers, stage hands, sound engineers, lighting technicians, designers, writers, promoters, producers, stage directors, and many more who bring the actual show to life.
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Yesterday Willie K passed,,,,So far ago,my wife sat in a carport in Lahaina,,learning slack key from a man named "MANU ",,,Again I Must suppress the grief of passing.....Remember the gifts HAWAII has shared ,,,starting with Palani in 1971,,,then Moe,,Dennis Pavao,Keola Beamer ,,Ned K,,,Aunty Nona,,Martin P,,Bla,,Amy H, ,Pekelo,,Richard & Sol,,,on & on,,,,! IF my heart Explodes,,,being overloaded with LOVE ,,,it will be the fault of HAWAII & HER PEOPLE !!!!!!!!!!! ALOHA ,,,,,, I LOV YA>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>