"Aloha 'Oe" by Henry Kapono, Israel Kamakawiwoʻole (Bruddah Iz), Cyril Pahinui, Roland Cazimero
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- Опубликовано: 6 сен 2024
- This classic recording of Aloha 'Oe at an old Hawaiian homestead on Oahu in fall of 1991 features Henry Kapono on the right, Cyril Pahinui, Israel "Iz" Kaʻanoʻi Kamakawiwoʻole and Roland Cazimero.
Kapono asked Roland Cazimero, Israel "Iz" Kamakawiwo'ole and Cyril Pahinui to record "Aloha 'Oe", "Waimanalo Blues (Nanakuli Blues)" and "Broken Promise," a Hawaiian mele ku'e (song of protest) written by Kaaihue. The project won two Hoku Awards (Hawai‘i Academy of Recording Arts) -- "Song of the Year" and "Single of the Year" -- in 1992. This music video is rendition of Aloha 'Oe that was part of a television special about the Hawaiian sovereignty movement at the time.
Video Copyright Kurt Meyer Team Meyer Productions
Artist Bio:
Henry Kapono Ka'aihue is an award winning and Grammy nominated singer/songwriter. He has numerous Na Hoku Hano Hano Awards (Hawaii's equivalent of the Grammy's) including Male Vocalist of the Year, Song of the Year, Single of the Year, and Album of the Year.
Cyril Pahinui, the son of musical legend, Gabby Pahinui, is, in his own right, one of Hawai‘i’s most gifted guitarists and singers. Cyril has twice played at Carnegie Hall, has contributed to three Grammy Award-winning albums, received several Hoku Hanohano Awards, and recorded on more than 35 Hawaiian musical releases.
Israel "Iz" Kaʻanoʻi Kamakawiwoʻole "Bruddah Iz". His voice became famous outside Hawaii when his album Facing Future was released in 1993. His medley of "Somewhere over the Rainbow/What a Wonderful World" was subsequently featured in several films, television programs, and television commercials. Through his skillful ukulele playing and incorporation of other genres (such as jazz and reggae), Kamakawiwoʻole's music remains a very strong influence in Hawaiian music. He was also a founding member of the famous Makaha Sons of Niʻihau.
Roland Cazimero, the guitar playing half of the Brothers Cazimero. The Hawai'i Academy of Recording Arts (HARA) has honored the Cazimeros with 25 Na Hoku Hanohano Awards. Roland has also received individual Hoku Awards as solo artist.
"Aloha Oe" or "Farewell to Thee" words by Lili'uokalani.
Queen Lili'uokalani (1838-1917) born Lydia Liliʻu Loloku Walania Wewehi Kamakaʻeha, was the last monarch and only queen regnant of the Kingdom of Hawaii. The Queen was deposed on January 17, 1893, and temporarily relinquished her throne to "the superior military forces of the United States". She had hoped the United States, like Great Britain earlier in Hawaiian history, would restore Hawaii's sovereignty to the rightful holder. That never happened!
Liliʻuokalani was arrested on January 16, 1895, several days after the failed 1895 Counter-Revolution in Hawaii led by Robert William Wilcox. The Queen denied any knowledge at her trial. She was sentenced to five years of hard labor in prison by a military tribunal and fined $5,000, but the sentence was commuted to imprisonment in an upstairs bedroom of ʻIolani Palace, where she composed songs including The Queen's Prayer (Ke Aloha o Ka Haku) and Aloha Oe, she began work on her memoirs. During her imprisonment, she abdicated her throne in return for the release (and commutation of the death sentences) of her jailed supporters, including Minister Joseph Nawahi, Prince Kawananakoa, Robert Wilcox, and Prince Jonah Kuhio.
Aloha Oe, was a song she had previously wrote and transcribed during her confinement. Originally written as a lovers' good-bye, the song came to be regarded as a symbol of, and lament for, the loss of her country.
"Aloha 'Oe" (Farewell to You).
Aloha 'oe
Aloha 'oe
E ke onaona noho i ka lipo
One fond embrace
A ho'i a'e au
Until we meet again
Mahalo
We recorded this in summer of 1993 on Oahu.
Aloha
Kurt
a very beautiful and sad song, written by the last ruler of the sovereign nation of Hawaii. As a hauli that married a native Hawaiian, I can honestly say there is no land or people more beautiful.
It wasn't until after both of my parents passed on (buried at Mililani) that I truly felt the immense Love and Passion in the words that this song brings out. Thank you for sharing and how blessed we are to enjoy these wonderful performers & missing IZ.
I almost cried :'( it makes me so homesick. I guess I gotta sing a bit louder until I get put back home.
raised by a hawaiian,,,I am coming home,,,wish brudda iz was still there...
I didnt like the video the first time I saw it. Before the 10th time, all i can say its my favorite version and it can make you cry.
What a sweet voice! I just love listening to this group!
Until we meet again Blessing Bruddah IZ thanks for all the good music from your soul.
Rolland,Braddah Iz, Bla and Henry just so beautiful to listen to the harmony...look like Nalo, feel like old school too good...malama pono
I was blessed to be able to go to Hawaii in the 60's and early 70's before the commercialism explosion. I was blessed to have a tour guide named George, He was in WWII and in an area where my Daddy was and they hit it off. We were fortunate enough to have Georgie from Island Holiday Tours be our guide more than once. He taught me about island culture and took us places that regular tours never got to go because of his connections. Hawaii spirit will always live in my heart and I'm so sorry that I never heard of IZ before he died. What a beautiful spirit and man. I have many happy memories sitting on the beach at Luau hearing Aloha oe sung. Aloah and Mahalo Bruddah IZ, Can't wait to hug you in heaven my bruddah from anotha mudda :-)
Mahalo. I love IZ, and will catch his show in Heaven. Again, deepest thanks and aloha ~
Wow, looking back in time. Legends, and melodies
beautiful background, natural, come as you are.
The words, the history, cultures divided, in a time
of political overthrow. Empty promises, a continued
take over by greedy, wealthy, business power.
Just like the Indians, our land, our people
On Reservations, Homestead. History, paints a
bittersweet memories & music. My memory in 1959
selling Star Bulletin Newspaper- fisherman's wharf.
"Statehood"
and i miss the Queen who gave so much to her people; love, music, identity
What a beautiful rendition of this song. Really takes me bake to my Hana buddah days. It was a great time for kanaka music.
Love the scenery & angels singing....makes me home sick.
Thank you for sharing this fine video. This is what sets Hawaii apart from any other place in the world. Aloha.
K Inouye
Honolulu, Hawaii
This was on my grandson, Quinn's face book page. He left this world April 3, 2014.
My condolences, and my he rest in peace.
Rajiv Thakoer thank you.
I came here after reading about Duke Kahanmoku and then the version of Aloha Oe on Wiki.... Thank you for posting this beautiful song. It brought a few tears to my eyes, and I am not ashamed to say it!
just beautiful...
Wonderful. If this was the last sound I ever heard I would be very happy!
Man That's a who's who if hawaiian music there. WAY COOL.
Farewell my boy, we will meet again.
wonderful, voices of legends
So much Aloha there. E hoʻomaha me ka maluhia IZ. We miss you bruddah!
Mahalo for watching and sharing you comments.
Now my favorite rendition of Aloha 'oe!
I love Brah IZ .. RIP
awwwwe right! back in da dayz! the masters jammin! much mahalos for posting! cheee hooo!
Beautiful, just beautiful. Thank you.
Aloha´oe , wie ein schönes Wiegenlied, sehr schön
IZ LIVES!
I love Hawaiian way performing like this!
God Bless You Iz!
This is fantastic...so relaxing.
beautiful job guys :D makes me wish I lived on an island
Wonderful melodi. Aloha!
Deez guys all really famous Hawaiian performers. Roland Cazimero from the Brothers Cazimero, Bradda Iz from the Makaha Sons of Ni‘ihau, Cyril Pahinui: son of the great Gabby Pahinui, and Henry Kapono (some dude that is good at singing)
wow, amazing much respect best ever
can only imagine can't buy it can aloha it
What a treasure. Stumbled upon your video after watching Mt. Apple's free download of Bro Iz 'Over the Rainbow.' Friends were wondering if Israel and Gabby had sung together. Thanks for posting.
until we meet, again...a hui hou. aloha.
Sounds lovely
bin dea done dat and still do!
Mahalo and much aloha~
Maravilloso...
I like da kine here wid bruddah iz.
VEEEEEERY REASSURING !!!!!
I believe that is not Gabby, but his son Cyril.
buen video...
That was beautiful! Thanks for sharing. When was this recorded?
The guitarist on the far right looks kinda like Nick Hipa from As I Lay Dying
Brudduh Iz
Untill LUV
shoots
mahalos
mahalo nui loa