"Waipunalei" by Kainani Kahaunaele

Features a comprehensive mele booklet complete with lyrics, imagery interpretation, contextual notes, and rich graphics.

10 track CD

“Waipunalei” won seven awards in six categories at the 2021 Na Hoku Hanohano Awards. Kahaunaele’s wins included album of the year, female vocalist, Hawaiian music album, song of the year, haku mele and Hawaiian language performance.

Kainani Kahaunaele is a mele (Hawaiian song) enthusiast, singer, songwriter, teacher, and musician. She was born and raised in Anahola, KauaÊ»i and has lived in Hilo, HawaiÊ»i for 27 years as an advocate for Hawaiian language revitalization and the perpetuation of Hawaiian music through education and performance. 

More info on her website- https://www.kainanikahaunaele.com/