Nālani Kanakaʻole’s life’s work was dedicated to continuing the ancient traditions of hula kahiko, oli (Hawaiian chant) and ...

Nālani Kanakaʻole continued her work, preparing her students for the annual Merrie Monarch Festival, when she died on Jan. 3 at the age of 79. A public memorial service will honor the revered kumu ...

Kumu Hula Patrick Makuakāne is set to breathe new life into an ancient Hawaiian legend with The Return of Kapaemahu. This groundbreaking live performance premieres on January 22, 2025, at 6:30 PM on ...

As the women built a thrumming rhythm from their drums and began to chant while others danced, the Hula Halau ‘O Nalua and ‘Ote’a ‘Api School of Polynesian Dance seemed to teleport from the interior ...

SACRAMENTO WILL BE FLOWING WITH TRADITIONAL HAWAIIAN CULTURE. THE HULA FESTIVAL WILL HOST SOME OF THE TOP HULA HALAU FROM AROUND THE COUNTRY. AND WE GOT A FULL STUDIO THIS MORNING. JOINING US IS KUMU ...

Jayda Lum Lung will dance a traditional hula in honor of Lahaina wildfire victims at Hawaii’s biggest hula competition of the year. Her hand movements will flow gracefully to symbolize the winds, ...

The sounds of ipu, pahu and chanting permeated the Edith Kanaka‘ole Multi-Purpose Stadium on Friday evening during the 61st Annual Merrie Monarch Festival’s group hula kahiko (ancient hula) ...