Hanohano Hanalei - Words & Music by Alfred Unauna Alohikea
Click Title to Access Melody Hanohano Hanalei i ka ua nui E pakika i kahi limu o Manu`akepa I laila ho`i au i `ike iho ai I ka hana hu`i konikoni i ka `ili Aloha kahi one o pua rose I ka ho`opê `ia e ka hunakai `Akahi ho`i au a `ike i ka nani Hanohano Hanalei i ka ua nui Kilakila kahi wai nâ Molokama I ke kau `ia mai ho`i e ka `ohu He `ohu ho`i `oe no ka `âina A Hanalei a e ha`aheo nei Kilohi i ka nani Mâmalahoa I ka ho`opê `ia e ke kêhau `Elua wale iho nô mâua `Ekolu i ka hone a ka `ehu kai	The glory of Hanalei is its heavy rain Slippery seaweed of Manu`akepa There I felt Tingling cool sensation of the skin Greetings, o sand and rose flowers Drenched by sea spray Never have I seen such splendor The glory of Hanalei is its heavy rain Majestic streams of Molokama Mist covered You are the mist of the land That Hanalei cherishes Behold the beauty of Mamalahoa Drenched by the dew She and I are two Three with the rustle of sea spray
Source: Na Mele O Hawai`i Nei - This song was composed about 1924. Manu`akepa is a bright green seaweed, Molokama, a series of streams that flow thru Hanalei Valley, and Mamalahoa, a mountain peak. Alfred Unauna Alohikea (1884-1936) was born in Waipi`o Valley on the big island, but spent most of his life in Hanalei, Kaua`i where he composed most of his music. A natural musician, he played by ear and could neither read nor write music. He was famous for his baritone voice and performed with the Royal Hawaiian Band, made one tour of the mainland (1901-02) and played ukulele, guitar, stand-up bass and saxophone. Music clip by Gippy Cooke		Alfred Alohikea