Iholena (Yellow Core) - Mary Pûku`i & Kaupena Wong
Aia i hea, kahi Iholena Eia no, i ke alo nei Mai no `oe a ho`olale `O pi`ipi`i kai auane`i Ma`ane`i, mai no `oe A `ike, i ke kaunu `Unu `ia a pa`a pono Hemo`ole i ka `ûmi`i Ha`ina ka inoa o ko ma`i `O Iholena mai kêia	Where is Iholena? Right here in front Now don`t disturb it Lest it rise like the waves Come right over here And discover the thrill of love Take a grip and hold fast Let nothing be released This is the name of your ma`i This one, Iholena
Source: Trade Winds CD "Eia Au `O Noelani"- Iholena was a native banana, one the few varieties eaten by women in ancient times. This mele ma`i was composed in the old tradition when significant events in life were honored with gifts of song. Composed in 1973 to mark the birth of a baby, this was first performed at the child's first birthday. Mele ma`i were written in honor of genital's, given a name, and a hope for prolificness.