A Kanikapila With Ben Kaili And Friends, "Po La'ila'i", Featuring Meleana Manuel

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Channel: markwitz · 2010 · Music

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"Po La'ila'i" featuring Meleana Manuel. During his first visit to Santa Cruz, Ben Kaili wanted to have a "kanikapila style" concert. So he included Vern Fernandez and Vince Fernandez from Huna Wai. Uncle Manley Bush, Robert Uncangco and Eddie Navarro from Ho'omana. From The Island Breeze Band, the incomparable Patti Maxine on steel guitar. Local hula dancers Denise Markowitz, Garrick Gondo and Kapua Gibbons joined in on the fun. Meleana Manuel is a Kumu Hula with Halau Ke 'Olu Makani O Mauna Loa. Video was shot on 11-14-10 at Bocci's Cellar in Santa Cruz, California.

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