Note: This class is cross-listed as HWST176.

James Kapihe Palea "Kuluwaimaka", renowned chanter

Official Description: Focuses on older and western-influenced vocal and instrumental music of Hawai‘i. Music (and dance) will be examined both as an organization of sound (and movement), and as a product of culture and people. 3cr., 3hr. lect. (HAP, DH)

Extended Description: This class examines Hawai‘i’s myriad of musical genres, from the older hula (indigenous dance) and oli (chanted) forms, the later hula forms that include introduced influences, hīmeni (hymns), hapa Haole, and modern styles of Hawaiian music. Also covered are the instruments and instrumental forms that are Hawai‘i originating or strongly identified with Hawai‘i - ‘ukulele, steel guitar, and slack key guitar.

This class is often taught online, though occasionally it is taught on-campus or a hybrid format (mixing on-line lectures and materials with periodic in-class meetings). It will be taught completely online in the Spring 2016 semester!

The following recording is of Keaka Kanahele performing Au‘a ‘Ia, an older mele (Hawaiian poetry) performed with a pahu hula (hula drum). This is one of the earlier forms discussed in class.