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Auntie Kauʻi started hula at a young age & enjoyed the teachings of different Kumu over the years. She had no idea she would become a well-known and much-loved ambassador for Hawaiʻi 5,000 miles from home. (1932-2020)Credit:
Hula Preservation Society, Digital ʻUmeke, Kaui Mahikoa Brandt
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Auntie Lauaʻe was a proud Keaukaha homesteader & daughter of Kumu Hula Rose Kuamoʻo (1903-1958). Both of her parents were talented musicians, & not surprisingly, Auntie loved to sing & play music to bring joy to others. (1926-2006)Credit:
Hula Preservation Society, Digital ʻUmeke, Lauae Maluo Yung
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Sweet Auntie Lehua was born and raised in Hilo, Hawaiʻi. She has beautiful memories of her kumu Helen Desha Beamer and learning hula after school in “Auntie Helen’s” home, Halehuki, on the banks of the Wailuku River. (1926- )Credit:
Hula Preservation Society, Digital ʻUmeke, Lehuapane Lee Loy Weatherwax
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“Auntie Marge” was a Hilo girl who had the good fortune of studying hula with Helen Desha Beamer (1882-1952). Her hula lessons at Halehuki & the many adventures she enjoyed with her hula family were a joyful & memorable part of her life. (1930-2013)Credit:
Hula Preservation Society, Digital ʻUmeke, Marjorie Murray Sumner
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Auntie Kauila was born & raised on Molokai & was a beloved pillar in her island community. She embodied love of culture, language, & homeland & was devoted to nurturing that in countless others throughout her long life. (1926-2019)Credit:
Credit: Hula Preservation Society, Digital ʻUmeke, Kauila Poaha Reyes
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Auntie Irene was a sweet kupuna from Honolulu who married a Maui boy & settled there. Her husband's aunt was Maui Kumu, Elizabeth Lum Ho, whom she got to know. Auntie shared the fascinating story of how her family changed their last name. (1926-2008)Credit:
Hula Preservation Society, Digital ʻUmeke, Irene Wakinekona Lum Ho
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Joan Lindsey was of Hawaiian & Korean descent, raised partially in Kohala, but mostly in Kalihi. “Auntie Joanie” fell in love with hula very early & had an interesting journey from shy young girl to beloved long-time Kumu Hula. (1928-2016)Credit:
Hula Preservation Society, Digital ʻUmeke, Joan Sniffen Lindsey
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The Kahauanu Lake Trio sound is synonymous with hula for the beautiful, expressive music & harmonies created under talented leader, Kahauanu Lake. “Uncle K” was a charismatic character who married renowned Kumu Hula Maiki Aiu. (1932-2011)Credit:
Hula Preservation Society, Digital ʻUmeke, Kahauanu Lake
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“Auntie Momi” took pride in being a student of Kumu Maiki Aiu for 35 years, a glorious achievement! She cherished fond memories of her Kumu & loved to share her carefully-crafted albums which documented her life in hula. (1924-2016)Credit:
Hula Preservation Society, Digital ʻUmeke, Leimomi Aarona Kepilino
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Auntie Hilda was born and raised in Hōlualoa. She treasured her time as a “Palace Dancer” under the tutelage of revered masters Lokalia Montgomery & Iolani Luahine during their respective terms as curators of historic Huliheʻe Palace. (1926-2011)Credit:
Hula Preservation Society, Digital ʻUmeke, Hilda Akahane Keanaaina
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Uncle Lopaka is a soft-spoken man whose stories transport you to the Maui of his childhood. His memories, hula influences, & teachers were a pleasure to hear about, & to see his flowing hula hands was an experience not to be forgotten. (1939- )Credit:
Credit: Credit: Hula Preservation Society, Digital ʻUmeke, Robert Lopaka Kalani
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“The Singing Cab Driver” a.k.a. Auntie Myrtle K. Hilo was a gem! She was reared by her grandmother in Hauʻula and inherited the family’s musical talents. Auntie Myrtle was a truly delightful, kolohe, and beautiful Hawaiian woman. (1929-2009)Credit:
Hula Preservation Society, Digital ʻUmeke, Myrtle Kahea Hilo