Mele Mei: Celebrating Hawaii?s Music in May
Mele in Hawaiian means "song or chant" and since ancient times, has been a way for Hawaiians to tell stories of their origin or to give thanks for all the world's natural wonders. Today, we celebrate Hawaiian music and dance with festivals like the Merrie Monarch and a Hawaiian music awards program that recognizes local [...]
Source: http://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/2012/04/18/mele-mei-celebrating-hawaiis-music-in-may/