Papa Mele
Assignments due by email

Hi'ilawe

After listening to each selection of Hi'ilawe, and after researching the storyline and meaning of the Hi'ilawe text, please write a paper on Hi'ilawe.  Choose one of the Hi'ilawe selections and tell me which one you identify most with and why.  Is the meaning of the text or storyline enhanced by the performance style or has the integrity of the original mele been compromised?

Lena Machado

Who is Lena Machado?  What did she do for Hawaiian Music?  How would you best characterize her music?  Listen to the following selections and write a one-page paper about Lena Machado and her music.  Discuss the importance of her music and the kind of influence she had on future performers.

Merrie Monarch

Write a one-page reflection on the 2008 Merrie Monarch Festival.  Please try to view at least 15 minutes of the Kahiko and 15 minutes of the 'Auana Performances.  If for some reason you are unable to watch the Festival on T.V (channel 4 KITV), then please view some of the video performances on their website - KITV.com, or view some Merrie Monarch 2008 videos on YouTube.