Mele Kāhea
Hau'olionalani Lewis
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Mele Kāhea
Hau'olionalani Lewis (b. 1966), of Kane'ohe, O'ahu, is a descendant of the hula pahu tradition of Samuel Pua Ha'aheo (1886-1953). Here she performs mele kāhea (password to the dance area) in the oli style, which is text recited without instrumental accompaniment or dance.