Aloha Kakahiaka

Today is another nice day here in Japan. The past two days I have been in Chiba doing music for two of my friends that have their own halau.  Kumu KAMALANI Kia had his hoike in Funabashi and Lee Sensei held her hoike in Chiba Chuo.  I think both concerts had a very nice warm and tender feeling.  Last night was truly special because I could share the stage with our teacher Loea Kawaikapu Hewett.  

Music performance is still new for me.  Trying to achieve an ambient sound; trying to connect with an audience; being able to perform naturally is still hard for me.  However, one basic thing that I've learned to do was to do all things with love and respect and also to include and acknowledge God.  These things I hold in my heart all the time and helps to settle me.

Soon I will be returning home to Kugenuma Kaigan,  but there's more work awaiting me. I think everything will be ok though.  I just approach each piece of work slowly and it will get done.  Later I will share some of my photos from today's happenings.

God bless you all back at home and abroad.  To my Japanese haumana/Ohana have a nice holiday today.  It's windy!

Aloha HIkari

Hoike Hula Aloha

Hoike Hula Aloha is near, October 6, 2013 at Kamakura Geijutsukan.  Everyone has been practicing hard, sewing costumes, ordering leis, leaves and flower.   We have invited many of our friends and hula sensei to enjoy our special day with us.  We have made preparations to bring our teacher Loea Hewett and his daughter Ula Hewett from Hawaii as well as Pu'ukapu band (Sonny Lim, Wailau Ryder and Kevin Kealoha).   I think all of our students are very excited.  I hope they can enjoy themselves and not be overwhelmed with their kuleana.  Regarding my blog, I am really sorry I cannot keep the events page up to date.  But with little information when I can provide it, I truly hope I can see and meet you (my internet friend, Facebook friend or other acquaintance).  God bless you all...HIkari.