E HO'OMAU KA HA O KA HAWAI'I
Ho'omau Cover GraphicFollowing the 100th anniversary of the overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchy under Queen Lili'uokalani, and at a time when Hawai'i's peop le are seeking a direction, its seems an opportune time for this statement, from a kumu hula and teacher who has devoted his life to Hawai'i:

In order for us to become one people, one as a nation, we must come together as one spirit... the same spirit that guided our ancestors hundreds of years before the arrival of foreigners to our homelands.

We must accept that our existence does come though the Kumulipo, our creation chant, and that, through that creation, we have been given a special authority. Through our language we give and maintain life. Through the pono we maintain the harmony and well -being of all things, both visible and invisible.

Therefore, let us take our past and lay it before us as a foundation and now reach out for our future.

In all my music, these values are reflected. It is the breath that came from the ancient gods that gave life to Hawaiÿi. It is that same breath that is reflected in our languge. It is that same breath that imparts healing into one's soul.

Mauli ola kakou - may we live forever. E ho'omau i ka ha o ka Hawai'i.

Frank Kawaikapuokalani Hewett

This album is dedicated to my 'aumakua who have guided, inspired, and enlighted me to all those that have supported me in my dance and music caree; and to my children kuakapuohi'iaka and Lei'ohelo'ulaopele, that they be inspired to "E Ho'omau Ka Ha O Ka H awai'i."

Na Mele

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